HNC Construction Management for England (HTQ) (Construction Site Supervisor)

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Stockport College

Location

Stockport College

Further Details

Age

University Level

Department

Building Services

Course Start Date

Monday 16th September 2024

Course Duration

Part-time, 1 Year

Course Time

09:00 - 17:00

Course Fee

£ 4000.00

Course Code

SPQ-HC4H-1702

Course Overview

The aim of this Higher Technical Qualification is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who can meet the needs of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The variety of units undertaken will prepare you to undertake project and site management. The purpose of the qualification is to broaden access to higher education and improve career prospects within the construction sector.

Course Requirements

All applications will be considered individual merit, usually based on 64 UCAS points comprising either:

GCE A level
Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant subject.
Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant area.

Successful applicants should have 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English.

Mature students with relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications are welcome to apply and may be invited to an interview.

What you will Learn

Students will develop a range of construction knowledge linked to practical skills acquired through research, directed study, independent study, and workplace scenarios. You will explore the techniques used to set up controls and conduct initial surveys, including communication of results and methods of setting out the built environment. Students will be able to identify and analyse the sources of error and mitigation techniques used in common aspects of surveying. In addition, you will develop the skills and techniques needed to manage both people and process aspects of working on a building site, to ensure the quality of work, safe working practices and the interactions of different trades.

Assessment

You will be assessed using a range of methods including written assignments, reports, presentations and undertake some practical activity.

Progression

Students can continue their studies with us and progress to a level 5 HND Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor). Following this students may be eligible to complete a one year top-up degree at Level 6 including:

BSc (Hons) in Construction Management
BSc (Hons) in Construction Project Management
BA and BSc (Hons) in Construction
BSc (Hons) in Construction Engineering Management

Career Options

On completion you may be seek to enter employment or develop your career in roles such as: Construction Engineer, Construction Site Supervisor, Quantity Surveyor, Construction Site Manager, Projects Manager, Demolition Construction Manager.

Mandatory Units

At level 4 you will study:

The Construction Environment
Construction Technology
Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
Site Supervision and Operations
Construction Design Project
Financial Management and Business Practices in Construction
Surveying, Measuring and Setting out
Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling

Contact Details

Extra Costs Involved

No

Exam Validation Body

Pearson Education Ltd.

Hours Per Week

6 hours for part-time course or 12 hours for full-time course.

How Long To Complete

Two years part-time with one full day attendance per week, or one year full-time with two full day attendance per week.

Programme Structure

Each unit is worth 15 credits and over the course of the programme you will gain 120 credits.

Contact Details

For further information please email HEenquiries@tcg.ac.uk

Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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