Higher National Diploma (HND) Construction and the Built Environment
Start Date
Thu Sep 28 2023
Day / Time
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Duration
1 year
Fees
£4500.00
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma consists of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate (from a defined specialist pathway) plus an additional 120 credits at Level 5 delivered via one of six corresponding specialist pathways. On offer here is the management pathway.
The new HND Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Construction was developed in collaboration with a wide range of students, employers, higher education providers, colleges and subject experts to ensure that the new qualifications meet their needs and expectations.
There is now a greater emphasis on employer engagement and work readiness. The new BTEC Higher National qualifications in Construction was designed to reflect this increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, thereby providing you with a clear line of sight to employment and to progression to a degree at Level 6.
Holders of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their ‘specialist pathway’ (management) of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.
This course is designed to enable you to pursue a professional career in the construction industry, progress within your current employment or study for a BEng Degree in one of the many areas available; Architectural, Management or Surveying for example.
On successful completion of the Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma, you can develop their careers in the Construction sector through:
- Entering employment
- Continuing existing employment
- Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Progressing to university
- Progressing to a higher apprenticeship scheme, in conjunction with progression to a university degree course
Mandatory units include:
- UNIT 22: Group project
- UNIT 23: Contracts and management
- UNIT 24: Project management
- UNIT 25: Management for complex buildings
Three further optional units will be studied to complete the qualification and ensure a wide range of relevant technical knowledge is gained, leading to possible career progression or further academic study.
Some units are subject to change depending on industry requirements.
Assessment consists of a mixture of individual assignments and tests for each unit.
The programme is delivered by experienced practitioners who will be using a wide range of strategies to facilitate your learning.
You will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
A BTEC Level 4 qualification in Construction (RQF). Related work experience.
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.
This is a set fee and will apply to those paying for themselves, paying via a Student Loan and for those being sponsored by an employer.
If you are sponsored by your employer you will need to confirm this in writing to secure your place. Discounts may apply for employers sponsoring several employees.
If you apply for a Student Loan to help cover course fees, our friendly team can help you through this process and can be contacted on 0191 490 4600, construction.admissions@gateshead.ac.uk or via Live Chat.
Please note: The fee shown may be subject to change. If this happens, you will be contacted directly before the course is due to start. All courses will run subject to sufficient student numbers.
