Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician)

Your management career starts now, with the Pearson BTEC HNC in Construction Management.

The HNC in construction management will develop your ability to become a competent, self-reflective person who can handle the demands of a range of professions within the constantly changing environment of the construction industry. This course is suitable for people with a varied achievement profile, such as those with significant work experience and those with level three qualifications related to the work sector. The studies undertaken will provide you with the opportunity to progress to HND or degree level.

Learning is conducted 1 day a week through face-to-face lectures, tutorials, blended learning, and the Virtual Learning Environment as a method of student support. You will be given real-life scenarios, case studies and problem-solving activities all related to the industry and specialist subject you are studying, to continue to deepen your understanding of real working life in the industry.

The construction pathway is ideal for those who are interested in a career as a design co-coordinator, construction site supervisor, design technician, site manager or project manager.

Learning is conducted via lectures, tutorials, blended learning and the Virtual Learning Environment as a method of student support.

The following units are mandatory:
Individual Construction Design
Project Construction Technology
The Construction Environment
Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
Digital Applications for Construction Information
Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction
Tender & Procurement
Building Information Modelling

You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including written assignments, formal presentations, group work, academic posters.