Course Brief

For a client, the process of procurement – obtaining the services of a main contractor
to construct their project – is often complex. The selection of a contractor that will
meet the client’s expectations is essential so that time, quality and cost constraints
are met, with no delays, overruns or budgets exceeded. Tendering is the process of
obtaining a price for the designed and specified works. The importance of contractor
selection to the successful completion of a client’s project cannot be overstated.


This unit aims to give students the knowledge they need to be able to select a
procurement route and an appropriate tendering method in the awarding of a project
to a main contractor. Students will learn how to prepare a tender package in
procuring a contractor for a client’s work. Many different procurement methods
are available to achieve this: from open to closed systems.


Topics included in this unit are: tendering constraints and information; the
documentation needed to send out a tender; the factors that affect procurement;
the procurement methods that can be used to select a contractor.


On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to obtain an estimate for a
client’s project, at the design stage, using a suitable procurement method. Students
will also have the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to progress to a higher
level of study.

 

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  • This course is offered in 48 hours

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering

    The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering is designed to develop students who are professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction and the built environment sector. This qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of grandaunts.

    The BTEC HND in Civil Engineering programme aims to produce civil engineers who are well equipped to enter the industry in areas such as Site Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering and Transport Engineering.

    This qualification also serves as the next step for students completing the SBCS Diploma in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology programme and are interested in pursuing the University of Greenwich's BSc (Hons) Civil and Construction Engineering (Top-Up) and BSc (Hons) Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (Top-Up) degrees which are also offered at SBCS.

     

    Why choose the HND in Civil Engineering?

    Why study Civil Engineering at SBCS?

    • Instructors are certified, highly skilled and experienced practitioners who bring their knowledge and work experience to the classroom.
    • Modern, fully equipped labs. You learn using the same equipment you will encounter in the field.
    • Convenient class schedules. Work, Earn and Study at the same time. Classes are offered on a part-time basis, which allows working individuals to balance their work and educational needs.

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    SCHEDULE

    Semester starts Monday,14th September, 2026.  

    For more details on fees and courses Download the Programme Brief

    FEES

    FEE AMOUNT NOTE 

     

    FEE AMOUNT NOTE
    SBCS Registration Fee TT$850 each semester Payable upon registration every semester (6 semesters)
    Tuition Fee

    TT$2,200 (per 15 credit module) (Cash Price)

    TT$2,400 (per 15 credit module) (Credit Price

    		 Total Tuition Fee over 2 years: TT$35,200 (Cash Price) OR TT$38,400 (Credit Price)
    BTEC Registration and Annual Fees £600 Payable by: 28th November 2026

     

    Please note: All information provided is subject to change without prior notice.

    Payment Plans are available (subject to approval).

    What's Next?

    Persons who have completed this HND can progress to one of the following: