HNC in Const Managt for England: Const Site Supervisor (HTQ)

You will study these units:

• Construction Technology
• The construction environment
• Legal and statutory requirements in construction
• Financial management and business practices
• Construction design project
• Digital applications for construction information
• Surveying, measuring and setting out
• Site supervisions and operations

• A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction
• A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English
• Other related Level 3 qualifications such as, Level 3 T Level qualification
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
• Relevant work experience or an international equivalent to the above qualifications

Pearson Recognition of Prior Learning policy means that students’ previous learning and experience can be considered, and they may be awarded certain qualifications or units of a qualification based on that learning or experience.

Assessment will be carried out through a combination of:

• Coursework
• Practical assignments
• Presentation
• Individual or group projects

Students will demonstrate their understanding by producing detailed construction plans, project reports, and cost analyses. In addition, assessments will include presentations and software-based tasks, such as using industry-standard tools for project scheduling, Revit and resource management. Group work will reflect real-world collaborative practices within the construction sector.

During this course, you will develop advanced skills and knowledge in construction management theory and practice, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the built environment sector. Whether you aim to become a Site Manager, Project Coordinator, or progress into roles such as Quantity Surveyor or Construction Project Manager, this comprehensive programme will equip you with the expertise to succeed in a dynamic and evolving industry. You will gain practical understanding of project planning, health and safety, sustainability, and digital construction technologies and skills that employers value highly. Upon successful completion of this top-up year, you will graduate with a BSc (Hons) Construction Management, enabling you to:

• Enter employment in construction management or graduate training schemes
• Progress within your current role and take on greater responsibilities
• Move on to postgraduate study in a related discipline
• Explore professional accreditation routes with bodies such as CIOB or RICS

(All Units Are Core Mandatory)

Unit 2: Construction Technology This unit introduces the different technological concepts used to enable the construction of building elements, from substructure to completion, by understanding the different functional characteristics and design considerations that need to be borne in mind when selecting the most suitable technological solution.

Unit 4: The Construction Environment In this unit, students will explore the make-up and the impact of the construction industry on the environment and society. By exploring the roles and relationships of individuals and organisations in the construction sector, students will gain an overview of the organisational and the personal ways in which the sector works to continue to improve the built environment and limit its impact on the environment, while maintaining economic sustainability and growth.

Unit 5: Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction This unit introduces the different areas of law that are relevant to the construction industry throughout the development process. This includes applying for planning approval to undertake construction activities and using building control regulations to evaluate building design and alterations at the preconstruction stage. Students will explore the laws of occupiers’ liability, trespass and nuisance to manage construction activities on-site, and the legal aspects of the sale and leasing process involved in the disposal of buildings, using the law of contract and land law.

Unit 11: Financial Management & Business Practices This unit introduces students to the concepts of business management and financial control. They will examine a range of factors that influence the ways in which companies grow, raise finance and control their costs and resources. Topics included in this unit are, the legal status of building companies and how it impacts on raising finance; the different sources of finance and how a company manages them; contemporary management strategies; how the day-to-day management of the different resources used by a construction company have an impact on their success.

Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson Set) The aim of this unit is to help students to appreciate and be aware of the design process and the information required to communicate the design itself, specify and quantify materials, provide instructions for the assembly and erection, and facilitate precise costing and project management. Topics included in this unit are, project phases; construction drawing; detailing; Computer Aided Design (CAD); Building Information Modelling (BIM); schedules; specifications; bills of quantities; information collaboration.

Unit 6: digital Applications for Construction Information In this unit students will develop the skills to needed produce accurate and consistent construction information using industry-standard software. Central to construction information is the production of construction drawings. These provide the geometric definition of a project through the use of graphic conventions. Most other forms of construction information will rely, to a greater or lesser degree, on reference to construction drawings. Therefore, the production of accurate and clearly defined construction drawings is a critical part of the overall construction information package.

Unit 7: surveying, Measuring & Setting out In this unit, students will explore the techniques used to set up controls and conduct initial surveys, including communication of results and methods of setting out the built environment. Students will be able to identify and analyse the sources of error and mitigation techniques used in common aspects of surveying. Surveying is an essential function in the construction industry, providing services throughout a project’s lifecycle. It begins with collections of initial data on which to base design, then moves on to positional control of the construction process and finally records the ‘as built’ position for comparison with design. There is also a need for monitoring of adverse effects to the surrounding environment. The aspect that binds all these functions is the control network, which forms the basis for all measurements, and this is a continuous thread throughout the unit.

Unit 20: Site Supervision & Operations In this unit, students will develop the skills and techniques needed to manage the people and processes of a building site, ensuring the quality of work, safe working practices and the interactions of different ‘trades’.
Topics covered in this unit include, reviewing construction information; monitoring quality; identifying and notifying of defects; site safety regulations; health and safety regulations; people management; performance management; site meetings; contractor and sub-contractor relations

You may be eligible to a student loan to cover your fees and maintenance. This loan is available from the Government via Student Finance England. The Gov UK student finance steps website has full details, and you can use their calculator to see what help you may be entitled to. You should do this as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course.

Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet. These include:

• Textbooks
• Travel to other sites - Where required
• Library Fees and Fines - If you fail to return loaned items within the required time, you will be responsible for the cost of any fees or fines applicable
• Printing and photocopying - You will need to cover the cost of any printing or photocopying undertaken to support your learning
• PPE requirements