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Construction at NEXUS 

The Certificate in Higher Education, Personal and Professional Development (Construction*) is a work-based qualification designed by the local construction industry for their junior and site managers.  This higher level training supports business improvement and develops the skills and knowledge required to improve workplace performance. The modules and assessment tasks reflect industry need and the modules are delivered to ensure minimum disruption to the day job. 

Trained workplace mentor support is available for learners ensuring a close three-way relationship between the University, the learner and company or business.

Duration
2.5 years part time (can be taken as individual modules)

Location
Nexus, Alexandra Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester, GL1 2LG

Entry Requirements
A level 3 qualification and/or three years working in the construction industry

Progression Opportunities:
There are opportunities to develop this Cert. HE into a Foundation Degree. This programme is being developed based on local industry need.

Course Content

Core modules include:

  • Introduction to Study
  • Construction Management
  • Leadership & Management in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Sustainability in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Self Appraisal and Personal Development Planning

Assessment is designed to reflect workplace practice. There will be no examinations.

How to Apply
Contact Julia Ingram at Nexus on 01452 563480 or jingram2@gloscol.ac.uk

*Named route subject to approval

Nexus is a partnership between University of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire College designed to develop and deliver higher level training courses for employers.

University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH. Telephone +44 (0)844 8010001.