Development of a Foundation Degree in Construction Management
LEAD ORGANISATION
PROJECT SUMMARY
Progress South Central supported Aylesbury College in their development of a new Foundation Degree in Construction Management, both with funding and with brokerage activity in engaging professional advice from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
The overall aim was to research, develop and write a programme to meet the growth needs of the construction industry in North Buckinghamshire and, after much initial research by the working party at Aylesbury College, the decision was taken to develop a programme specifically in Construction Management.
Advice was sought from the CIOB in relation to both the course programme and in relation to the appropriate timing to seek accreditation with CIOB. Suggestions made by the CIOB's representative were incorporated into the course programme.
IMPACT
The Foundation degree was successfully validated in 2008. The outcome is a programme designed totally to meet local and industry needs. Recruitment of the first cohort has had to be postponed but it is hoped that the first cohort of students will start the programme in 2010-11.
LINK TO MORE INFORMATION
Foundation Degree in Construction Management at Aylesbury College