HND in Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician)

Over the duration of two years, this HND in Construction Management course will give you a strong fundamental scope of the global construction sector. You will also develop the specialised skills and understanding that top employers are demanding from their recruits. Your first year will enable you to get gain a clear grasp of how the modern construction industry operates. The second year will focus on more specialised areas of the industry with key topics including Maintenance and Operations, Personal professional development and Management for Complex Building Projects.

The personal development and new skills you acquire on our HND in Construction will enable you to thrive across several career paths across the construction industry. The careers you’ll be able to consider after graduating include:

• Assistant Design Co-Ordinator
• Design & Build Co-Ordinator
• Construction Site Supervisor
• Construction Design Technician
• Site Manager
• Project Manager
• Health & Safety Manager
• Planning Supervisor

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

Applicants must be aged 18+ and: 

• Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
• Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
• Pass an Academic interview.

Applicants aged 21+:

• We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
• Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Next Steps:

1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the  ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
3. A panel interview takes place to assess your application. 
4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

The construction industry is an environment that requires the right blend of practical and technical understanding to be effective. Therefore, our HND in Construction is designed to give you the best of both worlds with your learning. In Year 1, you will gain a fundamental understanding of the global construction sector and the key issues impacting the industry. The second year delivers a more technical insight into key areas of the industry while exposing you to real-life case studies, interactive practical sessions, site inspections and expert guest speakers from the sector. When you’ve completed your studies, you will have the capacity to manage the expectations across many fields within the global construction sector.

Our HND in Construction is available exclusively in London, one of the world’s premier construction development hubs. As you learn in the classroom, you’ll be able to attend interesting site inspections across the Capital — and enjoy all that London has to offer during your leisure time.

At GBS, we know that finding a course that fits in with your life is essential for getting the most from your studies. Therefore, our HND in Construction course is available on weekends — providing the space you need to keep your lifestyle balanced inside and out of the classroom.

There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:

• Presentations
• Reports/Project reports
• In-class tests
• Work-based projects
• Professional discussions
• Writing an assignment/report/essay
• CAD drawings and specifications
• Practical assessments
• Analyzing a case study
• Completing a portfolio of evidence

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work.

Self-study is vital to your success in this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.