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HNC Construction Management

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

Special features

  • This course is the ideal stepping-stone into a variety of HND Construction courses

  • If you are already working in the industry, you can study by day-release or evening classes

General Eligibility

  • 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above, preferably Maths, Graphic Communication or a science subject OR

  • 1 A level at grade D or above, preferably Maths, Physics or Graphical Communication OR

  • Alternatively, NC/NQ in a construction-related subject or the completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship Civil Engineering

  • Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply, appropriate construction-related experience will be taken into consideration

  • You may be required to attend an interview

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - HNC

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 organizations

  • Personnel development planning 

  • Quality in construction

  • Structural mechanics

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL69
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo00
  • Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50

  • TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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