Construction Management for England(Construction Site Supervisor)

Course details: 2 Study options
Undergraduate
Course location: Main Site (University Centre -Stockport College)

Awarded by:: Pearson Education Ltd

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Course summary

The aim of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction Management for England is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who can meet the needs of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.

The variety of units undertaken will prepare you to undertake project and site management. The purpose of the qualification is to broaden access to higher education and improve career prospects within the construction sector.

Students will develop a range of construction knowledge linked to practical skills acquired through research, directed study, independent study, and workplace scenarios.
You will explore the techniques used to set up controls and conduct initial surveys, including communication of results and methods of setting out the built environment. Students will be able to identify and analyse the sources of error and mitigation techniques used in common aspects of surveying. In addition, you will develop the skills and techniques needed to manage both people and process aspects of working on a building site, to ensure the quality of work, safe working practices and the interactions of different trades.

Each unit is worth 15 credits and over the course of the programme you will gain 120 credits.

Two years part-time with one full day attendance per week, or one year full-time with two full day attendance per week.

6 hours for part-time course or 12 hours for full-time course.

Career Options include: Construction engineer, construction site supervisor, quantity surveyor, construction site manager, projects manager, demolition construction manager.

You can progress to a Level 5 HND, or onto further study at degree level including:

BSc (Hons) in Construction Management
BSc (Hons) in Construction Project Management
BA and BSc (Hons) in Construction
BSc (Hons) in Construction Engineering Management

For further information please contact us by visiting the contact page on the college website.

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

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Modules

Course Modules

In year 1, you will study:
The Construction Environment
Construction Technology
Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction 
Site Supervision and Operations

In year 2, you will study:
Construction Design Project
Financial Management and Business practices in Construction
Surveying, Measuring and Setting out
Digital Applications for Building Information modelling

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How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:: S76

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

All applications will be considered on individual merit. However, offers will usually be based on:

BTEC Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
Other related Level 3 qualifications
Normally 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or numeric score of 4/5 under newly reformed GCSE grading), including Maths and English
An Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant area
Related work experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland	£8000

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.