Prospectus 2025
Apprenticeships and Private Learners
www.skills4stem.com
03339398445
Bedford i-Lab,Stannard Way,Priory Business Park,Bedford,MK44 3RZ
Contents
Welcome
How do we work
Private Learner Qualifications
Delivery and Time Commitment
Course Overview
Enrolment
Induction
Delivery
Support
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Higher National Certificate
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Higher National Diploma
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Apprenticeships
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Reviews
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About Apprenticeships
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Getting Started
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Courses Available
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Level 3 Apprenticeships
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Level 3 Digital Engineering Technician
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Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician
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Level 3 Building Services Engineering Technician
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Level 3 Smart Home Technician
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Level 4 Apprenticeships
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Level 4 Quantity Surveying Technician
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Level 4 Construction Design and Build Technician
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Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor
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Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician
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Level 4 Building Services Engineering Senior Technician
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Next Steps
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Welcome
Established in 2014, Skills4Stem is an independent training
organisation specialising in construction, offering Apprenticeship
and private learner courses. We work with some of the largest
construction companies in the UK and train learners
internationally.
How do we work
Our qualifications are delivered with live, interactive online sessions, with experienced
dedicated tutors, with up to date curriculum all supported by our teams in head office.
In addition to the above, we also utilise guest lecturers for specialist subjects with real world
current experience, and can support our learners for the best chances of success with their
own personal support officers.
We have our own branded vehicles for site visits so that we are able to support online learning
with face to face training and we also employ our own full time dedicated functional skills
tutors.
With significant investment into our infrastructure, our courses are delivered 12 months of the
year, reducing the time it takes to complete and we can start new learners at any time, with
little to no delay.
Overall our operation is all backed up and supported by our online learning platform to ensure
communication and ease of access to information.
We are committed to transforming adult education, looking to set learners up to succeed with a
focus on supporting each learner as an individual, understanding their needs and learning
style.
Overall, our mission is to transform adult education through providing learner excellence. We
would be delighted to welcome you to our company and if you have any questions then please
get in touch.
Private Learner
Qualifications
HNC / HND in Construction and the Built
Environment
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Construction Management
Civil Engineering
Building Services Engineering
Quantity Surveying
The Higher National Certificate (Level 4 course) and Higher National Diploma (Level 5 course)
is an internationally recognised qualification accredited by Pearson Education.
Both the HNC and HND are highly regarded by both smaller and international companies and
recognised as a significant step forward allowing career progression. It can also be used by
learners who may wish to apply for further undergraduate study at a university.
We offer several specialist pathways
Delivery and Time
Commitment
Our private learners can complete their qualification in 12 months but have up to 3 years, if
needed to complete their course. With either a HNC or HND you will have 8 units to complete.
We deliver interactive, live online sessions every 2 weeks generally between 6pm and 8pm
GMT. Each module is supported by Skills4Stem workbooks, assignment workshops which are
sessions to equip our learners with the understanding and methodology to write a successful
assignment all with dedicated support by tutors.
You will be given your own account to our online platform, where you will be able to upload
your assignments, receive feedback, message for any support that you need and view your
overall progress.
Course Overview
Enrolment
Induction
Delivery
For our private learners, getting started is very quick, with a short application form followed by
an interview. Once payment has been organised you will be invited to an induction session
which will be followed by your schedule of delivery sessions.
Our induction is delivered live in the evening to all new learners. This is an important step in
starting your qualification with us. The session has been designed to welcome you to our team,
to set the scene to what you should expect from us, when and what is expected from you.
We will also go into detail about how to use our systems, check that all usernames and
passwords have been received along with your schedules, what is expected within an
assignment, how to conduct plagiarism checks and more. At the end of the session you will be
fully prepared for your first delivery session.
All delivery is via a Microsoft Teams meeting link. Your tutor will introduce themselves and
explain what will happen in the session. You will get to be introduced to a number of different
tutors over the time you are on the course. There are several reasons for this, however the
main reason is that we aim to provide the most experienced tutor for the module you are
currently studying. We also have a number of associate lecturers, who are experts in their field
and generally work in the industry, so will be up to date in their knowledge and able to relate
theory back to the real work environment.
Modules
Assignments
Marking
Each module that you study with us will follow a similar pattern and will be detailed within your
personal schedule. You will receive a delivery session supported by workbooks and during the
delivery program be issued an assignment brief with detailed instructions as to what is
expected within the module assignment. There will be a deadline to when the assignment has
to be completed.
Assignments will vary in the length and their requirement. They are designed so that you can
demonstrate that you have learnt the knowledge needed within the module you are studying.
They are generally requested in a Word / Google doc format and once produced, you will need
to reference your material and then upload to the online platform.
You will be issued with an assignment brief which will give detailed instruction to the content
needed to complete and you will have a deadline to submit the assignment.
Your tutor will give you the best advice on how to write an assignment and can even review
your assignment prior to submission to set you up for success. Your course will also include
dedicated workshops designed to give you the knowledge needed to write your submission.
We operate with a standalone experienced marking team, this allows our tutors to concentrate
on delivering learning only. Your assignment will be allocated as soon as possible and the
marker will then assess and complete a feedback sheet for your review confirming the grading
for your work. If you are unsuccessful at passing the assignment first time, you will be given a
further opportunity to submit again.
Support
The key to our success is the support we provide to set our learners up for success. Our tutors
are a dedicated team of professionals who are accessible to you via direct dials and emails.
In addition to our tutors we also operate a central, office based coordination team who are
there to support you with any questions or help that you require. We are committed to
providing learner excellence and any contact request to our offices will be dealt with in a timely
manner.
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Higher National
Certificate
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Skills4Stem offers a range of Higher National
Certificates in construction.
There are 8 units which you will study,
combined with further support sessions.
Course Cost £5400 inc vat and First year
registration fees and £100 per year while on
course - max 3 years.
HNC - Construction Management
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Unit 3. Science & Materials
Unit 20 Site Supervision and Operations
Unit 4 The Construction Environment
Unit 6 Digital Application for Construction
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Unit 2 Construction Technology
Unit 12 Tender and Procurement
Unit 5 Legal and Statutory Responsibilities
in construction
Unit 1 Construction Design Project
Click Here to apply now
HNC - Civil Engineering
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Unit 3. Science & Materials
Unit 20 Site Supervision and Operations
Unit 4 The Construction Environment
Unit 2 Construction Technology
Unit 8 Mathematics for Construction
Unit 17 Civil Engineering Technology
Unit 19 Principles of Structural Design
Unit 1 Construction Design Project
Click Here to apply now
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HNC - Quantity Surveying
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Unit 3. Science & Materials
Unit 20 Site Supervision and Operations
Unit 4 The Construction Environment
Unit 6 Digital Application for Construction
Information
Unit 25 Quantity Surveying Practise
Unit 10 Measurement and Estimating
Unit 27 Law and Legal Frameworks in
Quantity Surveying
Unit 1 Construction Design Project
Click Here to apply now
HNC Building Services Engineering HVAC
Pathway
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Unit 3 Science & Materials
Unit 20 Site Supervision & Operations
Unit 4 The Construction Environment
Unit 6 Digital Applications for Construction
Information
Unit 8 Mathematics for Construction
Unit 9 Principles of Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning
Unit 22 Scientific Principles of Building
Services
Unit 1 Construction Design Project
(Pearson Set)
Click Here to apply now
HNC Building Servies Engineering Electrical
Pathway
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Unit 3 Science & Materials
Unit 20 Site Supervision & Operations
Unit 4 The Construction Environment
Unit 6 Digital Applications for Construction
Information
Unit 8 Mathematics for Construction
Unit 18 Principles of Electrical Design &
Installation
Unit 22 Scientific Principles of Building
Services
Unit 1 Construction Design Project
(Pearson Set)
Click Here to apply now
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Higher National Diploma
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HND Qualification in detail...
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Unit 28 Group Project
Unit 39 Personal and Professional Development
Unit 30 Project Management
Unit 32 Advanced Construction Drawing and Detailing
Unit 33 Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects
Unit 29 Contracts and Management
Unit 47 Advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Unit 50 Building Management Systems (BMS)
Skills4Stem offers a range of Higher National Diplomas in construction.
Course Cost £7440 inc vat and Registration fees and £100 per year while on course - max 3
years.
HND Construction Management
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Unit 28 Group Project
Unit 39 Personal and Professional Development
Unit 34 Further Mathematics for Construction
Unit 49 Advanced Electrical Design and Installation
Unit 50 Building Management Systems (BMS)
Unit 48 Thermofluids and Acoustics
Unit 30 Project Management
Unit 47 Advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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Unit 28 Group Project
Unit 39 Personal and Professional Development
Unit 34 Further Mathematics for Construction
Unit 37 Advanced HVAC design and Installation
Unit 48 Thermofluids and Acoustics
Unit 30 Project Management
Unit 47 Advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Unit 50 Building Management Systems (BMS)
HND Building Services Engineering - Electrical Pathway
Building Services Engineering - HVAC Pathway
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Unit 28 Group Project
Unit 39 Personal and Professional Development
Unit 36 Value Engineering and Cost Control
Unit 38 Advanced Quantities for Complex Building Projects
Unit 54 Advanced Quantity Surveying Practice
Unit 30 Project Management
Unit 29 Contracts and Management
Unit 47 Advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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Unit 28 Group Project
Unit 39 Personal and Professional Development
Unit 31 Advanced Structural Design
Unit 32 Advanced Construction Drawing and Detailing
Unit 33 Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects
Unit 34 Further Mathematics for Construction
Unit 30 Project Management
Unit 47 Advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM)
HND Quantity Surveying Pathway
Civil Engineering Pathway
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Apprenticeships
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Reviews
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" Very easy to work with and get it right every time "
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"I thought the training was precise, and to the point, the methods that they used to keep me
interested in the course, and I look forward to training with them in courses to come."
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"Great Experience! Very friendly and helpful"
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"it is a very professional team"
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About Apprenticeships
The construction industry demands talented dedicated people. Accessing apprenticeship
funding and training to support your existing staff and attract new talent is a proven way to add
new skills and boost productivity, motivation and retention.
Today Employers can use funds in their digital account or access government co-investment
support to train any eligible individual to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a
qualification they already hold, including a previous apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship must be linked to their job, the learning must be materially different to any
qualifications they already hold and you must evidence that the apprenticeship is supporting
the apprentice to acquire new skills and knowledge.
At Skills4Stem we offer a highly commercially focused training solution working in partnership
with our employers which allows near immediate start 12 months of the year, up to date, fit for
purpose curriculum which is delivered by tutors who have real world experience and are fully
dedicated to training, supported by both personal support officers, our coordination teams and
our IT infrastructure.
The majority of our training is delivered via online, live, interactive training sessions further
supported by face to face practical training where needed delivered by our mobile tutors
nationwide.
If you would like to know more about accessing funding available then please contact our
account management team who would be happy to guide you.
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