Construction Management Level 3

Course Code: SAC162
Award Level 3, Similar to - NVQ Level 3, A-Level

Construction Management is a vital part of a modern construction business. The ratio of managers to workers has had to increase to cope with the ever growing numbers of specialists, construction staff, rules and procedures.

Good management techniques can make an entire project profitable. Knowing the right methods and actions to use in given situations will make you a successful manager. The Construction Management home learning course will help to make a construction site and its staff work more efficiently.

Learning the skills and knowledge of construction is vital to anyone wishing to enter the construction industry in a people or time management capacity. With this Construction Management course you will learn how to manage staff in construction environments.

Course Content

Development and control

How management thinking developed
The position of managers
Organisation
The advantages and disadvantages of decentralisation

Leadership, communication and the performance of people

Leadership
Communication
The performance of people

Behaviour, problem solving and managing change

The behaviour of individuals
Problem solving and decision making
The management of change

The management of people

Personnel management
Different types of policies
Manpower planning
Manpower development

Industrial relations, health and safety

Safety
Health
Protective equipment
Industrial relations

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 108 hours and there is no time limit for completion.

Assessment

The Construction Management course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this home learning course.

Qualifications

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).

This award has been designed to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

You can read more about ncfe and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this home learning course, so you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines, this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

A free, quality study bag
Study guide
Comprehensive study notes
Unlimited tutor support
Assignment marking & feedback
Accreditation
A stationery pack including paper, envelopes, and a pen.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in Construction Management.