Introduction to Construction Technology and Management
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
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Course Fee:
£995
* - Start Date(s): New dates to be announced soon
- Duration: Tuesday mornings term - time only (typically 9 am - 12 noon)
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
This course introduces you to the fundamental aspects of construction technology, including materials, plant and equipment, health and safety and management techniques.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- identify and appraise building materials, components, plant and equipment
- identify and evaluate construction technologies and techniques
- review management
- understand the importance of health and safety on construction sites
- review site working practices and logistics
- recognise and explain the relevance CDM regulations
- appraise the use of building materials, components, plant and equipment
- use numbers accurately and apply quantitative techniques to produce estimates of quantities, time and cost.
A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of a course.
Passing the assessed element (an exam or coursework) can also contribute credit towards a postgraduate award. All candidates seeking credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. If you wish to receive credit you must mention this at the time of application, or with your tutor at the earliest opportunity.
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you’ll study
This course will include:
- construction materials and technologies
- types of construction and structures
- sustainable and environmental methods and processes
- design and construction to UK and international statutory regulations
- construction management
- environment management
- health and safety
- CDM regulations
- logistics.
How you’re taught
Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
Campus and facilities
Entry requirements
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £995
Payment is due before the course starts.
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
How to apply
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then your form to be considered by the academic team: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then your form to be considered by the academic team: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk