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Free BTEC Level 4 Construction Management Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 4 Construction Management Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham one day per week, making it manageable alongside work or other commitments. You'll study Construction Technology, the Construction Environment, and Legal and Statutory Requirements. The course covers how construction managers direct, organise, and coordinate resources across residential, commercial, and civil projects, with responsibility for programme, cost, quality, and safety. This Pearson Edexcel level 4 btec construction management qualification takes two years part-time.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

The HNC in Construction Management can lead to Incorporation or Chartership status with the Chartered Institute of Building and other professional bodies.

Construction Managers direct, organise and co-ordinate resources for the construction and maintenance of building, civil and structural works including residential, industrial, retail and leisure facilities and associated infrastructure.

You will be responsible for the programme, cost, quality and safety of development.

You will attend the University Centre one day per week and will study key areas such as Construction Technology, the Construction Environment and Legal and Statutory Requirements.

You will also be expected to conduct additional directed and independent study during your own time away from college to complete the programme.

This course can also be completed as part of a Higher Apprenticeship. Please indicate at application/interview stage if this is a requirement of your employer.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll study construction technology and how it applies to building and civil engineering projects.
  • You'll learn about the construction environment, including how the industry is structured and operates.
  • You'll understand legal and statutory requirements relevant to construction work.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and coordinating resources across a construction programme.
  • You'll learn how to manage cost, quality, and safety on site.
  • You'll explore the maintenance and development of residential, industrial, retail, and leisure facilities.

How you will learn

You'll attend classes at Framwellgate Moor Campus one day per week. Alongside classroom sessions, you'll complete directed and independent study in your own time. Assessment is through coursework and assignments built around the units you study. The course can also be completed as part of a Higher Apprenticeship if your employer supports this route.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham 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.
  • Construction Manager, coordinating resources, costs, and programme delivery.
  • Site Manager, managing safety, quality, and progress on site.
  • Project Coordinator, supporting planning and delivery of construction projects.
  • Contracts Administrator, handling documentation and compliance on construction contracts.
  • Assistant Project Manager, supporting senior managers on larger builds.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 HND in Construction Management (Pearson Edexcel) - the natural next step after this HNC, taking you closer to degree-level study.
  • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management - many universities accept HNC/HND holders onto the second or third year of a degree programme.
  • Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) membership - this HNC can count toward Incorporation or Chartership status with the CIOB and other professional bodies.
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