As identified by the EY ‘Detailed Description of Needs’ report (2021), ‘The construction industry is under pressure to increase productivity and efficiency while also meeting the growing needs of an expanding population. It has to move to a new, higher level of performance and quality, while also being attentive to environmental, sustainability and circular economy imperatives’. The report showed that modern methods of construction (MMC) is one of the key areas for the construction and built environment sector.

Applicants must be over 21 years of age. Applicants should hold: an undergraduate bachelor degree 1st or 2nd class honours in any discipline level 8, along with three years of relevant industrial experience or an ordinary bachelor degree or 3rd class honours undergraduate degree level 7, along with five years of relevant industrial experience or a recognised professional qualification and five years of relevant industrial experience. Candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria are encouraged to contact the programme's administrators to discuss eligibility through Recognition through Prior Learning (RPL) and may be interviewed to ascertain their suitability for the programme.