Pearson
Level 4
QN: 610/0932/5
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Modern Methods of Construction
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1620 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
26 Units
Guided Hours
1620 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Alternative Sustainable Solutions in Construction
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain how socio-economic, legislative and environmental factors impact on the consideration and selection of renewable energy resources and technologies.2.
- Investigate alternative construction methods suitable for new build and retrofit that include alternative energy solutions alongside techniques that improve energy efficiency through the design and specification of modern materials and technologies.3.
- Prepare a retrofit design solution for a given building to improve the performance of the building fabric and energy utilisation.4. Present the retrofit solution for the given building and evaluate the solution and presentation.
2
Building Information Modelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the term Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the context of local, national and global developments in the construction industry.2.
- Illustrate the key features of Common Data Environment for a given project; in relation to the information producers and information uses.3.
- Explain the Project Information Model and the Asset Information Model in terms of their use through a project lifecycle.4.
- Assess the benefits of Building Information Modelling for the stakeholders involved in a building project.
3
Civil Engineering Technology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the methods and techniques used in civil engineering for earthworks and substructures.2.
- Discuss the civil engineering technologies associated with road and bridge construction.3.
- Evaluate the way a given civil engineering project addresses issues related to the environment, structural requirements, economics and quality.4. Present a design proposal for a new infrastructure project.
4
Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the stages of a design process and the types of information required to communicate, share and manage the project process.2.
- Explain the different types of construction information developed through the course of a project.3.
- Produce design propositions that address project requirements defined through feasibility stages.4. Present a construction information package, highlighting the coordination of information between different project stakeholders to ensure accuracy.
5
Construction Economics & Sustainability
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Present an analysis of an existing or proposed development in relation to the economic, social, and political factors influencing its success.2.
- Discuss the political, economic, social, and environmental factors that influence the construction industry.3.
- Assess the relationship between economic factors, material, and labour costs.4.
- Explore strategies for construction procurement that address economic, social, environmental, and political challenges.
6
Construction Technology
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the terminology used in construction technology.2.
- Describe the different techniques used to construct a range of substructures and superstructures, including their function and design selection criteria.3.
- Discuss different methods of dealing with site conditions to support building and infrastructure construction.4.
- Illustrate the supply and distribution of a range of building services and how they are accommodated within the building.5.
- Discuss the environmental and sustainability factors that inform the material choices for a given construction project.
7
Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Model and modify common building elements for a given project.2. Generate 2D and 3D views of building model to present key features of a given project.3. Assemble construction information using appropriate views, generated within a BIM application, for a given project.4.
- Discuss the role of model data in a BIM-enabled project.
8
Digital Applications for Construction Information
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Present a package of construction information, including drawings, schedules and specifications for a given construction project.2.
- Discuss the key types of construction information that may be produced in support of construction projects.3.
- Demonstrate the use of project standards and their setup within digital applications.4. Generate construction information for a given project using industry-standard digital applications.
9
Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the legal status of different types of construction companies.2.
- Explore different sources of finance available to a construction company and strategies used to manage finance.3.
- Evaluate forms of company organisation within the contemporary construction industry.4.
- Illustrate the different strategies used by a construction company to manage resources.
10
Geotechnics & Soil Mechanics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss rock types, their formation and uses within civil engineering and building projects.2.
- Explain the description and classification of soils using current codes of practice.3.
- Analyse soil properties determined by geotechnical procedures.4.
- Produce proposals to address identified geotechnical weaknesses and problems.
11
Law & Legal Frameworks in Quantity Surveying
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the legal context of a quantity surveyor.2.
- Explain the management of confidential data.3.
- Assess the quantity surveyor’s role in contractual dispute mediation.4.
- Investigate property legislation in relation to quantity surveying.
12
Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the process used to obtain planning permission for the construction and alteration of buildings.2.
- Discuss the processes and regulations used to control design and to ensure safe buildings.3.
- Assess the laws used to ensure that construction sites operate safely and consider adjoining land-users.4.
- Analyse how the law of contract and land law are used to sell and lease land and buildings.
13
Mathematics for Construction
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Use analytical and computational methods to solve construction related problems.2.
- Investigate applications of statistical techniques to interpret
- organise and present data by using appropriate computer software packages.3.
- Illustrate the wide-ranging uses of calculus within different construction disciplines by solving problems of differential and integral calculus.4.
- Use mathematical methods to solve vector analysis, arithmetic progression and dimensional analysis problems.
14
Measurement & Estimating
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define standard measurement techniques used for taking-off quantities for estimating purposes.2.
- Perform taking-off techniques in the production of a range of quantities for a structure.3.
- Interpret the principles and techniques of estimating in compiling a final price.4.
- Prepare an estimate for a work activity.
15
Principles of Alternative Energy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Present a strategy for a cost-effective upgrade to an existing building, utilising an appropriate form of alternative energy.2.
- Examine the different contexts that inform the discussions on environmental sustainability.3.
- Discuss types of alternative energy systems and how they support sustainability.4.
- Explain the factors that inform the selection of a renewable energy system in relation to a specific installation.
16
Principles of Electrical Design & Installation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the performance, operation and control of AC and DC motors.2.
- Explain the different methods of electricity generation and distribution.3. Present a proposal for a non-domestic lighting installation in a given project.4.
- Discuss the fundamentals of electricity, magnetism, transformers and circuits.
17
Principles of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the heating & cooling loads for a non-domestic building.2. Present a design proposal for a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system for a given non-domestic building type.3.
- Justify the selection of non-domestic heating, ventilation and air conditioning system components for a proposed installation.4.
- Prepare the pre-design information required for a non-domestic heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation.
18
Principles of Off-site Construction
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the different forms of offsite construction and how they provide potential benefits for building production and delivery.2.
- Explore the ways that design is influenced by different forms of offsite construction.3.
- Discuss the benefits of a selected offsite construction method or technology, in relation to efficiency, sustainability and cost of project delivery.4. Present a proposal, for offsite construction of a given building type; highlighting the benefits of the method for quality, efficiency and cost of delivery.
19
Principles of Public Health Engineering
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the different types of domestic water services systems and above ground drainage that serve large buildings.2.
- Identify relevant design considerations for buildings when selecting water, drainage pipe
- work, plant, and equipment.3.
- Develop sustainable design strategies for public health engineering.4. Design and specify water and sanitation services for large non-domestic buildings.
20
Principles of Refurbishment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the factors that drive refurbishment and its potential benefits and challenges.2.
- Discuss different approaches to refurbishment.3.
- Illustrate the project process for a given refurbishment scheme.4.
- Prepare an initial scheme for a refurbishment project to meet a client brief.
21
Principles of Structural Design
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Calculate bending moments and shear forces for simply supported steel and concrete beams.2.
- Determine deflection for different types of beams and loading conditions.3.
- Calculate the axial load carrying capacity of steel and reinforced concrete columns.4.
- Explore design methods for steel, reinforced concrete beams and columns.
22
Quantity Surveying Practice
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of the quantity surveyor.2.
- Explain the activities of a quantity surveyor in the pre-construction phases of a project.3.
- Assess the processes of quantity surveying during the construction phase of a project.4. Present a case study that considers the role and activities of a quantity surveyor for a given project.
23
Science & Materials
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the environmental and sustainability factors that inform the material choices for a given construction project.2. Present material choices for a given project using performance properties, experimental data, sustainability and environmental consideration.3.
- Evaluate the performance of a given project in respect of its human comfort requirements.4.
- Review health & safety regulations and legislation associated with the storage, handling and use of materials on a construction site.
24
Site Supervision & Operations
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Review construction information to determine quality requirements.2.
- Illustrate the ways in which monitoring of construction projects ensures quality and safety.3.
- Explain the different stages in the management of a construction project.4.
- Discuss methods for assessing and improving the performance of site staff.
25
Tender & Procurement
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define what constitutes a tender and the information required for this process.2.
- Explain the procedures and contractual arrangements for tendering.3.
- Analyse the factors that affect the selection of construction procurement methods.4.
- Prepare tender documentation for a given project.
26
The Construction Environment
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the development of the construction industry through the roles and relationships of the professionals involved.2.
- Assess the impact of the construction industry.3.
- Discuss the ways in which the construction industry ensures quality, timely completion and safety.4.
- Examine the routes to employment and progression within the construction industry.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0932/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2023