Level 4 Construction Management
Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Length 2 Years
- Study Part-Time
- Location Green Technology Centre
Qualification Gained
Higher National Certificate (Level 4) Construction Management for England
Levels ExplainedMore about the course
Build your future in one of the UK’s most vital industries with our Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications in Construction Management. Designed in collaboration with employers, this course prepares you for a successful career in construction management, site operations, and design and build roles — or progression to further higher education.
This qualification develops you into a confident, work-ready professional with the technical knowledge, management skills, and digital expertise needed to thrive in a fast-moving construction environment. Whether you’re already working in the industry or looking to step up into management, this course opens doors.
Why choose Construction Management at Kidderminster College?
You will:
- Gain industry-relevant skills aligned to current and future construction practices, both in the UK and internationally
- Develop the confidence to lead teams, manage projects, and respond to real-world challenges
- Build strong management, financial, and operational knowledge valued by employers
- Learn how digital technologies and BIM are transforming the construction sector
- Explore legal, environmental, and sustainability considerations that shape modern construction
- Enhance your career prospects or progress to higher-level study, including degree programmes
The course balances hands-on learning with academic depth, making it ideal if you have ambitions in employment, entrepreneurship, or further education.
Entry requirements:
- BTEC Level 3 Construction or other related Level 3 qualification
- GCE Advanced Level with GSCE in Maths and English at C/4 (equivalent qualifications to GCSE in English and Maths will be considered)
- International equivalent to the above qualifications
- Work experience
What will I achieve?
Upon successful completion of this degree, you will receive a Higher National Certificate (Level 4) Construction Management for England.
What will I learn?
You will study a carefully selected range of core units, including:
- Construction Design Project – apply theory to real construction scenarios
- The Construction Environment – understand the wider industry, sustainability, and regulations
- Construction Technology or Civil Engineering Technology – develop strong technical foundations
- Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction – gain essential knowledge of compliance and legislation
- Digital Applications for Construction Information / BIM – work with modern digital construction tools
- Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction – manage budgets, costs, and business operations
- Tendering & Procurement – learn how projects are planned, priced, and secured
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) – explore collaborative digital construction methods
How is the course taught?
The course will be delivered at the Green Technology Centre one day per week.
How am I assessed?
- Assignments
- Case Studies
Work experience opportunities:
You will have the chance to complete work experience with a Site Supervisor / Trainee Site Manager.
Where can I progress?
Upon successful completion of this degree, you could progress to study a HND or Degree Programme.
You could also go into roles such as:
- Assistant Construction Manager
- Site Supervisor
- Design and Build Technician
- Project Coordinator
Course costs:
Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.
It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes.
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Meet our tutors and students
Adam Griffin
Green Technology Centre ManagerAs a dedicated Site Manager, I oversee the centre's daily operations and support learners in their journey toward achieving their qualifications. My responsibilities include managing four departments: Motor Vehicle, Vehicle Respraying, Bricklaying, and Property Maintenance Operations, offering qualifications ranging from Level 1 to Level 3, as well as apprenticeship programs in these areas. With a background as a fully qualified motor mechanic and vehicle respraying tutor for eight years, I bring hands-on expertise to my role in management.
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What can I do with a qualification in Construction Management?
Daily tasks:
- Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
- Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
- Plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system.
- Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
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Daily tasks:
- Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
- Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
- Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
- Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
- Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
- Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.
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Daily tasks:
- Levels, aligns and embeds stone in mortar and faces brick, concrete or steel frame with stone to make and repair structures.
- Uses hand and power tools to shape, trim, carve, cut letters in and polish stone.
- Spreads mortar on foundations and bricks, and places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed.
- Marks and cuts stone using hammers, mallet and hand or pneumatic chisels.
- Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.
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Daily tasks:
- Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
- Checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level.
- Aligns and fixes prepared wood pieces by screwing, nailing, gluing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, counter units, decking, theatrical sets, furniture, small wooden craft, scale models and wooden templates.
- Selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
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Daily tasks:
- Stains, waxes and french polishes wood surfaces by hand.
- Mixes adhesive or removes self-adhesive backing and positions covering material on wall, matching up patterns where appropriate and removing wrinkles and air bubbles by hand or brush.
- Applies primer, undercoat and finishing coat(s) using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
- Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks and holes with appropriate filler.
- Erects working platform or scaffolding up to five metres in height.
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Daily tasks:
- Checks fire and safety equipment for adequate functioning.
- Undertakes minor repairs and notifies owner of need for major repairs.
- Controls heating, lighting and security systems.
- Supervises and/or undertakes the cleaning and maintenance of premises.
- Locks and unlocks doors and entrances at appropriate times.
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What can I do with a qualification in Construction Management?
Electrical and Electronics Technicians
Daily tasks:
- Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
- Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
- Plans installation methods, checks completed installation for safety and controls or undertakes the initial running of the new electrical or electronic equipment or system.
- Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
- Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.
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Electricians and Electrical Fitters
Daily tasks:
- Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
- Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
- Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
- Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
- Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
- Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.
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Bricklayers and Masons
Daily tasks:
- Levels, aligns and embeds stone in mortar and faces brick, concrete or steel frame with stone to make and repair structures.
- Uses hand and power tools to shape, trim, carve, cut letters in and polish stone.
- Spreads mortar on foundations and bricks, and places, levels and aligns bricks in mortar bed.
- Marks and cuts stone using hammers, mallet and hand or pneumatic chisels.
- Examines drawings, photographs and specifications to determine job requirements.
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Carpenters and Joiners
Daily tasks:
- Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
- Checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level.
- Aligns and fixes prepared wood pieces by screwing, nailing, gluing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, counter units, decking, theatrical sets, furniture, small wooden craft, scale models and wooden templates.
- Selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
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Painters and Decorators
Daily tasks:
- Stains, waxes and french polishes wood surfaces by hand.
- Mixes adhesive or removes self-adhesive backing and positions covering material on wall, matching up patterns where appropriate and removing wrinkles and air bubbles by hand or brush.
- Applies primer, undercoat and finishing coat(s) using brush, roller, or spray equipment.
- Prepares surfaces by cleaning, sanding and filling cracks and holes with appropriate filler.
- Erects working platform or scaffolding up to five metres in height.
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Caretakers
Daily tasks:
- Checks fire and safety equipment for adequate functioning.
- Undertakes minor repairs and notifies owner of need for major repairs.
- Controls heating, lighting and security systems.
- Supervises and/or undertakes the cleaning and maintenance of premises.
- Locks and unlocks doors and entrances at appropriate times.
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