Modern Methods of Construction Higher National Diploma (HND) - (HTQ)

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

The HND will start in September 2025 and last for one year. The HNC course starts in September 2024 and you can then progress on to the HND the following year.

Entry requirements

You will require a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Modern Methods of Construction
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above
Prior experience of working in the Construction industry would be beneficial
All applicants will be considered on an individual basis

You will achieve

You will gain a HND in Modern Methods of Construction.

Awarding Body

Validated by Pearson

UCAS Course Code

MMCD

Course overview

This course will cover the latest construction methods and give you relevant practical and theoretical skills. You will work on the latest technology and software being used in the industry.

You will study in our state-of-the-art purpose-built Construction Centre and be taught by industry experts.

This HTQ provides the opportunity to gain the proper training, knowledge and skills to be successful in the workplace. Visit the HTQ page for further information.

This course is delivered as part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

Course content

The course content includes:

Construction design projects (set by Pearson and based on live working projects).
The construction environment, considering all environmental factors with a focus on sustainability aspects.
Principles of off-site manufacture
The potential of Modern methods of construction to transform the industry.
Impact on cost control and the environment and address the housing shortages.
Building information modelling (BIM).
Digital applications for BIM and construction information.
Principles of alternative energy.
Tender and procurement.

To be confirmed

Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP

Extra information

We offer a service to any student who has a diagnosis of anything persistent or long-term which might interfere with how they study and manage their day-to-day academic engagement. The service is flexible and shaped around the needs of each individual; it might be consistent support or intermittent support.

For further information please visit the Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) web page for more information.

As a Higher Education student living in England you may be eligible for the non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan from the Government and a Maintenance Loan.

Students with children or dependant adults may qualify for a Childcare Grant or Adult Dependants’ Grant. Students can apply for these at the same time as applying for a Maintenance Loan.

Remember: Eligible students will not have to pay tuition fees in advance and can apply for the Maintenance Loan before they start the course.

Visit the Student Finance page on the Government website for further details and to apply.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Modern Methods of Construction Higher National Diploma (HND) – (HTQ)