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Construction site management (degree) (level 6)

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Information about Construction site management (degree) (level 6)

Ensuring that a construction project is completed safely, within an agreed timeframe and budget.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Understand the environmental impact of construction activities and how to minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project
  • Review threats and opportunities for the construction industry and appraise and evaluate the influence of current legal, political and social issues on the industry.
  • Understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding and payment processes so as to lead to effective project delivery.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the construction process and of the materials and technology that comprise best practice
  • Understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks
  • Apply knowledge of the construction process to the examination and selection of procurement processes. Evaluate different leadership styles in relation to particular projects.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of common defects in buildings and understand quality required

  Skills

  • Be able to set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations and plan activities and work methods to ensure project completion on time.
  • Be able to identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work.
  • Be able to identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders and implement effective procedures for managing, recording and improving quality.
  • Be able to manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development and implements best practice.
  • Be able to manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site and work within commercial and legal constraints to ensure effective project outcomes.
  • Be able to investigate problems, causes and effects and determine solutions.
  • Be able to identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects.
  • Be able to manage risk and plan for its mitigation to minimise its impact.
  • Be able to manage and appraise team members and specialist contractors, build teams, advise on development and resolve conflicts to ensure effective teamwork.
  • Be able to identify areas for improvement, and implement innovative solutions.
  • Be able to effectively manage and supervise specialist contractors and operatives during the construction phase.
  • Be able to identify and rectify common defects in construction activities.

  Behaviours

  • Be able to work within own level of competence and know when to seek advice from others and when to be able to advise clients.
  • Work within a PCI’s rules and regulations of professional competence and conduct and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all activities.
  • Be able to plan and manage effective meetings, present information to a variety of audiences and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
  • Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 6; Equal to degree
• Course duration: 36 months
• Maximum funding: £18,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Construction Site Manager
  • Assistant Construction Site Manager
  • Site Manager
  • Sub Agent
  • Assistant Site Manager
  • Construction Planner

View more information about Construction site management (degree) (level 6) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.