Diploma in Construction Management (Mandarin)

A.   Title of Course

Diploma in Construction Management (Mandarin)

B.    Overview

The Diploma in Construction Management (Mandarin) is structured for those interested to enter the construction industry. It is also designed for those working in the construction industry who are keen to upgrade their their knowledge and skills, and academic qualification for career advancement.

The course imparts professional knowledge and skills on the full cycle of construction project management. Learners will explore how the construction process impacts the environment and the global and local issues of concern to the construction and built environment sector. Learners will also study indoor environmental effect and evaluate environmental assessment systems used to minimized these effects.

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C.   Objective

The course aims to provide learners with the opportunity to develop an understanding of the impact of construction and the built environment sector and on the internal and external environment.

The course investigates the potential threats to the environment posed by the construction and built environment impact and achieve sustainable construction.

D.   Course Structure

a. Course Outline

The course consists of 6 modules:

  1. Construction Management Scope
  2. Environmental  Impact of Construction
  3. Specification and Contract
  4. Construction Management  in Construction Work
  5. Construction Safety Management
  6. Roles of Construction Managers
  1. Construction Management Scope

This module introduces the scope of construction management across the full project lifecycle, including planning, coordination, supervision, and control of construction activities. Learners will examine how resources, site operations, compliance requirements, stakeholder communication, time, cost, quality, safety, and environmental considerations are managed to support successful project delivery.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Explain the scope and key responsibilities of construction management across planning, procurement, construction, and handover stages.
  2. Apply planning, coordination, supervision, and control techniques to manage site operations, resources, time, cost, and quality.
  3. Interpret regulatory, contractual, safety, environmental, and quality requirements affecting construction projects.
  4. Analyse stakeholder roles and communication requirements to support effective construction project delivery.
  • Environment Impact of Construction

This module examines the environmental impacts associated with construction and the built environment sector. Learners will explore the technical, legal, and management approaches used to prevent, reduce, and control these impacts, and apply sustainable construction principles to construction activities.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify key environmental impacts caused by construction activities, including waste, emissions, noise, water use, and resource consumption.
  2. Explain relevant environmental legislation, standards, processes, and procedures used to manage construction-related environmental impacts.
  3. Evaluate mitigation and control measures that can reduce environmental impact and support sustainable construction practices.
  • Specification and Contract

This module introduces contract documentation and specifications used in construction and built environment projects. Learners will examine how drawings, schedules, specifications, conditions of contract, and other project information support procurement, administration, and delivery. The module also develops learners’ ability to interpret and prepare construction information in line with relevant standards and quality requirements.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Explain the purpose and function of key construction contract documents and specifications for different project types.
  2. Interpret drawings, details, schedules, specifications, and contractual information in support of a construction project.
  3. Prepare appropriate construction information, including drawings, details, schedules, and specifications, for a given project scenario.
  4. Assess how construction professionals collaborate to produce, coordinate, and manage contract information throughout a project.

4. Construction Management  in Construction Work

This module develops learners’ understanding of construction management principles, including communication, planning, control, reporting, cost forecasting, programming, productivity, quality, and environmental considerations. Learners will apply these principles to plan, monitor, and manage construction work effectively.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Compare construction management theories, practices, and standards, and evaluate their suitability for different types of construction projects.
  2. Analyse the roles and needs of major stakeholders in a construction project and how they are managed by the project management team.
  3. Identify the attributes and competencies required by a project manager leading complex construction works.
  4. Develop a project strategy plan that defines the key policies, procedures, and priorities for a complex construction project.
  • Construction Safety Management

The construction industry is complex, dynamic, and diverse, and high standards of health, safety, and welfare must be maintained throughout all stages of a construction project. This module enables learners to examine the procedures used to identify, assess, mitigate, and control site risks. Learners will study the legal framework relating to the responsibilities of employers, employees, site visitors, and the general public.

Learners will investigate common accidents, dangerous occurrences, accident reporting procedures, and the importance of health and safety planning. They will explore technical, engineering, and human factors that contribute to site incidents, as well as enforcement routes for breaches of health and safety requirements.

Learners will explore risk assessment methods and the legislation used to identify and report workplace hazards, risks, and control measures in construction. Hazards covered will include physical, environmental, psychosocial, chemical, and biological hazards. Control strategies and risk control hierarchies will be explored, and learners will produce risk assessments in a format that can be understood by those who need to read, review, or comply with them.

Learners will become familiar with the legal requirements and required content of a health and safety policy, including organisational responsibilities and safe systems of work. They will examine monitoring and review arrangements for control measures, components of health and safety management systems, and the importance of training, information, instruction, and supervision on site.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Interpret construction information to determine health, safety, welfare, and quality requirements.
  2. Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures for construction activities.
  3. Explain relevant health and safety legislation, reporting duties, and site responsibilities in relation to local and national regulations.
  4. Evaluate methods for monitoring, reviewing, and improving site health and safety performance.

6. Roles of Construction Managers

This module enables learners to demonstrate their understanding of construction management and the roles of construction managers. Learners will examine how clients’ objectives influence project decisions and how these objectives can be achieved through effective project management. Learners will also consider different types of project management approaches and how construction managers add value to construction projects.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe the structure of the construction industry and the roles of key organisations and professionals.
  2. Explain the relationships among clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers during procurement and project delivery.
  3. Discuss the key stages in a construction project and explain how Building Information Modelling (BIM) supports information management and decision-making.
  4. Analyse how construction managers contribute to collaboration, cost control, quality, health and safety, and successful project outcomes.

b. Scope of Study

Principles, construction management, case 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

Full-time:   6 months institutional training + 6 months industry attachment

Part-time:   6 months of institutional training

f. Class Period

Full-time

5 sessions per week x 3 hours per session

Total course hours: 360

Part-time

1 session per week x 4 hours per session

Total course hours: 360

Plus:

Weekend-Friday night, case studies: 4hours, Weekend-Saturday, assignment workshop: 4hours and Weekend-Sunday, group discussion: 3hours which make a total hours of 264 hours plus 96 hours equal to Total 360 course hours

g. Course Fees

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h. Payment Mode

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i. Assessments

100% Assignment

j.   Assessment Methods

             NoAssessment TypeMark allocation
1.Course work assignment100%
  • Assessment Grading Criteria
 Grade Marks
Distinction80 and above
Merit65 to 79
Pass50 to 64
Fail0 to 49
  • Expected Examination Results Release Date

Assessment results shall be released within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment.

  • Qualification Award

Diploma in Construction Management (Mandarin) awarded by British Education Centre

  • Graduation Requirements

Achieve a Pass grade in all units, plus a Pass in the Industry Attachment (IA); where IA is unavailable, Project Work may be substituted as an alternative

  • Teacher Qualifications

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is duly notified on all teachers in British Education Centre.  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  

  •  Progression Pathway

Students who successfully completed the Diploma in Construction Management (Mandarin) may wish to pursue further higher level courses in Construction Management available in the Education Industry.

 E. Entry Requirements

Age:   16 years old and above

Academic:   Minimum 3 Passes(C6) at GCE ‘O’ Levels or Equivalent

For mature candidates 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 equivalent.