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HNC Construction Management & Technology (College Course)

  • Ammanford Campus
18 Months

Construction management offers a wide career progression pathway with a number of highly responsible roles in a fast growing industry.

This 18 month part-time programme is validated and awarded by University of Wales Trinity St David and is intended to build on the knowledge and skills gained as a result of previous study or experience. 

It has been designed to provide a qualification appropriate for those people already practising, those who intend to practise as higher technicians and those wanting to progress on to further study. 

Course details

Study modes:
  • Part time
Course length:
18 Months

What you will learn

  • Modular in design
  • Recognised by industry and professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Building
  • Stand alone qualification
  • Part-time study

The modular programme comprises a minimum of seven specified modules.  The full qualification is awarded when all modules have been completed.   

Specified Modules -

  • Built Environment Law and Contract
  • Construction Technology 1
  • Health, Safety, Welfare and Risk in Construction
  • Tendering and Estimating
  • Surveying and Measuring Buildings
  • Materials and Science
  • Site Management

Successful completion of the HNC can enhance career prospects within the construction industry and related employment opportunities such as local authorities, housing associations, health service trusts, privatised utilities and other property owning industries. The qualification can be upgraded to a foundation degree with further study.

The modules are assessed through a combination of assignments, projects, phase tests and examinations. 

  • A construction related level 3 technical qualification
  • Two A-Levels
  • Mature students with experience, subject to successful interview
  • NVQ Level 3 in a construction related discipline

There is no additional fee, however, it is likely that you will incur additional costs for personal equipment and for course related excursions.