Construction professionals play key roles – including management, consultation and advisory roles – in sectors such as industrial, commercial or domestic construction, energy and infrastructure.
Our HND in Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician) course enables you to gain up-to-date specialist knowledge from our in-house experts, as well as develop your organisational and planning skills. Learning is hands-on and practical, with site visits, case studies, and live projects.
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Our HND Construction Management course at GBS puts you on track to reaching your career goals within the global construction sector. The course has been designed to develop your specialist skills and knowledge, and to transform you into the professional that top employers in the construction industry are looking for.
Upon graduation, a range of careers paths will be open to you, including:
- Assistant Design Co-ordinator
- Design & Build Co-ordinator
- Construction Site Supervisor
- Construction Design Technician
- Site Manager
- Project Manager
- Health & Safety Manager
- Planning Supervisor
You will gain an understanding of the way technology is transforming construction, and will be ready and equipped to work with this technology. You will also learn more about contemporary issues facing the industry – in particular sustainability and the environment – and about the role that construction plays in addressing these issues.
The construction industry is a very practical, technical and hands-on environment, and teaching and learning on the course reflects this. You will learn from real life examples, work-related learning, practical sessions, site inspections and expert guest speakers from the sector – all of which brings learning to life and makes for a dynamic student experience.
Evening classes are available, subject to minimum class size.
Year 1:
- Building Information Modelling (15 credits)
- Construction Design Project (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
- Construction Technology (15 credits)
- Digital Applications for Construction Information (15 credits)
- Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction (15 credits)
- Legal & Statutory Responsibilities in Construction (15 credits)
- Tender & Procurement (15 credits)
- The Construction Environment (15 credits)
Year 2:
- Advanced Construction Drawing & Detailing (15 credits)
- Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects (15 credits)
- Contracts & Management (15 credits)
- Group Project (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
- Maintenance & Operations (15 credits)
- Personal Professional Development (15 credits)
- Project Management (15 credits)
- Sustainable Methods of Construction (15 credits)
There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:
- Presentations
- Reports/Project reports
- In-class tests
- Work-based projects
- Professional discussions
- Writing an assignment/report/essay
- CAD drawings and specifications
- Practical assessments
- Analyzing a case study
- Completing a portfolio of evidence
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work.
Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
Applicants must be aged 18+ and:
- Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
- Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
- Pass an Academic interview.
Applicants aged 21+:
- We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
- Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
Next steps:
- Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
- Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
- A panel interview takes place to assess your application.
- GBS make a final decision on your application.
Fees
| Course name | Fees for June 2025 | Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025 |
| HND in Construction Management for England (Construction Design and Build Technician) – (Pearson) | £6,000 (per year) | £6,355 (per year) |
Following the Government’s announcement that Undergraduate tuition fees for UK Undergraduate students will change for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025 GBS has updated the Fees information, as shown above.
Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the government.
Funding Your Study
You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying.
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information.
Over the duration of two years, this HND in Construction Management course will give you a strong fundamental scope of the global construction sector. You will also develop the specialised skills and understanding that top employers are demanding from their recruits. Your first year will enable you to get gain a clear grasp of how the modern construction industry operates. The second year will focus on more specialised areas of the industry with key topics including Maintenance and Operations, Personal professional development and Management for Complex Building Projects.
The construction industry is an environment that requires the right blend of practical and technical understanding to be effective. Therefore, our HND in Construction is designed to give you the best of both worlds with your learning. In Year 1, you will gain a fundamental understanding of the global construction sector and the key issues impacting the industry. The second year delivers a more technical insight into key areas of the industry while exposing you to real-life case studies, interactive practical sessions, site inspections and expert guest speakers from the sector. When you’ve completed your studies, you will have the capacity to manage the expectations across many fields within the global construction sector.
The personal development and new skills you acquire on our HND in Construction will enable you to thrive across several career paths across the construction industry. The careers you’ll be able to consider after graduating include:
- Assistant Design Co-Ordinator
- Design & Build Co-Ordinator
- Construction Site Supervisor
- Construction Design Technician
- Site Manager
- Project Manager
- Health & Safety Manager
- Planning Supervisor
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