Our built environment and construction courses are taught at levels 3, 4 and 5, so if you want to study at advanced or degree level for a career in the construction sector then we can help you. These are also available in apprenticeships allowing you to earn money while working with an employer and gaining your professional qualifications with us.
Built Environment and Onsite Construction
Who are Leicester College’s built environment courses for?
Our built environment courses are for people who have three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, as well as one science, or a level 2 construction qualification. If you are aged 16 to 19 and don’t yet have your English and maths at grade C/4 or above, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme. All courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in the built environment industry.
Level 3: Construction BTEC Extended National Diploma. This provides the knowledge, understanding and skills that will allow progression to further education, or directly to employment or an apprenticeship in the construction sector.
Level 4: Construction Higher National Certificate. This allows students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the construction and the built environment sector. Graduates will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of construction and the built environment.
Level 5: Construction Higher National Diploma. This builds on the level 4 Higher National Certificate. This course consists of building on technical expertise and practical skills for management roles.
Further Information
Work experience will be an essential part of your full-time course for those aged 16-18, and you may be required to purchase personal protective equipment. Site visits and trips to trade shows form part of the vocational enrichment of the course.

Luke Pickering
Bsc Hons. Construction Management
I would recommend Leicester College because it is an enjoyable place to learn, I made some great friends and took a lot from the tutors there over the years.
Read MoreConstruction and the Built Environment Higher National Diploma – C7778
Course Code: C7778
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Start Date 01 Aug 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
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Duration 2 years
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
If you already have your HNC in Construction, why not complete the HND with this course. Ideal if you are looking for a part time route to the HND.
Construction and the Built Environment Higher National Diploma – C1481
Course Code: C1481
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Start Date 12 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 2 years
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Take your experience and knowledge of the construction industry to the next level with our higher national diploma. Building upon your skill set, this is the perfect course for those looking to lead and train the future generation from a higher-level job. Your career opportunities will be widened by taking the course along with your education.
Construction and the Built Environment (CNST) Higher National Diploma – C5134
Course Code: C5134
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Start Date 13 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
6.5 hours per week -
Duration 3 years
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
The Higher National qualifications in construction and the built environment are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the construction and the built environment sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in construction and the built environment. […]
Construction in the Built Environment Higher National Certificate – C0011
Course Code: C0011
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Start Date 13 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
6 hours per week -
Duration 2 years
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Do you want to continue your education through applied learning and gain a wide-ranging knowledge of the construction industry? This course is ideal and will support you to pursue or advance your career in construction and the built environment.
BSc (Hons) Construction Management – C3925
Course Code: C3925
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Start Date 19 Sep 2023
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Study Hours Part Time
6 hours per week -
Duration 2 years
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
This level 6 Top-Up is ideal for people who want to combine employment with continued learning and professional development. There is a shortage of suitably qualified professional at this level and graduates from the BSc (Hons) in construction management top-up programme would be well qualified to meet this need. This course aims to provide sound […]
Construction and the Built Environment Higher National Diploma – C1481
Course Code: C1481
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Start Date 11 Sep 2024
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Study Hours Full Time
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Duration 2 years
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Campus Freemen's Park Campus
Take your experience and knowledge of the construction industry to the next level with our higher national diploma. Building upon your skill set, this is the perfect course for those looking to lead and train the future generation from a higher-level job. Your career opportunities will be widened by taking the course along with your education.