This construction management course will develop the capacity of professional builders, designers, and engineers by learning four interrelated areas: planning safe building environment, planning and practicing accepted building standards, being economical in managing construction projects and learning about environmental planning and how building projects impact on the environment. The purpose is to develop knowledge, understanding and skills, to allow professionals in the built environment to deliver high quality construction management in the Solomon Islands and abroad.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of Certificate four in Trade: Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical with B and above pass. Building and Civil Contractors with 3 and more years in practice.
Program Structure
Code: DPCM
Title: Diploma of Construction Management
Duration: 1 year
Core Units: 12 Units
Total Credit Points: 240
Campus: Kukum
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Prerequisite | Trimester Offered | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM511 | Health, Safety and Environmental Protection on Construction Sites | 1 | 20 | |
| CM512 | Communication Skills and Dealing with and Managing Conflict | 1 | 20 | |
| CM513 | Quality Assuarance: Building Code Compliance and Inspections | 1 | 20 | |
| CM520 | Contract Administration and Financial Management | 1 | 20 | |
| CM515 | Project Managemen, Use of Specialised Software in the Construction Industry | 2 | 20 | |
| CM514 | Management and Care of Materials | 2 | 20 | |
| CM516 | International Procurement and Logistics | 2 | 20 | |
| CM517 | Site Supervision, Work and Labour Relationship | 2 | 20 | |
| CM518 | Quantity Surveying and Drawing Specifications | 3 | 20 | |
| CM519 | Tender Writing: Understanding and Responding to Design Concepts | 3 | 20 | |
| CM521 | Risk Management in Construction Industries | 3 | 20 | |
| CM522 | Building Economics | 3 | 20 |