University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
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. Having 'for England in the title means this qualification is designed to meet the requirements of specific Occupational Standards. Meeting the requirements of the Occupational Standards relates to: Qualifications that are ‘quality marked’ as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) Qualifications that meet the knowledge, skills, and behaviours for identified job roles that are associated with the relevant Occupational Standards You’ll learn through a combination of formal and informal sessions, collaboratively delivered with representatives from the sector, including practical, resource-based learning activities together with work-based learning. Tutorial back-up relates both to the subject matter and individual mentoring. You can expect that the tutor to learner ratio tends to be concentrated at 1:12. This allows the individual needs of the HE student to be met.
Modules
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits. The total guided learning hours for Higher National Certificate (HNC) = 480 hours. Activity to support guided learning will be 90% classroom-based learning supervised by a tutor with 10% live e- learning supervised by a tutor. The content of the programme is specified by Pearson with four units delivered in each of the years 1 and 2: Construction Environment/Digital Applications for Construction Information Construction Technology/Legal and Statutory Requirements in construction Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction/Construction Design Project Building Information Modelling/ tender and Procurement
Assessment method
Assessment takes place throughout the academic year to assess how you have applied the knowledge. It is anticipated that the breakdown for assessment will be: 10% class exercise; 20% presentation; 70% assignment work.
How to apply
14Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We cannot accept international applications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
For students who have recently been in education, the entry requirements are to include one of the following: A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and The Built Environment A level Grade E or above in more than one relevant subject. This needs to be supported by GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Other entry qualifications that will be considered are: Other related Level 3 qualifications An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution Related work experience An international equivalent of the above
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £7400 | Year 1 |
| England | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7400 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7400 | 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
£7,400
Provider information
Castleford College
Thunderhead Ridge
Castleford
WF10 4UA