Level 5 Construction Management Course in Leicester. Classes run full-time at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. To enrol, you need to have already completed a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction Management. The course takes one year and covers Project Management, Contract Management, Construction Technology, Sustainable Construction, and a Group Project. You'll complete five mandatory units and three optional units, totalling 120 credits. The 120 credits are transferable to a BSc Construction Management top-up degree.
Who this course is for
This course is designed as an extension for those who have completed their Higher National Certificate in Construction Management and would like to progress onto the Higher National Diploma and study on a one-year full-time basis. The course consists of mandatory and optional subject units, covering topics such as Project Management, Contract Management, Construction Technology, Sustainable Construction, and Group Project.
Entry requirements
To enrol on this course, you will have already achieved the Higher National Certificate (HNC) Construction Management qualification.
What you will learn
You'll apply project management techniques to complex construction scenarios.
You'll study contract management principles used in the construction industry.
You'll explore construction technology for complex buildings.
You'll examine sustainable construction methods and practices.
You'll develop skills in maintenance and operations management.
You'll work on a group project, applying learning across multiple subject areas.
You'll build personal and professional development skills relevant to management roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Freemen's Park Campus. Assessment is through assignments, case studies, reports, presentations, and group project work. There are no written exams. You'll complete eight units in total, five mandatory and three optional, each worth 15 credits, reaching 120 credits across the year.
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 construction site operations
Construction Manager, managing projects from planning through to completion
Project Manager, coordinating timelines, budgets, and contractors
Contracts Manager, handling procurement and contract administration
Site Manager, responsible for safety, quality, and programme on site
Construction Operations Manager, leading teams across multiple projects
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Construction Management (top-up degree): the 120 credits from this Diploma transfer directly to a two-year part-time top-up degree at Leicester College, or may be recognised at other universities at their discretion. This is the natural next step toward chartered status.
Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB): relevant for those moving into senior management roles in the construction industry.
