Construction BTEC HND (part-time) (top-up from HNC)
This course is designed for those wishing
to progress within the construction
industry and aims to give you a solid
understanding of the management and
leadership roles within this sector. During
your studies you will gain the knowledge
that underpins a wide range of aspects
of construction management, including
regulatory, legal, technological, social
and economic considerations.
Entry requirements
To start this HND you must have successfully completed the HNC and entry is subject to a successful interview. We also welcome applications from mature students who will be considered individually on experience rather than qualifications.
Course content
During the course you will have the
option to study a range of units including:
- Design principals and application
- Health, safety and welfare
- Project management
- Building information management
- Applied mathematics
- Research project.
You will also undertake a number of
specialist units and a group project.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed via a range of
methods during the course including
written and practical assignments plus
classroom tests.
Further study and career options
This course will provide you with the
skills that enable you to pursue a range
of career opportunities within the
construction industry, including roles
within architecture, building and quantity
surveying and construction management.
You can also progress on to Foundation Degrees at the College,
or construction sector degrees at
universities across the UK.
Additional information
Pay by instalments
The College offers an instalment plan for Further Education and Higher Education courses to students where the total amount payable at the point of enrolment is £200 or more. Within the scheme there is an ability to pay up to 6 instalments, depending on the length of the courses and the final payment must be paid at least a month before the end of the course.