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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Construction Management (Construction Site Supervisor)

Upgrade your HNC in Construction Management to an HND, developing your understanding of the Construction Manager's role in supervising construction projects.

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Why choose this course

  1. Plan and manage resources for the efficient delivery of projects
  2. Taught by staff with extensive industrial experience
  3. Practical, assessment and employability workshops alongside theory-led lectures
  4. Prepares you for employment as a Site Supervisor
  5. Progress to a top-up degree or professional body membership

Overview

Are you considering upgrading your HNC in Construction Management to an HND in Construction Management(Construction Site Supervisor)? Do you wish to further develop both your understanding and knowledge of the role of the Construction Manager?

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This course at DNColleges explores the responsibilities of the Construction Manager and their essential involvement in the construction, maintenance of the infrastructure, and key technologies and processes involved in supervising construction projects. You will be able to describe, analyse and evaluate construction project requirements, determine, allocate and plan and manage resources for the efficient delivery of projects using modern techniques.

All teaching staff having extensive industrial experience, are highly qualified and enthusiastic professionals.

Upon completion of your HND Construction Management you will have developed a wider knowledge of the construction which will prepare you for employment opportunities in the industry as a Site Supervisor or take further qualifications to further your knowledge and understanding of the industry

What you’ll study

Level 5 · 8 units

This course is comprised of the following core, level 5 units that all students complete. Each unit has a 15-credit value:

  1. Level 5

    • Group Project (Pearson-set)
    • Personal Professional Development
    • Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects
    • Project Management
    • Maintenance & Operations
    • Contracts & Management
    • Sustainable Methods of Construction
    • Value Engineering & Cost Control

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

How you’ll learn

You’ll learn through lectures, seminars and workshops.

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Workshops
  • Practical and lab sessions
  • One-to-one tutorials
Read more about how you’ll learn

All Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have a practical focus in delivery that compliments the theoretical underpinnings of Engineering study. Students can expect to experience a timetabled schedule of theory-led lectures/seminars alongside practical, assessment and employability workshops that prepare them for industry. All students also receive timetabled tutorial support alongside the formal curriculum.

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What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 5
  3. Further study

Successful and satisfactory completion of Level 4 HNC Construction Management

Successful and satisfactory completion of Level 4 HNC Construction Management to Construction (HTQ/RQF standards).

Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis with appropriate advice and guidance provided.

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Further study

Talk to us about where you could study after this course.

Careers it can lead to

  • Project Support Officers £29,700 a year
  • Construction and Building Trades Supervisors £41,700 a year
  • Building and Civil Engineering Technicians £30,700 a year
  • Construction and Building Trades £27,500 a year
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  • Construction Operatives £30,800 a year
  • Skilled Metal, Electrical and Electronic Trades Supervisors £43,900 a year
  • Health and Safety Managers and Officers £41,500 a year
  • Planning, Process and Production Technicians £39,700 a year

With further study or experience

  • Construction Project Managers and Related Professionals £41,100 a year
  • Business and Financial Project Management Professionals £52,000 a year
  • Engineering Project Managers and Project Engineers £48,800 a year
  • IT Project Managers £51,100 a year
  • Financial Managers and Directors £50,900 a year
  • Management Consultants and Business Analysts £43,100 a year

Job titles to look out for: Assistant Design Co-ordinator, Design & Build Co-ordinator, Construction Site Supervisor, Construction Design Technician, Site Manager, Project Manager, Health & Safety Manager, Planning Supervisor.

Read more about careers and progression

This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within it. Furthermore, the course provides a range of skills relevant across a variety of different professions. People who have completed this course have gone on to work in areas of construction including:

If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. Course progression routes will include a route to study a top-up degree in Construction or Project Management or a related discipline as well as progression to professional body membership.

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Fees and funding

£3,585

a year for UK students

Financial support

UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.

We also have a range of other financial support available.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition, and assessment).

There may be some extra costs that you might need to make or, choose to pay. For example:

  • Books/texts - You will have access to texts from your unit reading lists in our Learning Resource Centres as well as Pearson’s dedicated HN Global platform but, you may wish to buy your own copies for personal use.
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Trips and enhancement opportunities.
  • PPE – On occasion, field trips can require students to provide PPE although, we will advise on this as required. Costs are kept to a minimum.

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Your next step

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply direct to us online, and we’ll reply by email.

2

You hear back

You’ll get an unconditional offer, a conditional offer, or an unsuccessful application.

3

You get ready to start

Before you enrol we’ll need photo ID and copies of your certificates. Apply for Student Finance early.

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