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Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)

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Information about Design and construction management (degree) (level 6)

Leading, managing and coordinating the design and/or construction process on building and infrastructure projects.

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

  Knowledge

  • K1: Design Procedures: Know how to identify, assess and challenge client requirements and user factors, evaluate resources and assess environmental impact.
  • K2: Health and Safety: Know how to identify, control and mitigate hazards and risks and incorporate health and safety considerations into design at an early stage and ensure compliance with associated regulations.
  • K3: Regulations: Know how to assess and advise on regulatory and legal requirements and constraints, including Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and Building Regulations.
  • K4: Project Brief: Know how to prepare, present and agree proposals for client briefs and develop design programmes to meet the requirements of the brief.
  • K5: Project Management: Know how to select and form a design team and agree responsibilities and processes prior to construction and monitor design team's working methods during construction, including the preparation of design and construction programmes.
  • K6: Teamwork: Understand the importance of working in teams and how to lead others towards common goals. Know how to develop and maintain relationships with other stakeholders.
  • K7: Design Documentation: Know how to create and manage design information and the control of documentation associated with design.
  • K8: Construction Technology: Know how to evaluate and select materials, components and systems. To be able to generate design solutions and plan associated construction activities.
  • K9: Procurement: Know how to select from various procurement methods and contracts, understanding their relative merits.
  • K10: Value Management: Understand and be a practitioner of value management including value engineering so that the project's value for money is maximised.
  • K11: Risk Management: Understand the nature of risk and its effect on the management of a project.

  Skills

  • S1 Client and User Requirements: Be able to identify and assess client and user requirements and conduct feasibility studies so that the design reflects client needs.
  • S2 Sustainability: Be able to identify, assess and manage sustainable solutions to client requirements and minimise environmental impact of project over building lifecycle.
  • S3 Health and Safety: Be able to identify, assess and manage hazards and risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • S4 Project Management: Be able to select, form and manage the project team and agree responsibilities and processes.
  • S5 Regulations: Be able to assess, advise and meet statutory regulations and legal constraints.
  • S6 Design Development: Be able to prepare, present and agree proposals for project briefs, make recommendations, develop programmes and develop detailed designs for construction.
  • S7 Specifications and Information Management: Be able to identify and prepare detailed designs and manage the project model (BIM), including integrating, evaluating and recommending changes.
  • S8 Tenders and Contracts: Be able to select and evaluate tenders, choose and agree appropriate specialist contractors and control contractual compliance during construction.
  • S9 Value Management: Be able to work with the project team to enhance value and/or reduce costs while meeting the project brief.
  • S10 Risk Management: Be able to identify, assess and manage threats and hazards while optimising project opportunities.
  • S11 Project Handover: Be able to manage project handover and completion and assemble operations and Maintenance Manuals for the building's end users.

  Behaviours

  • B1: Exercise Professional Judgement: 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.
  • B2: Demonstrate Commitment to Code of Ethics: Work within the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technology™s, Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or equivalent professional body's code of conduct and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all activities.
  • B3: Innovation: Focus on areas for process improvement and learn from innovative solutions. Challenge current practice and be open minded about how to improve and implement a new way of working.
  • B4: Collaboration: Understand the existence of team dynamics and application of personal strengths and weaknesses in group situations. Awareness of collaborative frameworks and contract / organisational level of collaboration.
  • B5: Teamworking and communication: Be able to work with others towards common goals and understand different techniques for communication and negotiation.
  • B6: Client care: Demonstrate knowledge and ability to manage expectations and identify improvements.
  • B7: Maintain CPD: Identify own development needs and take appropriate action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise for the benefit of others.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 6; Equal to degree
• Course duration: 48 months
• Maximum funding: £18,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Architectural Technologist
  • Design Manager
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) Manager
  • Construction Design Manager

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