Planning and Managing Construction Work

Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
Course Fee:
£995
*
Start Date(s): 26 September 2023
Duration: Tuesdays term-time only, between 9 am - 5 pm
Study Mode(s): Short course
Campus: City Campus
Entry Requirements:
More information

Introduction:

26 September 2023 - 9 January 2024, Tuesdays term-time only, between 9 am - 5 pm

This course introduces you to the project environments in which the construction industry operates.

It will help you to define, plan and organise a construction project, including resource management and logistics.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

appraise and apply project management methodologies
appraise the use of information technology to solve complex problems
review resources in construction projects, and propose effective solutions to resource issues
demonstrate a systematic knowledge and critical understanding of building information modelling (BIM).

A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Successful completion can also contribute 15 credits towards a postgraduate award.

What you’ll study

This course will include:

project management
planning techniques, such as critical path methodology, line of balance and critical chain analysis
cost and risk management
IT for project planning and risk management
project implementation: start-up, constructability, strategies and mechanisation
capacity, logistics, production and productivity
purchasing and supply
the management of construction resources.

How you’re taught

We advertise that the course is on a Tuesday (term-time only), between 9 am - 5 pm.

This means that we suggest you be on campus from 9 am – 5pm, and within that time there will be an element of teaching and learning, and also self-directed study.

Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminar groups, and tutorials.

Lectures and seminars amount to a total of 26 hours direct contact teaching.

Directed out-of-classroom reading and activities, and independent learning and reading (i.e. selective, self-determined) is deemed necessary to achieve the learning outcomes for the module.

You will need to undertake this work both prior to and concurrent with the scheduled module delivery.

The indicative amount of time for self – directed study is 124 hours.

The assessment methods are 100% coursework.

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 email your form to be considered by the academic team.

Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.