Construction Management - Level 6

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Construction Management – Level 6

Construction Management Advanced Diploma Level 6. Diploma of achievement in Construction; Additional CPD Accredited Certificate with 170 CPD points available without extra study.
Successful Construction managers dedicate their careers to building the world we all live in. In terms of job satisfaction and fulfilment, there really is no comparison. Not only this, but the services of capable Construction managers are in consistently high demand worldwide. Hence, it can also be one of the most lucrative professions for qualified candidates. If a career in Construction Management is something you're considering, there's really never been better time to study for a Construction Management Diploma Level 6!

This advanced-level Construction Management Diploma Level 6 provides learners with an intensive yet digestible introduction to the contemporary Construction sector and its key contributors. Develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to step into the Construction Management profession as a competent and capable leader. Whether looking to join an established Construction organisation or set up your own business from scratch, the teachings and industry insights within this inspiring course could make all the difference.

Construction Management - Course Outline

This intensive yet accessible Construction Management - Level 6 is delivered across 17 modules - each concluding with an online assessment to verify your acquired knowledge and competencies. Your assigned tutor will provide you with comprehensive support at all times, in order to assist with your successful completion of each unit.

Module 1 - Construction Management - An Introduction

• Market Size and its Importance
• Features of the Construction Industry
• Multiplicity of Agencies
• Productivity and Labour Quality
• Role of Construction Supervisor

Module 2 -Organization of Construction Projects

• Project Life Cycle
• Project Phases and Processes
• Executing and Control Phase
• Investment Appraisal
• Project Statutory Clearance
• Project Scope Definition

Module 3 - Understanding Work Breakdown Structure

• About the Work Breakdown Structure
• The Role of a Work Breakdown Structure
• Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
• Plus More

Module 4 - Estimation Process and Aligning Resources for a Project

• Estimating Tips and Techniques
• Tips for Increasing Estimation Accuracy
• Identifying Task Dependencies
• Task Dependency Types

Module 5 - Effective Project Planning

• Types of Network Diagrams
• Critical Path Method
• Creating a Network Diagram
• PERT vs. CPM

Module 6 - Project Risk Management and Communication Plans

• Uncertainty and Risk Management
• Risk Management Planning
• Monitoring and Controlling Risk

Module 7 - Cost Estimation

• Estimate of a Construction Project
• Estimation during Feasibility Studies
• Estimating for Planning and Scheduling
• Estimation for Variations

Module 8 -Preliminary Site Investigation and assessment

• Types of Buildings
• Zoning and Other Factors
• Environmental Impact Study (EIS)
• Construction at Rock Sites
• Engineering Geology

Module 9 -Site Organisation in Construction industry

• Access To Site And Site Roads
• Types of Construction
• Storing Various Construction Materials
• Lime
• Structural and Reinforce Steel
• Roofing Materials
• Boards

Module 10 -Construction Equipment Planning

• Equipment Selection
• Equipment Productivity
• Product Features and Attachments
• Advantages of Purchasing Equipment
• Owning and Operating Costs
• Plus more

Module 11 -Management of Construction Equipment

• Equipment Management Organisation
• Spare Parts Inventory
• Availability of Spare Parts
• Inventory Management
• STOCK PLANNING

Module 12 -Management of Construction Materials

• Material Planning and Control
• Issues Confronting Material Management
• Quality Specification
• Material Handling and Equipment

Module 13 - Human Resources Management

• Roles and Functions
• Objectives of Manpower Planning at Construction Sites
• Techniques of Manpower Planning
• Plus more

Module 14-Storage Management

• Elements of Purchasing
• Materials Purchasing System
• Stores Systems and Procedures
• Management of Receipts
• Plus more

Module 15 -Purchasing and Vendor Management

• Vendor Management
• Vendor Registration and Development
• Vendor Rating
• Aims of Vendor Rating
• Vendor Rating Methods
• Plus more

Module 16 -Quality control for Construction works

• Quality Control
• Advantages of Quality Control
• Contractor Quality Control
• Incentives and Penalties
• Effect of Incentives and Penalties
• Plus more

Module 17 -Legal Aspects of Contracting

• Competitive Bid Contracts
• Combined Lump Sum and Unit Price Contracts
• Insurance Contracts and Claims
• Procedures for Disputes at Law
• Plus more

Updated on 20 April, 2021