BTEC Level 4 Construction Management Course in Leicester – Leicester College Freemen’s Park Campus – Full-time

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP6355.00.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

BTEC Level 4 Construction Management Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year, starting in September 2026. You'll study construction technology, site supervision, finance, legal and statutory requirements, and digital tools used across the construction industry. Units cover the applied knowledge and skills that employers in the construction sector look for. Entry requirements include a Level 3 qualification equivalent to 32 UCAS points, plus GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above.

Who this course is for

The Higher National qualifications in Construction and the Built Environment will help you continue your education through applied learning.

In this course, you will study a wide-ranging spectrum of the construction and the built environment sector. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the construction and the built environment sector, the Higher Nationals give you experience of the sector and prepare you for further study or training.

Then after you have completed the course you can pursue or advance your career in construction and the built environment.

What you will learn

  • You'll study construction technology and how it applies on site.
  • You'll cover legal and statutory requirements in construction.
  • You'll learn how to manage site supervision and operations.
  • You'll apply finance principles to construction projects.
  • You'll use digital tools for construction information management.
  • You'll develop surveying, measuring, and setting-out skills.
  • You'll complete an individual design project assessed by Pearson Edexcel.
  • You'll explore the construction environment and sustainability considerations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Freemen's Park Campus, running full-time from 9am to 5pm. Assessment includes mandatory units completed throughout the year, plus an Individual Design Project set and assessed by Pearson Edexcel. Units are assessed through coursework, projects, and practical tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work across the mandatory Level 4 units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Site Supervisor: oversee day-to-day operations on construction sites.
  • Construction Manager: manage projects, teams, and site programmes.
  • Assistant Site Manager: support project delivery and site coordination.
  • Quantity Surveyor Assistant: work on costs and measurements for projects.
  • Construction Project Coordinator: plan and track construction project activity.
  • Building Inspector: check construction work meets regulations and standards.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction Management (Level 5): the natural next step after the HNC, deepening your technical and management knowledge.
  • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying: many universities accept the HNC or HND for direct entry onto degree programmes.
  • CIOB membership routes: the Chartered Institute of Building recognises HNC-level study as part of its professional membership pathway.