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Master the essentials of construction management with our comprehensive course designed for professionals aiming to lead construction projects safely and efficiently. From site planning and risk assessment to quality control and contract management, you’ll gain practical skills to ensure project success and compliance with safety standards.
Construction Management
TYPE:
Short Course
MODE:
Fully Online
DURATION:
3 months
PACE:
8 h/week
Flexible payment options available
5 CPD Points
12 Units
- 3 months at 8 hours/week
- Certificate included
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What you will learn about
This course contains 12 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:
- Unit 1: OHS Legal Framework in the Construction Industry
- Unit 2: The SHE Plan
- Unit 3: Construction Site Planning, Layout and Housekeeping
- Unit 4: Assessing Risk on the Construction Site
- Unit 5: Personal Protective Equipment on Construction Sites
- Unit 6: Emergency Preparedness
- Unit 7: Excavation and Demolition
- Unit 8: Management of High Risk Activities
- Unit 9: Construction Vehicles and Plant/Equipment
- Unit 10: Tender Preparation and Pricing
- Unit 11: Contracting and Sub-Contracting Management
- Unit 12: Quality Management of a Construction Site
With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, lessons and multiple assessment opportunities.
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- Outline the relevant legislation and regulations which govern safety in the construction industry.
- Detail the requirements of a SHE plan as it pertains to the construction environment.
- Explain the importance of establishing of the site plan, layout and housekeeping.
- Conduct a risk assessment as relates to a construction site.
- Outline the requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) on construction sites.
- Prepare an emergency evacuation plan for a construction site.
- Explain the hazards and safety elements related to excavation and demolition on a construction site.
- Classify best practices with regard to the management of high-risk activities on a construction site.
- Outline the safety requirements of moving machinery/plant/equipment on construction sites.
- Discuss the content and pricing requirements for construction tenders.
- Identify contractual documentation as relates to construction tenders, contracts and the selection of sub-contractors.
- Explain the necessary techniques to guarantee quality on construction sites.
You can expect to gain practical skills in the following areas:
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) plans specific to construction sites.
- Risk assessment
- Site layout and housekeeping
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Excavation, demolition, and other high-risk construction activities processes
- Prepare and price tenders
- Contracting and subcontracting
Is this course right for me?
This course is suitable for existing safety managers and SHE Reps, project managers and site supervisors, construction workers and team leaders, and HR personnel overseeing the practices of staff on site.
This course will contribute to your professional growth by providing comprehensive, industry-relevant knowledge essential for effective construction site management. It covers critical areas such as legal frameworks, safety and health plans, risk assessments, and high-risk activity management, equipping you with practical skills to ensure safety and compliance on site. Designed for safety officers, project managers, and supervisors alike, the course supports career advancement at various levels.
Delivered fully online with flexible, self-directed learning, it allows you to balance study with work and personal commitments. By focusing on real-world applications — including site layout planning, emergency preparedness, and tender management — this course prepares you to lead construction projects confidently while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and quality.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be equipped to pursue a range of exciting careers such as:
- Health and Safety Representative or Officer
- Construction Project Leader or Supervisor
- Operations Manager within construction
- Construction Site Manager
- Contracting and Sub-contracting Manager
This course has been endorsed by industry experts – such as Dr Angela Pike-Bowles, Construction Health and Safety Manager
This course has been written with the position of Construction Health and Safety Manager in mind. The course is practical and comprehensive, and will prepare individuals to critically analyse and improve the safety and productivity of any construction site. The course exposes students to best practices in the management of health and safety, site layout and planning, tender pricing and submission and so much more.
Read more about this course and the important role of technology in enabling safer construction work practices, in South Africa, in the below blog written by Dr Pike-Bowles.
Earn industry recognised credentials
Students who complete this Short Course can claim 5 Continuing Professional Development Points (CPD) through membership with Saiosh. Saiosh is recognised by SAQA as a Professional Body for Occupational Health and Safety in terms of the NQF Act, Act 67 of 2008.
The acronym CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. In its simplest form, it describes the method of keeping track of and recording training hours as well as the knowledge, expertise, and experience one gains outside of on-the-job training.
A professional body will record and monitor each member’s professional learning and development. The professional body may recognise CPD achievements in points or hours. Membership with a professional body can provide students with career advancement opportunities and prove that their skills are relevant and recognised.
Learn more: What are CPD points and can they accelerate your career?
Please note: iQ Academy bears no responsibility for membership registration and other benefits with any professional body. The onus, therefore, falls on the student to ensure they register for a membership and claim their CPD points.
When can you start this course?
Our Short Courses are administered in various intakes throughout the year. Enrol for a date that suits you or enquire now if you’d like more information.
Short Course Admissions
- Minimum of Grade 9 (Standard 7)
- At least 18 years of age
- Alternate admission is possible on the basis of Mature Age exemption (23 years and older)
- Ability to read and write in English, which is the language of instruction
- Students should also possess a basic level of digital literacy skills
Our Short Course programmes are offered all year round, making enrolling easy and convenient anytime. Complete our online application form, and await a call from one of our friendly Enrolment Consultants.
At iQ Academy, we offer all our programmes exclusively through online learning. Students must have regular access to a device and a stable internet connection, whether via a mobile device or any other means.
Don’t worry about course materials, as they are all available online and can be downloaded to your smartphone, PC or tablet for offline use. We do not provide printed textbooks. If you prefer printed materials, you can easily download and print them yourself.
Our teaching and learning activities occur 100% online. If you require more information, please feel free to enquire now.
- A PC, Tablet or Smartphone
- Access to a reliable internet connection
- An active email account
- At least 1GB of data per month
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