HNC in Construction Management for England (Online) (HTQ)

Name: HNC in Construction Management for England (Online) (HTQ)
Price: 3265 £

CONSTRUCTION

This course, awarded by Pearson, will provide the core skills required for a range of technical, professional and management careers in construction, whilst developing your understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the construction environment. September and January starts available.

Build your future with Pearson’s Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England, the industry standard qualification designed to launch your successful career.

Gain essential knowledge, practical skills and professional insight, creating a strong foundation for progression into higher study or rewarding roles across the dynamic, fast-growing modern construction sector.

This course is a Higher Technical Qualification so you can be assured that the knowledge and skills you will gain are aligned to current industry needs. It also meets the Construction Design and Build Technician occupational standard.

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Course Details

Study Mode

Online – Part Time

Start

21/09/26

End

12/06/28

Day of week

One ‘live’ 2 hour evening seminar including time for questions, per week. This is currently scheduled for a Thursday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm.

Duration

2 years

Guided Learning Hours

480 hours over two years.

Self Study Hours

480hrs over the two-years

Fees

£3,265 per year

This course is an industry-recognised Level 4 qualification, ideal for mature learners looking to return to education and advance their careers. Designed in partnership with employers and aligned to current sector needs, the course combines academic study with practical, work-related learning.

You will develop a broad understanding of key construction principles, including project management, construction technology, health and safety, and legal frameworks, alongside opportunities to explore specialist areas. The flexible structure supports learners balancing study with work or other commitments, making it accessible for those re-entering education.

Assessment is coursework-based, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge through real-world scenarios rather than exams. Successful completion provides a strong foundation for progression to the Higher National Diploma (HND), degree-level study, or career advancement into supervisory and management roles.

This qualification equips you with the skills, confidence and professional knowledge needed to thrive in the modern construction industry.

This course is made up of eight units:

In Year 1: The Construction Environment (15 credits)

The aim of this unit is to the roles and relationships of individuals and organisations in the construction sector beyond the traditional trades, you will gain an overview of the organisational and the personal ways in which the sector works to continue to improve the built environment and limit its impact on the environment, while maintaining economic sustainability and growth.

Construction Technology (15 credits)

In this unit, you will be introduced to the different technological concepts used to enable the construction of building elements, from substructure to completion, by understanding the different functional characteristics and design considerations that need to be borne in mind when selecting the most suitable technological solution.

Building Information Modelling (15 credits)

The aim of this unit is to give you the background knowledge and understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the context of the construction industry. You will be introduced to the drivers and benefits associated with BIM, as well as the terminology that surrounds it. The knowledge and skills gained in this unit will allow you to understand the importance of BIM in the context of current roles and responsibilities in the construction industry. You will also gain an understanding of how this may influence your future professional choices.

Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling (15 credits)

While BIM is, effectively, a process of information management through a project lifecycle, it is most often based on the use of digital applications to generate project data. In this, the model is central in the process of designing and producing information that will facilitate construction and, later, the operation of the built asset. In this unit, you will explore the key processes in using digital applications to produce data and construction information that will enable the BIM process.

In Year 2: Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction (15 credits)

This unit introduces the different areas of law that are relevant to the construction industry throughout the development process. This includes applying for planning approval to undertake construction activities and using building control regulations to evaluate building design and alterations at the preconstruction stage. You will have the opportunity to explore the laws of occupiers’ liability, trespass, and nuisance to manage on-site construction activities, and the legal aspects of the sale and leasing process involved in the disposal of buildings, using the law of contract and land law.

Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction (15 credits)

This unit introduces you to the concepts of business management and financial control. You will examine a range of factors that influence the ways in which companies grow, raise finance and control their costs and resources. Topics included in this unit are the legal status of building companies and how it impacts on raising finance; the different sources of finance and how a company manages them; contemporary management strategies; how the day-to-day management of the different resources used by a construction company have an impact on their success.

Tender and Procurement (15 credits)

This unit aims to provide you with the knowledge you will need to be able to select a procurement route and an appropriate tendering method in the awarding of a project to a main contractor. You will learn how to prepare a tender package in procuring a contractor for a client’s work. Many different procurement methods are available to achieve this: from open to closed systems.

Topics included in this unit are: tendering constraints and information; the documentation needed to send out a tender; the factors that affect procurement; the procurement methods that can be used to select a contractor.

Construction Design Project (15 credits)

The success of any project relies on the development of a good design and the technical information to allow the project to be built. The aim of this unit is to help you to appreciate and be aware of the design process and the information required to communicate the design itself, specify and quantify materials, provide instructions for the assembly and erection, and facilitate precise costing and project management.

Topics included in this unit are project phases; construction drawing; detailing; Computer Aided Design (CAD); Building Information Modelling (BIM); schedules; specifications; bills of quantities; information collaboration.

On successful completion of the unit, you will be able to analyse scenarios, make decisions and produce drawings and specifications to achieve appropriate, creative and innovative home design proposals.

This course is delivered online and will consist of weekly ‘live’ (synchronous) 2-hour workshops and seminars delivered through our Online Learning Platform along with learning materials which you will be guided through and able to complete at a time convenient to you.

You will learn through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. By participating in vocational activities, you will develop key behaviours and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. Plus, you’ll be taught by a friendly, committed, and qualified team of lecturers who have both professional and teaching experience.

Assessment

There are no exams as you will be assessed through a mixture of written assignments, and practice-related coursework. You will also be supported with a wide range of learning resources made available via Activate Learning’s Online Learning Environment (ALO), including access to textbooks, articles, and multimedia content. You will have student access through your Activate Learning IT account to appropriate digital applications.

Support

As a student with Activate Learning you will access to a range of support, including study support delivered on an individual basis coupled with other resources, as it is important to us that you have the support you need to succeed in your studies.

You will also have access to pastoral support, learning support and access to additional support funds (if eligible). Please see our Support Pages for further information. Whether you have a recognised disability, specific learning difficulty, or not, you will be eligible to access additional learning support in all the following areas:

assistive software training
IT upskilling
essay planning and structure
proofreading and editing written work
bibliographies and referencing
time management and personal organisation
revision and exam tips
presentation techniques
IT upskilling
essay planning and structure
proofreading and editing written work
bibliographies and referencing
time management and personal organisation
revision and exam tips

We consider every application individually as part of our commitment to widening access for learners who may not meet traditional academic entry criteria.

Typical UCAS Tariff

Use the UCAS Tariff Calculator to check how your qualifications translate into tariff points.

Normally, entry requires a minimum of 48 UCAS points from your Level 3 qualifications comprised of either:

a BTEC Level 3 qualification such as an Extended Diploma in Construction.
a GCE A Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject, or satisfactory performance across more than one A Level.
other related Level 3 qualification.
an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject.
a T Level in a related subject, at Pass or above, or
an international equivalent to the above qualifications.

In addition, you should have one of the following:

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

Equivalent qualifications, such as Functional Skills Level 2, may also be accepted

Please speak to us if you cannot find your actual qualification certificates.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds.

If you do not meet the formal entry requirements above but have relevant work experience, training, or alternative qualifications, you may still be eligible to apply through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

This process allows us to recognise the learning you have gained through professional practice, previous study, or other experiences when we assess your RPL application.

If you need any further advice or guidance, please see our How to Apply for a Higher Education Course, or send an enquiry through our Contact Us page.

Admissions Information

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All applicants are also encouraged to read our Higher Education Terms and Conditions, which provide important information and reference the relevant policies and procedures that apply to applicants and enrolled students. These can be found at the bottom of our Higher Education Policies page.

HNC in Construction Management for England (Online) (HTQ)

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