Course summary
Forge Your Path in UK Construction with Newham College’s HNC and HND Programmes! Join us to navigate the dynamic UK construction sector and become a sought-after construction professional. Welcome to your path to success in the heart of the UK’s construction industry! Our Higher Nationals in Construction Management are your key to becoming a skilled professional in this dynamic sector. Join us for a transformative journey tailored for your success!
- Industry-Centric Excellence: Our programmes are meticulously crafted to shape you into a professional, reflective individual primed for the unique demands of the UK construction sector.
- Flexible Learning, UK Style: Tailor your study to meet UK industry needs, providing you with a competitive edge in the local job market.
- Employability in the UK: Seamlessly transition into the UK construction workforce or pursue higher education in the UK with a perfect blend of skills and academic prowess.
- Who is it for? Perfect for students seeking applied learning and a career in construction management. Our Higher Nationals offer a comprehensive study of the UK construction management sector, preparing you for employment, career progression, or further study in the UK.
- Level 4/5 Milestone: Upon completion, you’ll possess a robust understanding of principles in your area of study, ready to apply them widely in the UK business landscape.
- Your UK Pathway Ahead: The Higher Nationals open doors to specialised UK career paths, offering opportunities for: employment in the UK construction sector; continuing education at UK universities; networking with UK professional bodies; committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Provide a thorough grounding in engineering principles at Level 4 and 5, which leads the student to the progression pathway at Level 5 relating to individual professions within the construction sector.
- Equip individuals with the essential qualities of a construction professional, including integrity, regard for cost and sustainability, as tChey apply to a range of roles and responsibilities within the sector.
- Enable progression to a higher-level study such as a university degree by supporting the development of academic study skills and the selection of appropriate units for study at Level 5.
- Enable progression to further professional qualifications in specific site management disciplines by mapping the units studied to the requirements of the Professional Bodies applicable to that discipline.
- Written assignments including essays, projects, and reports
- Demonstrating practical skills
- Completion of portfolio of evidence including observation of practical skills
- Formal examinations/assessments and online assessments as required
- Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
- The Construction Environment
- Surveying, Measuring, and Setting-out
- Site Supervision and Operations
- Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
- Construction Technology OR Civil Engineering Technology
- Digital Applications for Construction Information OR Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
- Group Project (Pearson-set)
- Personal Professional Development
- Construction Technology for Complex Building Projects
- Project Management
- Maintenance and Operations
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Modules
Construction Design Project (Pearson-set); The Construction Environment; Surveying, Measuring, and Setting-out; Site Supervision and Operations; Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction; Construction Technology OR Civil Engineering Technology; Digital Applications for Construction Information OR Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
Assessment method
Written assignments including essays, projects, and reports; Demonstrating practical skills; Completion of portfolio of evidence including observation of practical skills; Formal examinations/assessments and online assessments as required
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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
We are currently unable to accept applications from international applicants.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
Other related Level 3 qualifications will be accepted. International equivalents to the above qualifications will be accepted.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All applicants will be required to attend an informal interview which may include completing an assessment based on your prior qualifications.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | Including 5.5 for reading and writing. |
PTE Academic | 51 |
For BTEC Higher National programmes that are taught and assessed in English, all students must demonstrate capability in English at the required standard. Non-native English speakers and those students who have not had their final two years of schooling in English will need to demonstrate one of the following upon entry: • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 • IELTS 5.5 (including 5.5 for reading and writing) • PTE Academic 51 or equivalent (e.g. centre-devised test).
English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £5850 | Year 1 |
England | £5850 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £5850 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £5850 | Year 1 |
Wales | £5850 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £5850 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £5850 | 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
Provider information
Newham College of Further Education
East Ham Campus
High Street South
Newham
E6 6ER
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