Course Overview Do you want a comprehensive introduction to the construction industry? The Higher National in Construction Management is the course for you! Providing you with a broad introduction into construction and different construction management functions. You will gain knowledge through research, independent study, practical applications, directed study and workplace scenarios. The purpose of the course is to develop you as a professional individual, who will be able to meet the requirements of employers within the construction sector. Key Features The Higher National in Construction Management is continually assessed using a combination of: Exceptional academic and pastoral support Dedicated construction and classroom facilities to support the application of theory into practice Close links with industry providing you with valuable connections Course Content The Higher National in Construction Management for England (Site Supervisor) requires the completion of 8 Mandatory core units these include (Each Unit = 15 credit value) Unit 1: Construction Design Project Unit 2: Construction Technology or Unit 17: Civil Engineering Technology Unit 4: The Construction Environment Unit 5: Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information or Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling Unit 7: Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out Unit 11: Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction Unit 20: Site Supervision & Operations Entry Requirements Entry requirements for The Higher National in Construction Management is 32 UCAS Tariff points. Level 3 qualification(s) in Construction Minimum 4 GCSE’s at grades A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) Maths, English and Science An Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution Alternative entry requirements include: Relevant work experience/5 years within the industry International equivalent to the above qualifications Other related Level 3 qualifications All applicants are required to attend an interview with the course tutors, where course requirements and current skills will be discussed and explored to ascertain suitability.
September 2026
James Watt College
Aldridge Road,
Great Barr,
Birmingham,
B44 8NE, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom
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