Construction and Engineering

Construction Management for England

HNC
Leaflet Code: HA0067


Overview

Offered as a part time day or evening course, the 2023 revalidated BTEC Higher National qualifications in Construction Management for England include enhanced work-related curriculum that is designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, equipping students with the right skills and competencies for the workplace, or progression to further higher education study. Pathways have been aligned to IfATE occupational standards

  • Openshaw Campus
  • Part Time
  • 2 years
  • January 2025

Quality Mark:

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Your studies are supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. We also work with external professionals, many of whom are UCEN Manchester alumni, to enhance your learning and appreciation of the wider subject


• We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4.

• An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution

• T-Level or BTEC Level 3 qualification in Design Surveying and Planning for Construction

• A-Levels which demonstrate strong performance in a relevant subject

• Other related level 3 qualifications

• 48 UCAS points

Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have previous learning towards a degree-level qualification or relevant industry or life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.

Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.

UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.


Unit 5: Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction ( credits)

Year 1: Financial Management (15 credits)

Year 1: Unit 12: Tender & Procurement (15 credits)

Year 1: Unit 13: Building Information Modelling (15 credits)

Year 1: Unit 2: Construction Technology (15 credits)

Year 1: Unit 4: The Construction Environment (15 credits)

Assessments are carried out via assignments that will take on different forms depending on the unit you will be studying.

These will include written reports, essays, research, portfolios and presentations.

All the books required for the course are available from the library. However, you may choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop which is highly recommended. Estimated costs for a laptop/desktop are £300.

Materials are provided online and assignments are submitted electronically. However, you might also wish to print other documents.

Campus printing costs start from 5p per page.

Learn more

All students are subject to UCEN Manchester’s Terms and Conditions from the date they accept an offer to study here. The UCEN Manchester Admissions Policy and Procedure can be found here.