BTEC Level 4 Construction Management Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. This Pearson Edexcel level 4 btec construction management course covers the core concepts of construction and construction management functions. You'll develop practical knowledge through research, independent study, directed study, and workplace scenarios, alongside transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and analysis. Entry requires a Level 3 qualification at Merit grade or equivalent, or five years of relevant industry experience.
Who this course is for
If you have already achieved a Level 3 qualification and you are interested in studying a higher education course which could lead to jobs such as assistant construction site supervisor or assistant project manager in the construction and built environment industry, this one-year full-time course is ideal for you.The Level 4 units of this qualification provide a broad introduction to construction and different construction management functions. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.Students will gain a wide range of construction knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of construction. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of construction.This qualification has been developed in collaboration with several construction employers, educational institutions and professional bodies such as:Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)Chartered Association of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)The Institute of Business, Engineering and TechnologyInstitute of Highway Engineers (IHE)The Institute of Informatics StudiesInstitution of Civ
Entry requirements
You need to be highly motivated and working in the construction industry. You should have at least one of the following:A Level 3 qualification with an overall grade equivalent of ‘Merit’. This could be a Level 3 qualification in Construction or construction-related field, three A-levels in relevant subjects or a Level 3 qualification in Engineering. An international equivalent of these is also accepted.Relevant work/industrial experience of five years (full-time). If this work experience is not
What you will learn
You'll develop broad knowledge of construction processes and management functions.
You'll study how construction projects are planned, organised, and supervised.
You'll build skills in research, analysis, and independent study relevant to the built environment.
You'll explore the behaviours and attitudes required for professional responsibility in construction roles.
You'll develop transferable skills in communication and teamwork valued by employers.
You'll gain understanding of the basic concepts of construction at Level 4.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Derby College, combining directed study, independent research, and vocational activities based on workplace scenarios. Assessment is through assignments and project-based work linked to real construction contexts. An interview is required before you start the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assistant site supervisor, supporting day-to-day construction site operations.
Assistant project manager, helping coordinate construction projects from start to finish.
Site supervisor, overseeing work on construction sites with some personal responsibility.
Construction management trainee, entering a structured route into site management.
Built environment administrator, supporting project planning and compliance teams.
What you could study next
HNC to HND: A Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma (Level 5) in Construction Management is the natural next step, deepening specialist knowledge and strengthening your route into senior site or project management roles.
Degree top-up: Many universities accept an HNC as the basis for a degree top-up, allowing you to complete a full BSc in Construction Management or a related subject in one or two further years.
