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Level 4 HNC Construction Management Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus

Cost£4,600
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

£4,600 if you're not eligible for free funding. Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 4 HNC Construction Management Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, part-time over two years on a day or block release basis. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Call 0121 694 5001 or visit the website for full fee information. The course covers the key concepts and practical skills needed across the construction sector. You'll develop your understanding of how emerging technologies affect design and production, and build leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills. Learning combines lectures, tutorials, and practical activities in on-site labs.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for those who are already working in, or training for, a technician role in the construction industry and are looking to enhance their qualifications to move to the next stage of their career. The course may also be suitable for individuals who want to enter the construction industry at trainee technician level.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 18 by August 31st when the course starts. Requirements include GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent Level 2), along with a minimum of 56 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications like one full A Level (e.g., science, physics), BTEC National Diploma in Construction or Civil Engineering, or City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma/Certificate in Construction. Relevant work experience or professional qualifications may also qualify applicants.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of construction technology and the design and production phases of projects.
  • You'll study how emerging technologies are changing the construction industry.
  • You'll build leadership, communication, and project management skills.
  • You'll practise problem-solving and independent thinking in a construction context.
  • You'll apply theory in practical lab and workshop settings.
  • You'll develop an understanding of construction management principles at technician level.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of lectures, tutorials, and practical activities at Longbridge Campus. The course uses state-of-the-art labs and a manufacturing facility to apply classroom theory in a hands-on setting. Teamwork and project-based tasks are built into the programme alongside individual study. Assessment methods follow the Pearson Edexcel HNC framework.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Longbridge Campus 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.
  • Construction Technician. Support design and project delivery teams.
  • Assistant Site Manager. Help coordinate trades and schedules on site.
  • Trainee Project Manager. Work toward managing construction projects end to end.
  • Estimating Technician. Prepare cost plans and tender documents.
  • Building Inspector (trainee). Check construction work meets regulations.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 HND in Construction Management. The natural next step after the HNC, deepening technical and management knowledge.
  • BSc (Hons) Construction Management. Many universities accept the HNC or HND for direct entry onto the second or third year of a degree.
  • Chartered Membership (CIOB). After gaining degree-level qualifications and relevant experience, you can work toward Chartered status with the Chartered Institute of Building.
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