Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician)

City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)

Course details: Higher National Certificate
1.5 Years
Part-Time
September 2027
Undergraduate
Course location: City College Norwich

Awarded by:: Pearson Education Ltd

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Course summary

Our HNC Construction Management (Construction Design and Build Technician) (HTQ) programme is fantastic for providing the core skills required for a range of careers in construction. A balance of employability skills and the knowledge essential for anybody with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions will be offered.

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction Management for England is to help you develop as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to Higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

In developing the BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction Management for England, Pearson have worked closely with the:

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Institution of Structural Engineers (iStructE)
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

By aligning to professional body competency standards, content and assessment supports you to develop as professional practitioners for the future.

If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Anna Hare - Course Leader, email: anna.hare@ccn.ac.uk

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

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

https://he.ccn.ac.uk/courses/all-courses/course/hnc-construction-management-for-england-construction-design-and-build-technician

Assessment method

Assessment is by a mix of assignments, presentations, project work and some exams.

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:: C54
Campus name:: City College Norwich

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English AND one of the following:

~ A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction or other related Level 3 qualification
~ A GCE A Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject.
~ An Access to Higher Education Diploma
~ An international equivalent to the above qualifications

Applicants over 21 years of age, who do not meet the above requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but should demonstrate evidence of an appropriate qualification, experience in the field or a strong interest.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in - English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading); the required minimum is IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice Shop for advice and guidance.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6	Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components.

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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year

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.

Additional fee information

In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson Registration Fee, which has not yet been set for 2026/27. This will be charged separately to the tuition fees above.