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

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP3178.00.
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modePart-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, part-time during the day. The annual tuition fee is £3,178. This Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in construction management and the built environment. The course runs over two years. You'll need to be aged 18 or over by 31 August of the year the course starts, and hold a minimum of 120 UCAS points.

Who this course is for

The Higher National qualifications in Construction and The Built Environment are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning.

Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the industry and are designed to support you to pursue or advance a career in construction and the built environment. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of construction, the Higher Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment give you experience in the sector and prepare you for further study or training.

What you will learn

  • You'll study construction technology and how buildings are designed and built.
  • You'll learn the legal and statutory requirements that govern construction projects.
  • You'll develop skills in site supervision and management.
  • You'll practise surveying, measuring, and setting out on site.
  • You'll explore finance in construction, including how projects are costed and managed.
  • You'll use digital applications for construction information.
  • You'll complete an individual design project set by Pearson Edexcel.
  • You'll study tender and procurement processes in the second year.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Freemen's Park Campus. Learning is delivered through a mix of taught sessions and project-based work. Assessment includes a mandatory individual design project set by Pearson Edexcel, alongside unit-based assignments and coursework. The second year includes mandatory units and optional units chosen by the programme lead based on student demand and tutor expertise.

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: overseeing day-to-day work on construction sites
  • Assistant Site Manager: supporting project delivery and site coordination
  • Construction Technician: providing technical support across build projects
  • Quantity Surveyor Assistant: helping to cost and manage construction contracts
  • Building Inspector: checking construction work meets regulations
  • Construction Project Coordinator: organising schedules, resources, and contractors

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction Management: the natural next step after the HNC, deepening your knowledge and opening more senior roles.
  • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management: a full degree for those aiming toward chartered status or senior management.
  • CIOB membership routes: the Chartered Institute of Building offers professional membership pathways for those with HNC-level qualifications and relevant experience.

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