HTQ- HND Management in Construction HND

BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)

Course OverviewDo you want a comprehensive introduction to the construction industry? The Higher National in Construction Management is the course for you! Providing you with a broad introduction into construction and different construction management functions. You will gain knowledge through research, independent study, practical applications, directed study and workplace scenarios.The purpose of the course is to develop you as a professional individual, who will be able to meet the requirements of employers within the construction sector.Key FeaturesThe Higher National in Construction Management is continually assessed using a combination of:Exceptional academic and pastoral supportDedicated construction and classroom facilities to support the application of theory into practiceClose links with industry providing you with valuable connectionsCourse ContentThe Higher National in Construction Management for England (Site Supervisor) requires the completion of 8 Mandatory core units these include (Each Unit = 15 credit value)Unit 1: Construction Design ProjectUnit 2: Construction Technology or Unit 17: Civil Engineering TechnologyUnit 4: The Construction EnvironmentUnit 5: Legal and Statutory Requirements in ConstructionUnit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information or Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information ModellingUnit 7: Surveying, Measuring & Setting-outUnit 11: Financial Management & Business Practices in ConstructionUnit 20: Site Supervision & OperationsEntry RequirementsEntry requirements for The Higher National in Construction Management is 32 UCAS Tariff points.Level 3 qualification(s) in ConstructionMinimum 4 GCSE’s at grades A to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) Maths, English and ScienceAn Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institutionAlternative entry requirements include:Relevant work experience/5 years within the industryInternational equivalent to the above qualificationsOther related Level 3 qualificationsAll applicants are required to attend an interview with the course tutors, where course requirements and current skills will be discussed and explored to ascertain suitability.If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the Higher Education department on he@bmet.ac.ukCareersThe skills you gain on the Higher National in Construction Management course will enable you to purse a career as an Assistant Construction Site Supervisor, Assistant Project Manager.Educational Progression includes:The opportunity to progress to universityContinuing of your professional development