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HN Flex Construction - Building Information Modelling (Unit 13) Part-time

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Course Overview

HN Flex Construction - Building Information Modelling (Unit 13) Part-time

This unit covers Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the construction industry. You will learn about BIM's benefits, key terms and its impact on roles. Skills to produce accurate construction information using industry-standard software will be developed. Topics include local, national, and global BIM developments, Common Data Environments, Project Information Models, and BIM's benefits for stakeholders. This course is delivered as part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

Located at: STEM Centre

Course Start: 01 August 2025

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QCONSFL13

Awarding Body:

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Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

An individual unit costs £750. You can study this unit alongside the Digital Applications for Construction Information unit at no cost until August 2025. For more information please see below.

Under the Modular Acceleration Programme, Barnsley College is able to offer selected HN Flex units at no cost to students or employers until August 2025. You will not need to repay any tuition fees to study the combined two units as part of this package, although the funding you access will reduce the amount remaining in your future Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) account. This funding can be accessed by any student aged between 19 and 60 who lives in England. Visit the Gov website for more information about the Modular Acceleration Programme or LLE.

Other funding 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.

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Course Content

You must have GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in Maths and English. You will also need one of the following BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction Related Level 3 qualification in Construction An Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved Further Education institution Relevant industry work experience Equivalent international qualifications for the above will also be accepted. Anyone looking to retrain in a new career or upskill to enhance their existing career can apply if they: are aged between 19 and 60 live in England live outside of England but work in England (some further conditions may apply – check eligibility with the provider)

Authorised Assignment Briefs; graded Pass, Merit and Distinction in the following areas for this unit: Discuss the term Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the context of local, national and global developments in the construction industry. Illustrate the key features of Common Data Environment for a given project. Explain the Project Information Model and the Asset Information Model. Assess the benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for the stakeholders involved in a building project.

Basic stationery and drawing equipment with a folder. All other course materials will be provided.

HN Flex Unit

Progression opportunities: Enhance career and employment opportunities in the workplace. Further study within HN suite and then progress to HND and University. Ability to €œstack€ skills towards a full long-term Higher National qualification in the future. Study further individual HN units which have been adopted from the Ofqual regulated suite. Progress to a full HN via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. The opportunity to align individual units to Apprenticeship Standards. Receive a Certificate of Unit Completion which will detail the unit studied. The Certificate of Unit Completion will not contain the Ofqual logo, only available of completion of the full HN qualification.

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The course information on this page was last updated 05 March 2025.