Start date:January and September starts available
Duration:1 Semester (15 weeks)
Course type:Part Time
Fees:£800 per unit
Additional costs per year:No additional costs
Delivery Method:Face-to-face via Lectures, Seminars and Tutorials
Certificate of Unit Completion (Pearson)
Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a HN Flex module from the Construction Management Higher National programme.
This course explores the key processes in using digital applications. Specifically, it will examine how data and construction information is produced and review how software like AutoCad and Revit are utilised within the BIM Process.
The ability to manage projects throughout their lifecycle using a common data set has the potential to impact on the built environment in numerous ways, such as supporting efficiency, reducing costs and driving sustainability.
This course will be one session per week over 15 weeks. The study method will combine online delivery with onsite delivery for practical activities.
HN Flex is an option to undertake specific units of a university level course. The modules are designed to equip you with the skills needed to take your next career steps and reach your earning potential. If you are looking to complete a full HN qualification, please contact us for further information.
The focus will be on digital skills around construction management and how they can be utilised within BIM to support career development and upskilling opportunities. You will get experience of using AutoCad and Revit and be able to evaluate their application within the BIM Process.
This unit will support knowledge and digital upskilling around BIM and the associated technologies for roles such as;
There will be one assessment for this unit, broken into sections and completed throughout the course. You will have an opportunity for formal feedback before your final submission.
HN assessments are graded at Pass, Merit and Distinction and you will provide with specific criteria that you must achieve within a given assessment.
Industry-standard computer labs with screens, PCs and specific BIM related tools and software that will support the development of digital skills.
Entry onto the course will be via a successful interview.
A typical profile for a student who has recently been in education would consist of:
Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.