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Level 5 Construction Management Course in Coventry

Cost£7,950.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 Construction Management Course in Coventry. Classes run at Coventry University, full-time over two years. You'll study a broad range of subjects covering the construction industry, from Construction Technology and Financial Management to Tender and Procurement and BIM and its Digital Applications. The course also covers Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction and Business Practices in Construction. It's designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for management and operations roles in construction, including working across international environments. The course is mapped to professional body standards and supports progression within the industry.

Who this course is for

Subjects covered in the course are broad and varied including; Construction Environment, Construction Technology, Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction, Financial Management, Business Practices in Construction, Tender and Procurement as well as BIM and its Digital Applications, among others. The aim of this course is to:

  • To provide you with core skills required for a range of careers in construction, specifically those related to management and operations as well as give students the skills, knowledge and understanding you might need to achieve high performance in the international construction environment
  • To help you develop enquiring mind, and have the abilities and confidence to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex construction situations
  • To help you develop an understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the construction environment as well as equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values, and to allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.

The pathways at both Level 4 and Level 5 are mapped to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Occupational Standards and professional body standards with the aim of providing professional status Level 5 HND and progression to direct employment, upon successful completion of this course. The vendor-accredited certification indicates that the course meets industry standards and prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to enter the workforce. Additionally, obtaining a vendor-accredited certification can demonstrate to employers that a student has achieved a certain level of expertise and competence in a particular area.

Entry requirements

80 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A* - C including Maths and English. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification. At CU Group we are committed to recognising achievements in the context of which they were achieved as we understand that barriers may make it more challenging for some applicants to achieve course entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll study Construction Technology and the built environment.
  • You'll learn Financial Management principles applied to construction projects.
  • You'll explore Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction.
  • You'll develop knowledge of Tender and Procurement processes.
  • You'll gain skills in Business Practices in Construction.
  • You'll learn how BIM and digital applications are used in construction.
  • You'll develop the ability to manage and lead across different business functions.
  • You'll build understanding of culturally diverse organisations and cross-cultural issues in construction.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered on campus at Coventry University. The course is structured across two years of full-time daytime study. Assessment methods are drawn from the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National framework and are confirmed by the centre before you start. You'll engage with a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum covering both technical and management subjects.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Coventry University 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.
  • Design and Build Technician, coordinating design and construction processes.
  • Contracts Manager, handling procurement, tenders, and contractor relationships.
  • BIM Coordinator, managing digital construction information and models.
  • Project Manager, leading construction projects across multiple teams.
  • Quantity Surveyor (with further study), managing costs on construction projects.

What you could study next

  • A Level 6 Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related subject, for those wanting to reach chartered status or senior management roles.
  • Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), a professional qualification recognised across the construction industry.
  • A Level 7 postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Construction Law, for those moving into senior or specialist roles.
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