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This programme will provide students with an understanding of the principles and application of a range of design and construction technologies, and the skills for managing construction projects.It will also provide a knowledge of the legal and regulatory processes within the construction industry.  The course will also provide an understanding of environmental, sustainability and health and safety issues.  A range of professional and intellectual skills will be developed, including site surveying, IT and the use of Computer Aided Design, pricing and problem solving.

Validation
The University of Cumbria.

Length of course
Part-time Three Years
Attendance: Two evenings
5-9 pm per week in term time

Entry Requirements
80 UCAS points – typically National Diploma/Certificate or A-level or Level 3 qualification, preferably in a construction related subject.  Plus normally a minimum of four GCSE passes at Grade C. Extensive relevant work experience will be taken into account for mature students.

What will I study?
The programme will be as follows:

Year One Modules

• Legal Studies
• Construction Technology
• ICT and CAD
• Work-based Module
   

Year Two Modules

• Construction Management
• Land Surveying, Measurement and Pricing
• Construction Technology
• Team Project
   

Year Three Modules

• Contract Procedures
• Work-based Module
• Plus two out of the following optional modules:
• Entrepreneurial Business Skills
• Deconstruction and Remediation Management
• Heritage and Restoration Management
• Building Services Engineering

How will I Learn?
A mixture of lectures, workshops, discussions, tutorials, practical lab activities and work-based learning

How will I be assessed?
Written reports, groupwork, practical work, presentations, portfolio of design work, ICT skills etc.

Progression opportunities
Employment opportunities include site management, estimator/surveyor project management, surveyor.
Students may be able to progress on to the Honours Degree programme BSc Construction Management or another related honours degree.