Diploma in Construction Management

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

4 Semesters

60 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Evening

The course has been developed in direct response to the requirements of building construction standards and seeks to improve the competency of construction trades alongside local construction management demands. It proposes that building executives or construction managers actively engaged in the sector be given the chance to enhance their theoretical abilities to a level they deem suitable for their requirements, with exit awards available at both Certificate and Diploma levels. As a participant in this course, you will earn the capacity to identify the developmental stages of a residential building and increase your understanding of contemporary building standards while enabling you to manage a building portfolio throughout time. In light of today's demand for enhancing construction trade, adapting to industry advancements and contemporary construction processes will require you to evaluate your project in compliance with international standards or local regulations, while comprehending the sequencing, planning, and management skills essential for construction operations. Additionally, the training will enable you to express and apply an understanding of planning procedures, health and safety laws, other legal obligations and risk management techniques.

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Applicants admitted as "Adult Learners" under paragraph (c) of regulation 6 of the Admissions Regulations must be in possession of those qualifications and experience that would satisfy the Board, through an interview, that they have reached the academic standard required to follow the Course with profit. Such applicants shall be required to submit with their application a letter written in English giving their motivation for applying for the Course, together with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae.

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Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CPM1110	The Regulatory Processes in Construction	6 ECTS
CPM1211	Health and Safety 1	6 ECTS
CPM1531	Management Skills for the Construction Trade	6 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CPM1111	Development Planning Processes	4 ECTS
CPM1121	Environmental Requirements	4 ECTS
CPM1131	Building Standards and Benchmarking	4 ECTS


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CPM1311	Building Regulations 1	6 ECTS
CPM1421	Principles of Contracting	6 ECTS
CPM1511	Principles of Site Management	6 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

CPM1312	Building Regulations 2	6 ECTS
CPM1541	Risk Management in Construction	6 ECTS

Total requirement for the award of Diploma in Construction Management: 60ECTS credits.

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Diploma in Construction Management under the auspices of the Faculty for the Built Environment.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Appraise the building鈥檚 life cycle execution through up-to-date regulations, outlining the importance of sequencing and planning construction operations for buildings within a controlled environment;
Define and apply an understanding of planning processes, health and safety regulations and other statutory requirements to construction;
Review and select the appropriate tools, equipment and material to perform tasks related to practical building requirements;
Assess the risks resulting from non-compliance to standards and explore the range of tools and techniques in management skills to support construction and project execution;
Understand different methods of project delivery and the roles and responsibilities of all constituencies involved in the design and construction processes;
Understand construction quality assurance, monitoring and control, standards and building regulation, compliance and management techniques.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 5,400

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The course targets:

Candidates that have practical experience in construction management but not theoretical studies;
Candidates with practical experience who are employed by the BCA as Build Construction Inspectors;
Candidates at matriculated status interested in a professional career in construction management;
Candidates who have started studies in the BSc.(Built Environment) course leading to professional status as perit, but wish to change direction, still as professionals working in the construction industry;
Site managers, directors or construction managers;
Executive officers for reviewing and applying the practice of new laws and regulations;
Building enforcement and compliance officers.

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