Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction Management

Key facts

Two years, part time (one day per week usually Friday), Higher Education course

What you can do after this course

Future career options include: Construction project manager or management in the design and build sector.

The Higher National certificate consists of nine modules, which can be used towards a Foundation Degree in Construction Management.

Entry requirements

• 80 UCAS points (60 points from main programme) at AS Level / Vocational A Level (GCE), National Diploma, Access to HE or Educational training and experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3 or CIOB site management certificate along with relevant GCSEs at Grade c or above.
• For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.

What you will learn

This course allows you to combine work experience and academic study so that you will gain the knowledge and skills employers really want.

The course Modules will be as follows:

Year One

• Construction Technology 1
• Built Environment Law
• Materials and Science
• Project Practice
• Surveying and Measuring Buildings
• Personal Development Planning

Year Two

• Construction Technology 2
• Professional Practice 2
• Production Management
• Tendering and Estimating

How you will be assessed

Assignments and exams

Fees

£635

(Prices valid until 31 July 2010)