Course summary

Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction Management for England

• The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Construction Management for England is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.

• The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

• give students the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the international construction environment

• develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex construction situations.

• provide the core skills required for a range of careers in construction, specifically those related to management and operations.

• offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions

• develop students’ understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the construction environment.

• provide insight into international business operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace.

• equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values, and to allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.

• entering employment

• continuing existing employment

• linking with the appropriate professional body

• committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

• progressing to university