If you’re thinking about starting a career in construction, then our HTQ in Construction Management course is ideal for you.
Our Higher Technical Qualifications or HTQs are co-designed with employers to meet the evolving demands of needed to succeed in industry. So, you not only get the knowledge you need to apply, or progress, but also the practical expertise employers want in only 12 months.
The course aims to:
The HNC (Higher National Certificate) in Construction Management is an introductory higher education qualification and offers a broad base of traditional construction subjects with specialist options.
Modules include:
Some units are subject to change depending on industry requirements.
We will offer a free academic software license for Autodesk (12m license) to allow students to download Revit onto their personal computers during the time on the course.
It is recommended that students have access to a windows laptop/PC of medium specification for REVIT installations.
Any of the following:
A Level 3 qualification in Construction.
A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject.
This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent).
An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution.
Other related Level 3 qualifications.
Related work experience would also be beneficial.
Each module is formally assessed through a mixture of:
This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and summative feedback is provided following the submission of your formal submission of work.
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course.
The team could include senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience
Our Skills Academy for Construction is a purpose built centre with dedicated space for each construction profession.
It is recommended that students have access to a Windows laptop/PC of medium specification for REVIT installations.
The fee for this course is £4,500.
The fee shown is the fee you will pay per year of study. For example, if the course lasts for one year, this is the full fee you will pay.
If the course lasts for one or more years, this is the fee you’ll pay per year of study.
There may be additional costs for equipment, uniforms or study resources which we’ll let you know about at your course interview.
Many of our learners will apply for a Student Loan to help cover these fees.Our friendly team can help you through this process and can be contacted via email at [email protected] or 0191 490 0300 or via Live Chat.
Please note: The fee shown may be subject to change when our fee policy is agreed in Spring 2026. If this happens after you have applied, you will be contacted directly before the course is due to start. All courses will run subject to sufficient student numbers.
Many of our learners will apply for a Student Loan to help cover these fees.
Our friendly team can help you through this process and can be contacted via email at [email protected] or 0191 490 0300 or via Live Chat.
Please note: The fee shown may be subject to change when our fee policy is agreed in Spring 2025.
If this happens after you have applied, you will be contacted directly before the course is due to start.
All courses will run subject to sufficient student numbers.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
Knowledge
Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Median Salary
£43,318
Averge Qualifications
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
£31,072
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
£29,268
Clerical: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Sales and Marketing: Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
£44,596
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
£42,121
People in these occupations design construction projects, prepare technical drawings and blueprints, survey land, and plan land use.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
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