HNC Sustainable Construction Management

This course is subject to final confirmation of availability
Delivered at	Accrington & Rossendale College University Centre
Start Date	Sep 2023
Duration	1 Year
Cost	Full-Time £9000 Year 1 / Part-Time £4500 Year 1
* The fees charged on your course will not rise by more than inflation during your studies but the College reserves the right to increase fees annually by not more than RPIX (Retail Prices Index excluding Mortgage Interest). If your studies are to be funded by your employer or as part of an Apprenticeship then different rates may apply, please enquire for details. ** All fees are payable to Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre

Course overview

Do you currently work in the construction industry? Or maybe you would like to start your career and
work your way up to a senior position? Our programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills,
techniques, and behaviours needed for a managerial career in construction, while having a clear focus
on sustainability and the environment. You will gain an understanding of the responsibilities of managing
site operations while allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge to real world construction problems.

What will I learn

You will study:
• Science and materials for construction
• Construction sustainability
• Individual construction project
• CAD in construction
• Construction site management
• Managing site operations

How will the courses be assessed?

A series of written and practical work
is assessed by your lecturers and will
determine your overall grade.

Entry requirements

Candidates are selected on the basis of their ability to cope with
and benefit from the programme. Their suitability can be
demonstrated either through previous educational achievement or
through experience and aptitude.

Admission by prior qualification will normally require a minimum 32
UCAS Tariff points with the majority of the points gained in
Construction subjects. Typically, points can be derived from:
o One GCE A level or Vocational A level pass or
equivalent
o Two AS level passes
o BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
o Other qualifications such as Scottish Highers, Welsh
Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificates,
International Baccalaureate, with the required UCAS
points
o A pass in a recognised Access course
o Equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications

Admission by experience and aptitude will be based on the length
and type of the candidate’s employment experience and his/her
ability to demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for the
subject. As part of this process, candidates may be required to
undertake aptitude tests and/or to provide personal and/or
employment references.

Maths & English Grade C and above should be held, or Fun