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HND Construction Management for England

Course Code

BC331-Y1

Course Level

Level 5

Study Mode

Part time

Start Date

21-Sep-2026

Course Type

Higher Education

Campus

Moulton

Course Duration

2 years

The Higher National qualifications in construction and the built environment are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the construction and the built environment sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in construction and the built environment. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the construction and the built environment sector, the Higher Nationals in construction and the built environment give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training. There has never been a better time to join the construction industry as we enter a huge exciting regeneration period for cities, railways and houses.

In the UK, the construction industry employs over two million people and our Higher National Certificate / Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment course matches the needs of the industry. Learning in our state-of-the-art workshops under the guidance of our expert tutors you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge to take you learning further. Our strong industry links also provide the opportunity for site visits and guest lectures so you are exposed to exciting industry advancements.

This course will prepare you in a technical, professional and management context to make an immediate contribution to the economy. You will develop a deeper understanding of the key features of construction management including resource management, finance, legal and environmental issues and their impact on successfully completing construction projects. Modules covered throughout this course include:

Year 1

Mandatory units:

  • Individual project (Pearson-set)
  • Construction technology
  • Science and materials
  • Construction practice and management

Optional units:

  • Tender and procurement
  • Alternative methods of construction
  • Environmental assessment and monitoring
  • Mathematics for construction.

Year 2

Specialist units:

  • Legal and statutory responsibilities in construction
  • Construction information (drawing, detailing, specification)
  • Surveying, measuring and setting out
  • Contracts and management
  • Project management
  • Management for complex buildings.

Year 3

In Year 3 you will choose various units, depending on the pathway chosen.

What this course could lead to

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