Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC)
4
For You If
- •You work at an operational management level
- •You are aspiring to these roles and want to stretch and develop knowledge and capability
Knowledge & Understanding
- •Has practical, theoretical or technical knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work
- •Can analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information and ideas
- •Is aware of the nature of approximate scope of the area of study or work
Can Do
- •Identify, adapt and use appropriate cognitive and practical skills to inform actions
- •Address problems that are complex and non-routine while normally fairly well-defined
- •Review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results
Responsibilities Include
- •Day-to-day operations
- •A range of support services
- •Contractors and key supplier relationships
- •Budgets
- •Health and safety
- •Facilities management projects
Courses in This Level
HNC LEVEL 4
Business
HNC Accounting and Business
Financial records, reporting, business processes and professional workplace skills.
8 Months
Online
Level 4
HNC LEVEL 4
Technology
HNC Cyber Security
Digital safety, threat awareness, system protection and core security operations.
8 Months
Online
Level 4
HNC LEVEL 4
Health & Care
HNC Health and Social Care Management
Care-management awareness, professional communication and person-centred support skills.
8 Months
Online
Level 4
HNC LEVEL 4
Technology
HNC Information Technology
Infrastructure, software, digital systems, support and applied technical skills.
8 Months
Online
Level 4
HNC LEVEL 4
Management
HNC Project Management
Planning, scheduling, communication, risk awareness and team coordination.
8 Months
Online
Level 4
HNC LEVEL 4
Hospitality
HNC Tourism and Hospitality Management
Service quality, guest experience, business operations and industry-ready communication.
8 Months
Online
Level 4
HNC LEVEL 4
Business
HNC Business Management
Core capability in management, finance, law, ethics, marketing and project delivery.
8 Months
Online
Level 4
HNC LEVEL 4
Logistics
Logistic and Supply Chain Management
Planning, procurement, stock control, transport flow and operational improvement.
8 Months
Online
Level 4
Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND)
5
For You If
- •You are at a middle or senior management level
- •You are responsible for more specialised and complex functions
- •You are aspiring to these roles and looking to stretch and develop
Knowledge & Understanding
- •Has practical, theoretical or technological knowledge and understanding of a subject or field of work
- •Can analyse, interpret and evaluate relevant information, concepts and ideas
- •Is aware of the nature and scope of the area of study or work
- •Understands different perspectives, approaches or schools of thought and the reasoning behind them
Can Do
- •Determine, adapt and use appropriate methods, cognitive and practical skills
- •Address broadly defined, complex problems
- •Use relevant research or development to inform actions
- •Evaluate actions, methods and results
Responsibilities Include
- •Single or multi-site operations
- •Hard and/or soft service provision
- •Partner relationships
- •Performance management
- •Major projects with capital spend
- •Compliance in health and safety
- •Financial management
Courses in This Level
HND LEVEL 5
Business
HND Accounting and Business
Financial planning, reporting, analysis, business operations and professional decision-making.
8 Months
Online
Level 5
HND LEVEL 5
Business
HND Business Management
Practical, analytical and leadership skills for progression into business and management roles.
8 Months
Online
Level 5
HND LEVEL 5
Technology
HND Cyber Security
Threat management, secure systems, incident response, network defence and digital resilience.
8 Months
Online
Level 5
HND LEVEL 5
Health & Care
HND Health and Social Care Management
Service quality, leadership, safeguarding, teamwork and person-centred management.
8 Months
Online
Level 5
HND LEVEL 5
Technology
HND Information Technology
Infrastructure, software, data, security and the practical delivery of digital solutions.
8 Months
Online
Level 5
HND LEVEL 5
Logistics
HND Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Operations planning, procurement, transport efficiency, warehouse performance and end-to-end coordination.
8 Months
Online
Level 5
HND LEVEL 5
Management
HND Project Management
Planning, execution, reporting, stakeholder coordination and delivery improvement.
8 Months
Online
Level 5
