Award:ÌýHigher National Certificate
Mode of Study:ÌýPart-Time
Duration:Ìý2 years
Location:ÌýÐӰɶÀ¼Ò
UCAS points:Ìý32 points
UCAS Code:Ìý230K
Start Date:Ìý23/09/2024
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Equivalent to the first year of a university degree, this part-time employment-focused Higher National CertificateÌýConstruction for England taught at ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò 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 Site Supervisor occupation, this course supports you in developing the work-ready and future-proof construction skills employers demand.
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For an informal discussion about the programmes, please contact:Ìý
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Lawrence Atherton,Ìý
Programme Leader, ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò
Email:Ìýlawrence.atherton@boltoncc.ac.ukÌý
Telephone:Ìý+44 (0)1204 482556
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The ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò courses shown on ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò’s website are taught by ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò on behalf of the University of ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò. Therefore, all the information applicants and learners provide will be shared between these two organisations. Applicants and learners will receive communication from both the University of ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò and ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò.ÌýStudent Finance Loan applications should be made using the institution ‘University of ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò’ not ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò.
Award:ÌýHigher National Certificate
Mode of Study:ÌýPart-Time
Duration:Ìý2 years
Location:ÌýÐӰɶÀ¼Ò
UCAS points:Ìý32 points
UCAS Code:Ìý230K
Start Date:Ìý23/09/2024
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This Higher National Certificate Construction Management for England, Construction Design and Build Technician course is taught by ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò on behalf of the University of ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò.
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Our part-time day-release Level 4 Higher National Certificate 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. The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) approved the course as meeting the Construction Design and Build Technician Ìýoccupational standard at Level 4 and this is 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.
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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.Ìý
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All Higher National CertificateÌýConstruction 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.
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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.
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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.Ìý
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Where changes are made to material information contained in this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant.
Higher Technical QualificationsÌýopen up an exciting world of opportunity, empowering you for the future. The University of ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò's Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician) taught at ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò is an approved Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification. It's ideal if you're seeking a career in the construction sector or wish to progress to a construction-related honours degree or degree apprenticeship. If you're already working in the construction sector, you can use this Higher National CertificateÌýto upskill or retrain, acquire valuable design and build experience and gain vital new skills to support your career progression.
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This qualification was developed in close collaboration with experts from employers and professional bodies to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge needed for career success. Your learning will be rooted in the real world so that you leave the course as a work-ready graduate with the professional skills and behaviours that employers need.
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This Higher National CertificateÌýis designed to advance your career in construction and the built environment. The course offers a broad education designed to support your entry into a career in construction management and operations. You may already be employed in the construction sector, and after successful completion of this course, you should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities at work.
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If you successfully complete this Higher National Certificate, you'll be able to progress onto a higher level qualification, such as an Higher National DiplomaÌýin Construction. You'll also be able to apply for advanced standing to bachelor's degrees in a range of construction disciplines.
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You also use this qualification as a stepping-stone into various other careers. Some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or further study. Some possibilities include the following:
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When completing your student finance application, please list your institution as ‘University of ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò’, not ‘ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò’.
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Important note regarding tuition fees for the 2024-2025 academic year:ÌýEU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read theÌýÌýweb page on www.gov.uk for information.
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The fees for a student's course of study will be set for the normal duration of that course subject only to inflationary increases – measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded in March each year to take effect for subsequent start dates.
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There may be some additional or optional costs associated with this course. These will be published after approval of the programme.
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For valued members of the University of ÐӰɶÀ¼Ò Group and progressing students, we try to make our application process as simple and as fast as possible.
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By selecting the link for your chosen course from the list shown below, you will be taken directly to our online application form. Please read the user guidance before completing this, and ensure you upload all supporting documents such as certificates and your personal statement when you apply.
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When you are asked to add a contact email address, please ensure you add yourÌýcollege/university email account addressÌýas well as your personal address. If you do not add your college address as your contact address, we will be unable to identify you as a partner and offer you the benefits of being part of our group.
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If you are ready to apply directly, please select your chosen start date from the list below.
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Before applying, please read the entry requirements section of this page.
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If your course runs at multiple locations or has various start dates, please be sure to select the correct application link from the list below.
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Before beginning your application, you should have the following information to hand:
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Details of the educational establishments you attended and dates
Your certificates for the qualifications you are using to gain entry to the course – you will need to enter the completion date and upload copies
Details of any employment history, including name, address, dates and role
Personal statement – this can be either input into the relevant field or uploaded separately
Details including email addresses of two referees, at least one of which should be someone who can provide an academic reference
Please make sure any documents you wish to upload in support of your application are in pdf or jpeg format. Personal statements may be word documents.
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Please ensure your data is correct at each stage of the application before you proceed to the next page. If you use the back button at any time during the application, you should check the validity of the data you have already inputted.
If you experience difficulties during the application process, contact the Undergraduate Admissions Team on 01204 903394 orÌýUGadmissions@bolton.ac.uk
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Apply online:ÌýÐӰɶÀ¼ÒÌý
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We look forward to receiving your application and you continuing your academic journey with us!
The varied nature of this Higher National CertificateÌýprogramme means that we use a wide range of teaching and learning methods. We combine timetabled classes with student-centred and independent learning to ensure you acquire and develop the appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills. You can expect to attend lectures, practical sessions, workshops, tutorials and informal group study sessions. There will also be opportunities to visit sites and attend guest lectures by specialists from industry, professional bodies or other academic institutions.
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There are significant opportunities to spend time with the tutors and technicians during timetabled classes, practical work and tutorials. However, we’ll still expect you to devote a significant amount of time to personal study. For example, you might spend this time engaging in general background reading, revisiting practical work, attending technical meetings and lectures provided by professional bodies or working on assignments.
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We use various assessment methods depending on the learning outcome in question and the type of module content being assessed. You'll have opportunities to test your understanding of subjects informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark or grade. Each module/unit will normally contain at least one piece of practice or 'formative' assessment for which you'll receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades/marks you receive for them do not count toward your module/unit mark or grade.Ìý
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You must also complete formal or 'summative' assessments for each module/unit. Methods include a range of coursework assessments such as exams, essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, and a project. The grades from the formal assessments count towards your module/unit mark or grade.
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The modules listed below may be a mixture of compulsory and optional. You may not have the opportunity to study all the modules shown as part of the course.
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Level One | Coursework (100%) |
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Level One | Guided independent study 60%, Scheduled learning and teaching activities 40% |
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Disclaimer
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The university will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for the academic year in which you begin your course. The university considers changes to courses very carefully and the university will minimise any changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up-to-date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason, we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module.
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