Construction and the Built Environment

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction and the Built Environment is a one-year, full time equivalent distance learning programme. This course is designed as a 'top up' from the two-year part-time Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment. This programme is delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) where your assignments are issued with deadlines. The assignments will be accompanied by learning resources to get you started. This flexible programme of study allows you to fit your learning around your work and home life, ideal for anybody unable to commit to attending College for a full day each week. It is envisaged you will need to allow 12 hours per week to complete this course. However, this is flexible (some students will require additional or less time depending on the individual to complete this course.) You will be supported in your independent studies through weekly tutorials online or in person with our highly experienced lecturer who has both practical and academic experience within construction management and quantity surveying. The course is aligned with professional body requirements and provides a progression route to the professional qualifications offered by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It is designed to give you knowledge and understanding of how new and traditional technologies, management systems and scientific concepts affect the planning, design and production of construction projects. You will also learn how to manage health, safety and welfare during the design and production of buildings, and will develop your ability to work independently and as part of a team on projects. This programme will run with a minimum of six students. Through our Virtual Learning Environment, you will be able to access video editing programmes and Microsoft 365 for free.

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You will need a Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment.