Advanced Diploma in Construction Management (Chinese)

A.   Title of Course

Advanced Diploma in Construction Management (Chinese)

B.   Overview

The Advanced Diploma in Construction Management will prepares learners to successfully managed construction project form start to finish. The course curriculum covers building control procedures and legislation, construction methods and design solutions, implementation and evaluation, construction management,construction financial management and critical evaluation management.

C.   Objective

The course aims to enable learners to develop their understanding of the principles of building control systems and their knowledge of the statutory regulations and procedures for enforcing building control regulations.

Learners will be introduced to the requirements of the Building Regulations and the legislation used to control building construction work. Learners will acquired knowledge and understanding of the construction process and is an essential preparation for work experience.

The Advanced Diploma in Construction Management is relevant for learners seeking to join the construction industry and also for construction workers seeking to enhance their careers.

D.   Course Structure

a. Course Outline

The course consists of 6 modules:

  1. Building Control Procedures and Legislation
  2. Construction /methods and Design Solutions
  3. Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
  4. Construction Management
  5. Construction Financial Management
  6. Critical Evaluation Management

Building Control Procedures and Legislation

The module aims to enable learner to develop their understanding of the principles of building control systems and their knowledge of the statutory regulations and procedures for enforcing building control regulation.

Construction Methods and Design Solutions

The module aims to provide learners with an opportunity to develop understanding and skills to research current construction issues, modern methods of construction, and analyze information to present the chosen design solution.

Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

This module aims to develop learners’ skills of independent enquiry by undertaking a sustained investigation of direct relevance to their vocational, academic and professional development.

Construction Management

This module aims to develop the understanding and skills required for construction project management. The learner will gain a systematic understanding of key production processes and the resource demands of a complex construction project. This module also introduces simulation and modelling techniques that support decision making for complex construction projects.

Construction Financial Management

This module aims to give learners an understanding of the methods used to determine the price of a proposed construction project. Learners will calculate realistic cost estimates and evaluate relevant commercial factors in order to produce a tender submission. Learners will understand and apply the processes needed for the successful financial management of a construction project through managing and controlling income and expenditure.

Critical Evaluation Management

This module aims to enable learners to understand the significance of critical evaluation management for the identification and management of a variety of risks during contracting, procurement and construction phases. Learners will develop skills to manage risks and disputes in a project environment using recognized tools and techniques and evaluate the completed project.

b. Scope of Study

Principles, Concept and methods, Financial management, case studies related to construction management

c. Delivery Mode

Classroom lectures, group case studies, presentations

d. Commencement Dates / Intakes

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e. Course Duration

The course duration is 12 months of institutional training – Part-time

Maximum allowable period to complete the course is 24 months from date of course commencement

f. Class Period

Part-time

3 contact hrs per session, 2 sessions per week

6 contact hrs per week

Total contact hours:   270

g.     Course Fees

Application fee ： $327

This course is currently under review.

h.     Payment Mode

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i.   Assessments

Coursework Assignments

j.  Assessment Methods

100% Coursework Assignment

  • Assessment Grading Criteria
             NoGrade
1.Distinction
2Merit
3Pass
 Fail
  • Expected Examination Results Release Date

Assessment results shall be released within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment.

  • Qualification Award

Advanced Diploma in Construction Management(Chinese)

  • Graduation Requirements

Achieve at least a ‘Pass’ for all coursework assignments

  • Teacher Qualifications

The Committee for Private Education (CPE) is duly notified on all teachers in Exerceo Business International College.  All teachers have the required qualifications. Please refer to Our Teachers list in the website for more details.

Average Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:30

Please note that the maximum number of students in the classroom is subjected to the maximum allowable seating capacity 

  • Progression Pathway

Successfully completed students may wish to further their studies through enrolling into an external university subject to meeting the minimum entry requirements set by the university.

 E.   Entry Requirements

Age:   At least 18 years old

Academic:   At least a Diploma  or equivalent

Language Proficiency:   At least C6 at GCE ‘O’ level in Chinese or equivalent

This course is currently not being run.