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UndergraduateCourse summary
The HND / HTQ in Construction Management program provides progression from the HNC Construction Management pathway for those seeking more senior positions with the sector and/or progression to a degree qualification. Studying with us two days a week at the university, you will not only gain valuable knowledge but also the opportunity to acquire real work experience that can lead to employment with training for specific roles during the rest of the week. Industry Connections: We have strong connections with top employers in the construction sector. Our college is committed to helping you find suitable roles, ensuring you have the best chance to jumpstart your career. Diverse Career Paths: As a student on this course, the possibilities are endless. You can aspire to various rewarding careers in construction, including: • Site Management • Site Supervision • Estimating • Quantity Surveying • Building Surveying • Building Control • Managing Building Maintenance • Civil Engineering • Site Engineering • Design Management • Health & Safety Management • Property Management Path to Higher Education: This one-year course is your direct route to employment in the construction industry. But that's not all—upon completion, you'll also have access to an HND in the second year, opening doors to a BSc (Hons) degree. Lucrative Salaries: In the construction field, experience pays off. Within just 5-10 years, your earning potential could skyrocket to £40,000-£70,000 per year, depending on your role. This means that by starting your journey with us, you're investing in a future filled with financial rewards and career growth. Join us on this exciting journey into the world of construction and the built environment. Our program is your stepping stone to a rewarding career, invaluable industry connections, and a bright future with endless possibilities. Your path to success begins here.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Group Project (Pearson set) - The success of a project relies not only on the ability of each person in a team to do their work but also on everyone's awareness of how their work relates to the work of others, how to ensure that information is shared effectively, and that roles and responsibilities are clear. Through this collaborative project-based unit, you will explore how to define roles in a collaborative team, recognising the skills (and ‘skills gaps’) of each member of the group. Together, you will work to develop a construction project based on your research and analysis, in response to the Pearson-set ‘theme’ Personal Professional Development - As a professional, learning is a continuous and lifelong process. In the construction industry there are constant changes in technology, materials, processes, legislation, and practice. To stay up to date, it is necessary to recognise the potential of both structured, classroom-based learning and the learning gained through professional activities ‘on the job.’ In coordination with tutors and your employers / placement or work experience providers, you will define the scope, duration, and content of your expected work-based learning experience. Project Management - Management is a key feature of a project from conception, through design and construction stages, into end-user and end-of-life cycles. Project managers will need to have sound knowledge, skills, and competencies to manage all aspects of a complex construction project. This role may be fulfilled by a client representative or an external appointment. Maintenance & Operation - The aim of this unit is to give you background knowledge and understanding of the maintenance and operations required in relation to the safe and efficient use of buildings, in both specific contexts and in the wider environment. On successful completion of this unit, you will have the knowledge to be able to make informed decisions as to how to manage the maintenance of a building from design stage through construction phase and into the stage of facilities management, taking into consideration the health and safety of the building and its occupants at all stages of the lifecycle Construction Technology for Complex Building Projects - The importance of developing a sustainable construction strategy is emphasised and you will explore the techniques and procedures involved in the safe and sustainable demolition of buildings. On successful completion of this unit, you will have applied suitable strategies, processes, and methods of construction to meet prevailing conditions. Contracts Management - On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to run and administer a project using the contract terms and conditions that have been agreed between a client and the main contractor. Sustainable Methods of Construction - The construction industry seeks to be dynamic and forward thinking, but most buildings are still constructed using many of the same materials and processes that have been utilised for centuries. While there is accumulated knowledge in the use of ‘tried-and-tested’ methods, these are not always the most efficient or cost effective. Advanced Off-site Construction - Focusing on the technical features of different methods of manufacturing and logistics, you will develop the knowledge and skills to be able to select appropriate forms of manufacture in support of specific design and delivery aims concerning building development and delivery. This includes modular construction, factory construction, automation and robotics, and 3D printing. You will consider the ways in which off-site processes and technologies may influence building design and delivery.
Assessment method
A variety of assessment methods are used which include written reports, written assignments, literature reviews, group presentations, and the compilation of project work
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The college does not accept International Applications for this course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above. For acceptance on a Level 5 HND Programme: Completion of a Level 4 HNC / HTQ award in Construction Management or other relevant Level 4 qualification relevant to the HND pathway. Relevant work experience. Our Recognition of Prior Learning policy means that students’ previous learning and experience can be considered, and they may be awarded certain qualifications or units of a qualification based on that learning or experience.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.universitystudies.wsc.ac.uk/engineering-construction
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6360 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
West Suffolk College
73 Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3SP