A. Title of Course
Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management (Mandarin) (E-Learning)
B. Overview
The Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management (Mandarin) qualifications is appropriate for employees in the Construction and the Built Environment sector working across a broad range of areas. It is designed to assess occupational competence in the workplace where learners are required to demonstrate skills and knowledge to a level required in the construction industry.
This qualification allows learners to demonstrate competence in construction site management at a level required by the Construction and the Built Environment industry.
Learners can progress across the level and size of the Construction and the Built
Environment competence and knowledge qualifications and into other occupational areas such as team leading and management.
Key features of The Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management qualifications:
· A stimulating and challenging program of study that will be both engaging and
informative for learners
· Learners can gain the essential subject knowledge needed to progress
successfully into further study or the world of work
· A simplified structure: learners undertake a core of learning and build on this
knowledge
· Refreshed content that is closely aligned with employer and higher education needs
· Assessments that consider cognitive skills along with affective and applied skills
· The course set unit assignments and a varied approach to assessment.
· Learners will develop knowledge and academic study skills including active
research skills, effective writing skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, creative
problem-solving, decision-making and digital literacy.
C. Objective
On successful completion, students will be able to:
Get an overview of the business and entrepreneurial industry;
Understand the environment that influences businesses;
Understand the relevant theories, principles and practices applicable to the structure and organization of businesses;
Appreciate the importance of the skill and creative management practices for
dynamic businesses;
Work effectively as an individual and in groups through the development of key skills;
Adopt an enquiring and reflective approach to learning.
The objectives of this course are to impart students with the knowledge on:
Development of Key Skills
Knowledge and understanding
Data collection and analysis
Operational
Communication and presentation
Interactive and group skills
Synthesis and creativity
Managing tasks and problems solving
The course allows learners to specialize and progress in a variety of relevant subject areas as outlined below.
D. Course Structure
a. Course Outline
The course consists of 5 Modules:
Unit 1 –Specification and Contract Documentation for Construction
Unit 2 –Environmental Impact of Construction Environment
Unit 3 –Project Management for Construction and the Built Environment
Unit 4 –Productivity Management for Construction
Unit 5 –Project Cost for Construction and the Built Environment
Unit 6 –Construction Safety Management in the Built Environment
Module Outlines
Unit 1 – Specification and Contract Documentation for Construction
This unit aims to enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of the contracts used in construction and the built environment and how construction works are specified in respect of standards and quality.
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate different types of construction information in the context of diverse
project types - Develop construction drawings, details, schedules and specifications in
support of a given construction project - Interpret different types of construction information in order to explain a
construction project - Assess ways in which construction professionals collaborate in the production
of construction information.
Unit 2 – Environmental Impact of Construction Environment
The module investigates the potential threats to the environment posed by the construction activity and built environment sector. It evaluates the technical and legal processes and procedures used to eliminate or minimize the environmental impact and achieve sustainable construction.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the potential threats to the environment posed by construction
activity - Understand the technical and legal processes and procedures during
construction work activity - Explore how to eliminate or minimize the environment impact caused by
construction activity - Explore how to achieve sustainable impact so that it would not damage the
environment
Unit 3 – Project Management for Construction and the Built Environment
This unit aim to enable learners to understand site management techniques for production in relation to communication, planning, cost control, quality and environmental issues. Learners will also gain skills to plan construction projects.
Learning Outcomes:
- Compare project management theories, practices and standards; and their
appropriateness for different types of project - Discuss the roles of the major stakeholders in a construction project and how
their needs are managed by the project management team - Specify the attributes and competencies of a project manager in leading
complex construction works - Develop a project strategy plan that defines the key policies, procedures and
priorities for a complex construction project.
Unit 4 –Productivity Management for Construction
This module provides learners with an understanding of the application of management principles such as effective communication methods, control and reporting techniques.
Learners will gain skills in cost forecasting and create planning and programming charts for construction projects. Learners will also understand the importance of efficient productivity, whilst addressing quality and environment issues.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the application of management principles with respect to effective
communication methods, control and reporting techniques - Achieve the skills in cost forecasting and create planning and programming
charts for construction projects - Understand the importance of efficient productivity in construction
management - Understand how to address quality and environmental issues in construction
work.
Unit 5 – Project Cost for Construction and the Built Environment
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the principles and application of project management in the construction and built environment sector.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the construction industry with reference to company structures and
other activities - Explain different types of construction companies in the market and their
relationships on project cost within the tendering process - Discuss the key stages in a construction project, and how Building Information
Modeling informs the different stages - Analyse how the construction industry has developed suitable collaboration
strategies in support of greater recognition of Health & Safety.
Unit 6 – Construction Safety Management in the Built Environment
This unit aims to enable learners to understand the responsibilities of employers and employees and the control measures used to reduce risk and meet legal requirements. They will gain the knowledge of how to undertake risk assessments and accident recording and reporting procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate construction information to determine safety, health and quality
requirements - Prepare a report on defects and recommended remedial actions
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- Assess a pre-construction conduct of risk assessment with respect to Health &
Safety plan for a given construction project, in relation to local and national
regulations - Discuss methods for evaluating and improving the performance of site staff.
b. Scope of Study
Principles, theories, cases studies, research work
c. Delivery Mode
Lectures, tutorials, discussion, team work, field trips, real life experience,
presentation, role play etc.
d. Commencement Dates / Intakes
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e. Course Duration
The duration is as follows:
Part-time
Part-time: 6 months of institutional training
Unit Hours
No. of hours per unit is 24 hours
Maximum allowable period to complete the course is 12 months from date of course commencement
f. Class Period
6 contact hours per session, 1 session per week
6 contact hours per week
Total Contact hours: 144 hours
g. Course Fees
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i. Assessments
100% course work assignment
j. Assessment Methods
Course work assignment 100%
k. Assessment Grading Criteria
Grade Marks
Distinction 80 and above
Merit 65 to 79
Pass 50 to 64
Fail 0 to 49
l. Expected Examination Results Release Date
Assessment results shall be released within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment.
m. Qualification Award
Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management (Mandarin) awarded by Exerceo Business International College Singapore
n. Graduation Requirements
Achieved a ‘Pass’ for all units
o. Teacher Qualifications
SSG 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
p. Progression Pathway
Students who successfully completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Management may wish to pursue further higher level courses in Built Environment available in the Construction Industry.
E. Entry Requirements
Age: At least 21 years old
Academic: At least a Bachelor Degree from recognized University and at 21 years old or;
For mature candidate who does not meet the above MER, the candidate must be at least 30 years old with 8 years working experience
Language Proficiency: Pass in Chinese at GCE ‘O’ Level at least C6 level or High School or equivalent.