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This full-time Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction Management for England is designed to help you become confident, professional, and self-reflective who is ready to meet the demands of today’s construction industry. The course supports progression into higher education while enhancing career prospects in a sector that is constantly evolving. This industry-focused qualification has been developed in collaboration with employers, universities, and professional bodies to ensure it reflects current standards and practices. You will combine practical, real-world skills with strong academic knowledge, preparing you for a successful and sustainable career in construction management. As an approved Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), the course provides a clear pathway for Level 3 learners, those already working in the industry who want to upskill, or individuals looking to change career direction. You will develop expertise in key areas such as project planning, site and operations management, health and safety, and sustainable construction practices and skills that are highly valued by employers.
During this course, you will develop advanced skills and knowledge in construction management theory and practice, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the built environment sector. Whether you aim to become a Site Manager, Project Coordinator, or progress into roles such as Quantity Surveyor or Construction Project Manager, this comprehensive programme will equip you with the expertise to succeed in a dynamic and evolving industry. You will gain practical understanding of project planning, health and safety, sustainability, and digital construction technologies and skills that employers value highly. Upon successful completion of this top-up year, you will graduate with a BSc (Hons) Construction Management, enabling you to:
Enter employment in construction management or graduate training schemes
Progress within your current role and take on greater responsibilities
Move on to postgraduate study in a related discipline
Explore professional accreditation routes with bodies such as CIOB or RICS

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsUnit 2: Construction Technology
Unit 4: The Construction Environment
Unit 5: Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
Unit 11: Financial Management & Business Practices
Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson Set)
Unit 6: digital Applications for Construction Information
Unit 7: surveying, Measuring & Setting out
Unit 20: Site Supervision & Operations
Assessment will be carried out through a combination of:
Coursework
Practical assignments
Presentation
Individual or group projects
Students will demonstrate their understanding by producing detailed construction plans, project reports, and cost analyses. In addition, assessments will include presentations and software-based tasks, such as using industry-standard tools for project scheduling, Revit and resource management. Group work will reflect real-world collaborative practices within the construction sector.
The following entry points are available for this course:
We do not accept international students.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
No fee information has been provided for this course
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.
You may be eligible to a student loan to cover your fees and maintenance. This loan is available from the Government via Student Finance England. The Gov UK student finance steps website has full details, and you can use their calculator to see what help you may be entitled to. You should do this as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course.
Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet. These include:
Textbooks
Travel to other sites - Where required
Library Fees and Fines - If you fail to return loaned items within the required time, you will be responsible for the cost of any fees or fines applicable
Printing and photocopying - You will need to cover the cost of any printing or photocopying undertaken to support your learning
PPE requirements
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Email:HE@lsec.ac.uk
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