Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician) Higher National Certificate - HNC

This HNC Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician) course is taught by Bolton College on behalf of the University of Greater Manchester.

In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide.

Equivalent to the first year of a university degree, this employment-focused HNC Construction for England taught at Bolton College offers the skills needed for a role in the construction and property industry or progression to further study. Covering core construction concepts alongside the skills and knowledge defined for the Construction Design and Build Technician occupation, this course supports you in developing the work-ready and future-proof construction skills employers demand.

Our part-time day-release Level 4 HNC in Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician) can help turn your interest in the built environment into a rewarding career in the construction sector. This approved Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) focuses on developing your construction-specific and transferable knowledge and skills, ready to impress employers or continue with further study. This course contains The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) approved occupational standards that are highly regarded by industry. This stamp of quality shows that the course has been developed in collaboration with industry-leading employers to produce industry-ready graduates prepared for the ever-evolving construction and built environment sector.

It covers a range of essential learning topics for all construction roles and focuses on the knowledge and skills required for the Construction Design and Build Technician occupation. Throughout the course, our team of highly professional teaching staff will guide you as you gain knowledge and understanding, as well as practical, professional and subject-specific skills.

All HNC Construction Management for England students receive a broad introduction to construction and the different construction management functions relevant to a career in this dynamic and exciting sector. We'll help you to gain a sound understanding of construction technology and the construction environment. You'll explore construction management roles and learn important details about the regulatory, technological, social, legal and financial aspects of construction management. We'll highlight the importance of digital information in construction, and you'll gain experience in using industry-standard software. You'll also undertake an individual construction design project, where you'll have the opportunity to develop and apply your knowledge and demonstrate your practical ability.

Your studies will also cover topics relating to your chosen specialist occupation. For this Construction Design and Build Technician specialism, you'll focus on tender and procurement and building information management.

Overall, our expert tutors will support you in building a wide range of construction knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Vocational activities will help you develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence). We'll also help you gain key transferable skills employers highly value, such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, ready for employment or further study.