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BTEC Level 4 Construction Management Course in Tower Hamlets

Cost£2925 per year
Duration60 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 4 Construction Management Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at London City Institute of Technology, part-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 4 btec construction management course runs over 60 weeks, giving you time to balance study with work or other commitments. You'll build a broad foundation in construction management, covering the technical and managerial knowledge employers look for at supervisory level. Entry requires a minimum of 96 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications, or a BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Merit/Pass grade in a construction-related subject, plus GCSEs in English, Maths and Science. Fees are £2,925 per year.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students taking their first steps into employment, and those who are in employment and would like to progress in the workplace by studying part time. The course is also designed to meet employers’ needs. Higher National HTQs are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Levels 4 and 5 with a high academic content.

The HNC offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of some sector specific skills and knowledge through the specialist units in each pathway. The units in these pathways effectively build underpinning core knowledge while preparing you for more intense subject specialisation at higher levels. You will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study and directed study.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE qualifications at grade A*-C or 9-4 (to include, science, Maths and English) BTEC Level 3 Diploma with MP grade or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MPP grade in a Construction/Building services bias. The usual entry requirements for this course are a minimum of 96 UCAS points obtained from level 3 qualifications. English language requirements Students who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied the final two years of school in English but can demonstrate capability

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of construction technology and the built environment.
  • You'll develop knowledge of construction project management processes.
  • You'll learn how to manage health, safety and welfare on construction sites.
  • You'll explore construction law, contracts and procurement.
  • You'll understand the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects.
  • You'll develop skills in team leadership and site supervision.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at London City Institute of Technology. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National is through a combination of assignments, project work and practical tasks. There are no traditional written exams for most units. You'll complete assignments that relate to real construction scenarios, assessed against Pearson's national standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London City Institute of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Site Supervisor: oversee day-to-day work on construction sites
  • Assistant Site Manager: support project delivery and site coordination
  • Construction Technician: provide technical support across build projects
  • Junior Project Manager: coordinate tasks, timelines and subcontractors
  • Quantity Surveying Assistant: support cost management on construction projects
  • Building Inspector (trainee): check compliance with building regulations

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Level 5 in Construction Management: the natural next step, deepening your knowledge and moving you closer to graduate-level roles.
  • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying: many universities accept the HNC for entry into Year 2, giving you a degree pathway.
  • CIOB membership and Chartered Construction Manager status: a longer-term professional goal once you have the degree and experience.
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