HNC Construction Management for England

The HNC in Construction Management program is the perfect starting point for those who seek to work in construction.

Studying with us two days a week at the university, you'll not only gain valuable knowledge but also the opportunity to acquire real work experience that can lead to employment with training for specific roles during the rest of the week.

Industry Connections:

We have strong connections with top employers in the construction sector. Our college is committed to helping you find suitable roles, ensuring you have the best chance to jumpstart your career.

Diverse Career Paths:

As a student on this course, the possibilities are endless. You can aspire to various rewarding careers in construction, including:

  • Site Management

  • Site Supervision

  • Estimating

  • Quantity Surveying

  • Building Surveying

  • Building Control

  • Managing Building Maintenance

  • Civil Engineering

  • Site Engineering

  • Design Management

  • Health & Safety Management

  • Property Management


Path to Higher Education:

This one-year course is your direct route to employment in the construction industry. But that's not all - upon completion, you'll also have access to an HND in the second year, opening doors to a BSc (Hons) degree.

Lucrative Salaries:

In the construction field, experience pays off. Within just 5-10 years, your earning potential could skyrocket to £40,000-£70,000 per year, depending on your role. This means that by starting your journey with us, you're investing in a future filled with financial rewards and career growth. Join us on this exciting journey into the world of construction and the built environment. Our program is your stepping stone to a rewarding career, invaluable industry connections, and a bright future with endless possibilities. Your path to success begins here.

  • • Individual Project this will develop the students project management and technical knowledge as well as building confidence in presentations and application of construction techniques.

    • Construction Technology This provides the basic knowledge that all construction managers and technical staff require.

    • Science & Materials This subject will look at the science underpinning the way in which the built environment is created.

    • Construction Practice and Management This will provide the ability to understand and manage the process of delivering projects to the required time quality and cost.

    • Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction This will provide confidence for managers and professionals to deal with the many facets of contracts in these roles.

    • Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification) This helps students to understand and work with the different forms of construction information that are essential to the delivery of buildings and structures.

    • Measurement & Estimating This develops the skills necessary to manage financial aspects of construction and the pricing of contract work

    • Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out This provides an opportunity to learn the basic surveying skills required by all construction professionals and requires the use of digital surveying equipment to survey and set out buildings.

Entry Requirements HNC

UCAS Tariff 48 points

GCSE Maths and English at Level 4 and above.

Applicants who do not meet the published entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis based upon prior learning and relevant experience.

Period of Study

One year full-time for each Course
Two years part-time for each Course

The University Studies at WSC Admissions Policy contains information on our English Language requirements.

Terms and Conditions can be found here.

Fees

£6,360 per year full-time
£3,180 per year part-time
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Details of any incidental costs related on this course can be found on the course factsheet.

Study will be delivered at the University Studies and Professional Development Centre at West Suffolk College.

These Higher National courses are Pearson awards that are quality assured against national Quality Assurance Association benchmarks and regulated by the Office for Students.

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