Planning for Equipment

Course details

Overview
The three most important resources that form the foundation of construction projects are manpower, materials and equipment. Theoretically, these three resources alone are all that’s needed to carry out and complete projects successfully. But at the same time, discrepancies in the procurement or use of any of these resources can render the rest redundant. Equipment planning is process whereby all key equipment requirements are identified, analysed and proactively planned for accordingly. Selection of vendors, storage, allocation of acquired resources and so on – all considerations that must be addresses in detail. The more effective and complete the planning process, the greater the likelihood of a smooth and successful project.
Study a breakdown of effective equipment planning processes with this advanced tutorial. Explore a range of key concepts including equipment selection, equipment productivity, product features and attachments, supplier support, matching construction equipment and plant with requirements, the advantages/disadvantages of purchasing equipment and more.
Description
Objectives
Describe the process of equipment selection and planning
Identify the role of financing and hire purchase options in equipment planning
Programme Content
Topics:
Equipment Selection
Equipment Productivity
Product Features and Attachments
Supplier Support
Equipment Planning
Matching of Construction Equipment and Plant
Construction Plant and Job Layout
Disadvantages of Purchasing
Course Benefits:
Full Tutor Support
Self paced, no fixed schedules
Available to students anywhere in the world
24/7 Access to the LMS ( Learning Management System )
Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials
The benefit of applying for NUS extra Discount Card.
Course Material
All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.
Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:
Online course materials
Question papers
Additional Supporting Material
Useful Links
Course assessment
You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.
Tutor Support
When you enrol on a course with Brentwood Open Learning College you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress. Updated on 23 October, 2017