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If you aspire to enter the construction industry at a supervisory level, the HNC Construction Management will give you the knowledge and skills to achieve this.

The construction industry is one of the most diverse and interesting fields to work in, with careers available including: architectural technology; construction management; quantity surveying; and facility management.

Mandatory units are:
Construction management: graded unit 1; Construction materials and specification; Construction site surveying A; Construction technology: industrial/commercial superstructure; Construction technology: substructure; Site administration; Standard forms of construction contracts.

Option units may include:
Architectural design sketching and drawing; Building services: an introduction; CAD 2D1; Construction planning; Construction technical communication skills; Construction technology: domestic construction; Estimating; Financial studies for the construction industry; Health and safety in construction; Managing construction organisations; Personnel development planning; Quality in construction; Structural mechanics.

Entry Requirements

1 Higher; Maths, Graphic Communication or a science subject preferred; or Foundation Apprenticeship Civil Engineering; or relevant NC or NQ at SCQF Level 6. You may be required to attend an interview.

Progression Routes

Relevant HND or degree