HNC Construction Management for England
Our HNC Level 4 in Construction Management for England is designed for aspiring construction professionals looking to develop the technical and managerial skills needed to succeed in the industry. In the second year of study, you can choose your occupational standard for either the Construction Design and Build Technician or Construction Site Supervisor pathways.
This HNC is also classified as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQ’s have been developed by awarding bodies, who have worked with employers and businesses to make sure that students get the specific training, knowledge, and skills they need for their chosen career.
For those already employed within the sector and looking to progress their careers, this programme is also available via an apprenticeship route, either Construction Design and Build Technician or Construction Site Supervisor.
Course IntroductionModulesEntry RequirementsGraduate CareersAdditional
Your profile
You are ambitious, motivated and have an interest in construction. You are an aspiring construction professionals looking to develop the technical and managerial skills needed to succeed in the industry.
Your subject
The construction industry is expanding at an exponential rate, with a global demand for housing fuelling a rise in construction-related vacancies and new technologies paving the way for existing construction professionals to develop their skills. Construction covers public and private housing, public buildings such as hospitals and schools, commercial and industrial buildings, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges and power plants. The industry repairs, maintains and refurbishes existing buildings and installs services such as power and ventilation in new and existing buildings.
Your course
This course is ideal for those already working in the construction industry who want to advance their careers, as well as individuals seeking a pathway into higher education and professional roles in Construction Management. Students will gain construction knowledge and practical skills through research, independent study, guided learning, and workplace experiences. They will develop key competencies, including essential behaviours and transferable skills like communication, teamwork, research, and analysis, which are valued in higher education and the workplace.
This is a part time course, one day per week (28 weeks per year) over two years, allowing students to balance study with work commitments. In addition to the weekly in-person sessions, students should expect to dedicate additional time to self-study, research, and coursework to successfully complete assessments and develop their knowledge.
Your future
Upon successful completion, students will be awarded a Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction Management from Pearson. Students can then progress onto a three-year degree programme. We are currently updating and realigning the BSc (Hons) Construction programme to ensure it provides the most current and industry-relevant education.
Undergraduate courses operate on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Each module is worth a specified number of credits, with most modules counting for 20 or 40 academic credits (depending on the programme), with each credit taken equating to a total amount of study time which includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity.
Most full-time students will take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. A total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits are needed for an honours degree as a whole. Overall grades for the course and degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.
Our teaching is informed by research, professional practice and industry engagement and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline.
4 GCSEs grade C or level 4 and above, plus 2 A Levels or equivalent in a relevant subject, grades A-C or a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject at a merit or distinction. Mature students, with a suitable background or experience may be accepted without formal qualifications.
*UCAS Tariff points where shown, are for entry on to higher education programmes starting from September 2024.
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English Language qualification.
Additional requirements for International Students:
- You must provide evidence of having been in general education for at least 10 years and of having studied within the last five years
- a face-to-face or video call interview is required before an offer is made
Our students go on to a wide range of careers within the construction industry. These career sectors include, but are not limited to, commercial management, construction (supervising and operations), design (residential and commercial), building control, along with architectural technicians, building surveying, restoration and estimating roles.
Course Progression
Individual modules can be built up to complete the HNC, leading to progression opportunities onto a variety of courses e.g. BSc (Hons) Construction Management specialising in Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying or Site Management or professional training courses.
Timetables: Timetables are normally available one month before registration. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Where possible we will look to schedule timetabled sessions for full-time courses over two days per week, and part-time courses over one day per week.
Teaching and Learning: You are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practicals. Seminars enable smaller group discussions to develop understanding of topics covered in lectures.
When not attending lectures, seminars and practicals or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-directed study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, learning zone or technical learning resources, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations
Assessment: The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally contains at least one piece of practice or ‘formative’ assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark.
There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
Feedback: You will receive feedback on all practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.
Disclaimer
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The course information describes programmes offered by University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.
The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.
