HNC Modern Methods of Construction for England at Nottingham Trent University

A Higher National Certificate at the NTU Mansfield Hub focused on sustainable construction and modern methods, covering design, manufacture and installation using advanced technologies for a low and zero-carbon built environment. The full-time route runs two days a week, and the course contains a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).

Faculty: School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment  |  Department: Construction Management (NTU Mansfield)  |  Duration: One year full-time, or two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Principles of Alternative Energy, Construction Technology, Digital Applications for Construction Information, Tender and Procurement, The Construction Environment, Building Information Modelling, Construction Design Project and Principles of Off-site Construction. Teaching includes seminars and lab sessions, industry projects and optional placements, with access to a Construction Lab and CAD suite.

Career pathways

Typical roles include Civil Engineering Project Manager, Civil Engineering Technician, Building Services Engineering Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Quantity Surveyor, Housing Design Technician, Off-site Construction Manager, BIM Technician, Architectural Technologist, Planning Officer and Building Control Officer. Graduates can progress to BSc (Hons) Construction Management or Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (year two entry), or Building Surveying, Property Development and Planning, Property Finance and Investment or Real Estate (year one entry), and Level 6 Chartered Surveyor degree apprenticeship pathways.

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