HNC Construction Management for England

The construction industry in the region is in a really healthy place – large demand for new housing stock and several large infrastructure projects of national importance mean that getting into construction now is a really exciting prospect.

The HNC in Construction Management is the first step into professional recognition for anyone looking to get into management roles within the industry, from contracts managers, gang supervisors, site managers and project delivery teams.

On completion of the HNC Construction Management, you can join various professional membership bodies, such as Chartered Institute of Building to further secure your professional status.

The course covers construction across multiple sectors, from residential, commercial, industrial and leisure, providing you with a solid understanding of the range of activities that go on within the industry.

You will Yeovil College University Centre one day per week and will study topics such as Construction Technology, the Construction Environment and Legal and Statutory Requirements.

Alongside the class based delivery, you will be expected to carry out up to 8hrs of self study per week.

Graduates of the level 4 Construction Management programme can go on to a level 5 HND, complete a level 4 apprenticeship, or join a relevant top up degree programme.

The HNC level 4 Construction Management qualification allows you to apply for a CSCS professionally qualified person card (subject to completion of health, safety and welfare test)

The following units make up the HNC Construction Management (Site Supervision pathway)

• Construction Design Project
• Construction Technology
• Construction Environment
• Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
• Digital Application for Construction Information
• Surveying, measuring and setting out
• Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction
• Site Supervision and Operations

You will need strong English and maths skills to be successful on this programme.

Typical applicants will have achieved level 2 English and maths or equivalent and have evidence of applied English and maths within their role.

David Little is a highly passionate educator with years of experience in teaching and construction. David is very well organised, and committed to high quality in all he does. Alongside teaching, David gets involved with stage building for local festivals including Glastonbury and Boomtown.

David LeFeuvre is well recognised teacher across the region, and understands the impact that good education can have on learners, their goals and ambitions. David strives for excellence as well as inclusivity, ensuring that all learners have access to high quality teaching. When not teaching, David enjoys drumming in a band who gig around the area.

Typically each unit will have one major scenario, which will be broken into two or three smaller tasks. Tasks may be reports, presentation, professional discussions or practical activity.

Each task will have strict criteria you will need to meet, and contribute towards your overall unit grade.

Each unit grade is given a numerical value, which then aggregates towards an overall grade of the HNC. (Pass/ Merit/ Distinction)

Each task you complete will have specific criteria you need to meet. These will be explained to you when the work is set.

Before you submit your work, you will meet with the assessor for some formative feedback – this will give you a chance to make final adjustments before submission.

After submission you will be given feedback to confirm the criteria met and any relevant comments to help you improve.

The tasks will vary in nature from practical observation reports, to evaluative documents, drawings, presentations or essays depending on the project you are completing.

Learners typically will have completed a relevant level 3 qualification, for example

• T level Construction Design, Surveying and Planning (all pathways)
• BTEC National in Construction
• BTEC National in Civil Engineering
• T level Building Services Engineering (all pathways)

Priority will be given to learners who have achieved a merit or above at level 3.

Learners who have achieved a level 3 in a different industry may also be considered, for example

• 2 A-levels at grade C or above
• BTEC National at Merit in an unrelated industry
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in a construction trade

We also accept applications from learners who do not hold a level 3 qualification, but have considerable verifiable industry experience.

Your entry requirements will be discussed at interview, and depending on your prior qualifications, we may ask you to complete a sample assessment to confirm eligibility.

Part-time: To apply for this course on a part-time basis, you will need to submit an application form directly to the University Centre. You can find out more about this process and download a copy of the application form by visiting our How to apply page, or you can request a copy of the application form directly from the Yeovil College University Centre team via 01935 845454 or university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk.

If you have any questions, or want to know more about this course, please get in touch! You can contact us via email (university.centre@yeovil.ac.uk), phone (01935 845454), or you can fill out our Contact form.