Pearson BTEC HNC in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor) FT

 Course Reference

EEA/UCD/02

 Course Description

Pearson BTEC HNC in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor) Full Time

Are you looking for a nationally recognised qualification? Are you ready to improve your career prospects and/or looking for a career in construction and/or project management? If so, a Higher Technical Qualification in Construction Management (Site supervisor) will help you get there!

Management/supervisory skills and expertise are essential in diligent construction and successful project facilitation. Construction Site Supervisors confidently and competently co-ordinate, quality assure and manage complex and dynamic construction environments and personnel that symphonically operate to ensure timely and compliant project completion, from design right through to full realisation. Site Supervisors are multi-skilled and responsive with a keen eye for quality and problem solving.

The HTQ Site Supervisor pathway at UCDon will provide you with a broad understanding of established and emerging technologies as well as the fundamental requirements of effective construction site management. Students complete the programme equipped with both theoretical and practical knowledge/experience that ensures their work-ready competencies and aptitude of expression towards the sector and managerial opportunities.

The HNC Construction Management for England (Site Supervisor) can also be a good stepping-stone towards further qualifications at level 5 and above that support a specialist career in the Construction industry. Students are encouraged from the outset to seek student/professional membership of the CIOB to support longer-term career development and up-skilling.

At UCDon our teaching staff having extensive industrial experience, are highly qualified and enthusiastic professionals. They have a love of learning and are keen to support the sustainability of Construction industries in facilitating the development of highly-skilled, efficient and accomplished construction site supervisors.

This programme comprises the following core modules that all students complete:

Construction Design Project (Pearson-set theme)
Construction Technology
The Construction Environment
Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
Digital Applications for Construction Information
Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out
Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction
Site Supervision & Operations

Prerequisite to enrolment
Applicants would normally be expected to have a minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points gained through achieving a BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, Subsidiary Diploma, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship or, one A level in a relevant subject (maths, science, geography).

We are, however, committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds, circumstances and demographics. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you feel you do not have the pre-requisite qualifications stated, we may still be able to consider your application, particularly where you have relevant industry experience.

Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis with appropriate advice and guidance provided.

Please note: All applicants for Higher Technical Qualifications must be aged 18 at the time of enrolment. For September 2024 applicants, enrolment begins during the week commencing 2nd September 2024.

Students aged under 21 must achieve a minimum of 32 UCAS points from their level 3 qualification to meet entry criteria for this programme. We can support applicants in establishing what UCAS points they have.

Assessment
HNC Construction Management for England (Site Supervisor) was kite-marked as a Higher Technical Qualification from September 2023.

In brief, all Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have a practical focus in delivery that compliments the theoretical underpinnings of Construction/Built Environment study. Students can expect to experience a timetabled schedule of theory-led lectures/seminars alongside practical, assessment and employability workshops that prepare them for industry. All students also receive timetabled tutorial support alongside the formal curriculum.

Assessment methods are varied to ensure holistic assessment is achieved in Higher Technical Qualifications. These can include:

Practical skill expression
Essay-writing
Reports
Project development and management
Computer-aided design
Podcasts/vodcasts
Poster preparation/presentation/symposiums
Presentations
Time-constrained/time-limited assessment
Reflection
Peer Review
Observation
Please note, this list is not exhaustive.

Course progression
On successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC), students can develop their careers in the construction/infrastructure sector through:

Entering employment
Continuing existing employment
Linking with the appropriate professional bodies
Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates [if appropriate]
Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within the construction sector although the course promotes a rounded skill-set relevant across a variety of different professions. Typical resulting career pathways include:

Assistant Design Co-ordinator
Design & Build Co-ordinator
Construction Site Supervisor
Construction Design Technician
Site Manager Project Manager
Health & Safety Manager
Planning Supervisor

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) further provides a solid academic foundation in construction management, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. Following level 4 HNC, the

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma further allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study (level 6 onwards). Equally, students can look to ‘top-up’ their level 4 qualification to an FdSc or construction management degree.

Key Information
Course Level: Level 4

Delivery: Full-Time

Duration: 1 Year - 2 days on Campus per week

UCAS Code: C4CM

Awarding Body: Pearson

Financial Support
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.

EEA code: EEA/UCD/02
Course: Pearson BTEC HNC in Construction Management for England (Construction Site Supervisor) FT
UCAS code: C4CM
Campus code: N64
Address: University Campus Doncaster, The Hub, Chappell Drive, Doncaster, DN1 2RF

 Entry Requirements

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 Learning Type

Classroom learning
Course is taught in a classroom

 Assessment Type

practical and theory

 Qualification & Awarding Body

Not applicable

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to industry

 Cost of Course

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