With the HNC Construction Management for England (HTQ Status), you can explore your passion for construction and gain the skills you need to meet the demands of the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.
This qualification will provide you with core skills required to progress onto a range of careers in construction, specifically those related to management and operations. You will develop your confidence to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex construction situations.
Additionally, this course provides you with an understanding of the major impact that new innovative digital technologies have on the construction environment.
The HNC lays the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to construction and different construction management functions. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing you for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.
The HNC Construction Management will give you a wide range of construction knowledge and practical skills which you will gain through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios, as well as vocational activities.
During the first year of the course you will develop your knowledge of the construction environment, construction technology, legal and statutory requirements in construction, as well as surveying, measuring & setting-out. In your second year you will complete a construction design project, and study topics such as digital applications for building information modelling, financial management & business practices in construction, as well as supervision & operations.
A minimum of 64 UCAS points from one of, or a combination of, the qualifications below, ideally in a relevant subject:
Please note: we accept a maximum of 20 UCAS points from GCE AS Levels and that the Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.
Non-standard entry: applicants aged 21 years of age or over without standard academic qualifications may be able to demonstrate considerable vocational experience and transferable skills. Their applications will be viewed on an individual basis to assess suitability. Any applicant who has not received certification for prior learning experiences, but has worked within the discipline, will also be considered. In some instances, applicants may be asked to attend an interview or complete a written assessment to support their application.
Contextualised Admissions: to support access and participation in Higher Education, University Centre Reaseheath operates a contextualised admissions policy, which allows reduced offers to be made to students with certain characteristics and/or social background. Further information can be found in the UCR Contextualised Admissions Policy, available on the policies page of the website.
International Students: University Centre Reaseheath accepts applications from international applicants, including those requiring visa sponsorship. Further guidance on additional entry requirements can be provided in the UCR Admissions Policy, available on the policies page of the website.
Construction Site Manager Level 4
Unit 1 Construction Design Project
Unit 2 Construction Technology
Unit 4 The Construction Environment
Unit 6 Digital Applications for Construction Information
Or
Unit 26 Digital Applications for BIM
Unit 7 Surveying, Measuring & setting-out
Unit 11 Financial Management and Business Practices in Construction
Unit 20 Site Supervision & Operations
Construction Design and Build Technician Level 4
Unit 1 Construction Design Project
Unit 2 Construction Technology
Unit 4 The Construction Environment
Unit 5 Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
Unit 6 Digital Applications for Construction Information
Or
Unit 26 Digital Applications for BIM
Unit 11 Financial Management and Business Practices in Construction
Unit 12 Tender & Estimating
Unit 13 Building Information Modelling
Construction Site Manager Level 5
Unit 28 Group Project
Unit 39 Personal Professional Development
Unit 33 Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects
Unit 30 Project Management
Unit 44 Maintenance Operations
Construction Design and Build Technician Level 5
Unit 28 Group Project
Unit 30 Project Management
Unit 32 Advanced Construction Drawing & Detailing
Unit 33 Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects
Unit 39 Personal Professional Development
Year 1 – XX% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment: XXX hours
Independent Study: XXX hours
Year 2 – XX% of your time is spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment: XXX hours
Independent Study: XXX hours
Assessment
Units will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, projects, portfolios, presentations, case studies, reports, and a research project. Alternative assessment methods may be used where appropriate.
Feedback
Feedback is supplied via Turnitin or directly from the module tutor. The majority of submissions are made via Turnitin and feedback for coursework is provided within twenty working days after the submission date.
Written feedback will be supported verbally should the student require clarification. Formative assessment feedback will be provided at the time of completion where possible, with more detailed summative feedback for reports.
Students will be able to access course timetables for the academic year in September.
Timetables are subject to change, but most students can expect to spend between 1 and 3 days per week on campus, depending on the mode of study e.g. part time or full time.
Tuition Fees
As a student at UCR, you will have two main costs to meet; your tuition fees and living costs.
Our full-time tuition fees for UK and EU students, entering University, can be found on our student finance page. These fees are charged for each academic year of a course and are set by the college annually.
Tuition fees for international students can also be found on our student finance page.
Additional Costs
Learning Resources
All learning resources will be available through the college library or VLE as E-Books, therefore there is no formal requirement to purchase textbooks. Although a list of recommended texts is provided, we also promote the use of online journals, e-books, webinars and podcasts.
Trips
There will be the opportunity to visits a range of different construction sites and employers as part of the course.
You may also be able to attend trade shows, which could be early starts if the event is in London.
Equipment
Students are responsible for everyday stationary, access to a laptop and suitable clothing. Students will also need to purchase:
Prices of equipment are subject to change dependent on retailer.
Apply directly through UCAS
TBC
A minimum of 64 UCAS points
September 2025
Full-time: 2 years
Here you will find useful information about the services and support available at University Centre Reaseheath. Click to expand each item:
University Centre Reaseheath is committed to providing additional financial support to those who need it. To find out about the bursary schemes available visit our additional financial support page.
For students to get the best out of their time at University Centre Reaseheath, we must both recognise that we owe obligations to each other. These obligations are set out in our UCR Student Contract. Before you accept an offer of a place at University Centre Reaseheath, it is important that you read these contract conditions. If you are going to be living in Halls of Residence, you will also need to read the Student Accommodation Licence Conditions. Both of these contracts can be found here.
Click here to view the University Centre Reaseheath Student Protection Plan.
All UCR students are given the opportunity to apply for residential accommodation. First year students are guaranteed accommodation and this offer is made to all applicants who live more than a reasonable daily travelling distance from Reaseheath (providing you have applied before the UCAS equal considerations deadline. For full details on our halls of residence visit our accommodation page.
We have a team of dedicated professionals on hand to offer you support. These include our Student Services Team, Inclusive Learning Team, Library and Learning Resources Team and the Reaseheath Careers Service. You can find more information on the support provided at Reaseheath on our support page.
University Centre Reaseheath is proud to welcome international students. For more information, please visit our international students page.
