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Higher Apprenticeship – Construction Management or Quantity Surveying Level 5 (Apprenticeship Course)

  • University of Wales Trinity St David
36 Months

The construction industry continues to offer rewarding and sustained employment within the UK and overseas, from house building to major infrastructure and capital projects, all being undertaken with the support of sustainable approaches, and an ethos of community and environmental care.

Course details

Study modes:
  • Part time
Course length:
36 Months

What you will learn

The Construction Management / Quantity Surveying apprenticeships offers students an understanding of the design techniques, methodology and implementation of projects from inception to Client handover, drawing upon UK and worldwide case studies to build knowledge in practical application and professional skills for employment.

  • Higher National Diploma – Construction Management or Quantity Surveying
  • Edexcel Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Construction Management (Sustainability)
  • Essential Skills
  • Application of number Level 2 and Communication Level 2

This programme will meet industry demands, and in doing so provide a sound intellectually demanding vocational learning experience linked to industry and professional bodies, a requirement that satisfies the needs of both students and employers. 

Furthermore, the programme team has developed the aims of the course to enhance the development of technical competence and training at a level which is capable of meeting the industry’s current requirements for middle management.

Module outcomes address concerns such as sustainability, energy efficiency, facilities management along with the more familiar outcomes such as management theories, literacy, problem-solving and client needs. Supplementing these is a range of higher level skills which have been designed to integrate with module outcomes.    

  • NVQ – Portfolio of evidence
  • Higher National diploma – Written exam, Set tasks/Synoptic assessment
  • Essential skills – Online/centre based assessments


 

All apprentices must be of employed status and fully supported and endorsed by the employer and hold a relevant level three qualification and ideally have C or above grades in maths and English at GCSE level.

Candidates will be required to complete Essential Skills Qualifications in Application of Number, Communication and Digital Literacy during their studies but support is provided.

Apprenticeships are suitable for both new and existing employees.

Apprenticeships in Wales are fully funded, if eligible.