Construction Site Manager Course

Train to become a professional construction site manager and explore a world of remarkable career opportunities.  Study Online with Brentwood open learning college, for the chance to enrich your outlook with an endorsed Level 4 Site Management Diploma.  Explore the duties and responsibilities of key site management personnel, under the watch of your personally-assigned tutor from start to finish.  Learn how to confidently plan and oversee challenging construction projects, with no prior knowledge or experience required.  Enjoy the freedom to study from any location at a pace that suits your lifestyle, with all study aids learning resources included in the course fee. If you’re serious about reaching the top of the ladder in the construction sector, this Level 4 Construction Site Manager Course could be right up your street!

Why Study Site Management?

Careers in construction have the potential to be rewarding in a variety of ways.  Along with remarkable career opportunities for qualified professionals, the construction sector provides limitless scope for progression.  Working on challenging construction projects of all shapes and sizes, site managers make a genuine and continuous contribution to the world around us.  From site selection to human resource management to quality control to health and safety, the field of site management is multifaceted and dynamic.  To boost your CV with an endorsed Level 4 Site Management Diploma is to broaden your long-term outlook like never before.

Our exclusive construction site manager courses are ideal for anyone with their sights on high-level leadership positions within the construction sector.  This advance diploma is delivered over a series of nine intensive modules, completed online with end-of-unit unit assessments for submission to your assigned tutor:

Module 1. Introduction to Construction Management

The course begins by taking a broad look at the contemporary construction sector, along with key site management personnel.  Candidates are familiarised with the various duties and responsibilities involved in site management, along with an introduction to essential inspection and testing procedures in construction.

Module 2. Site Management Basics

The importance of an effective and efficient construction site is discussed in the second module, which introduces candidates to the fundamentals of construction site management.  The contribution of the site manager to the wider construction project is considered and discussed.

Module 3. Construction Site Selection Criteria

Module three presents the various criteria that must be considered when selecting an appropriate location for a construction project.  The various different types and classifications of buildings are also discussed, along with their unique characteristics and requirements respectively.

Module 4. Manpower Planning for Construction Projects

The role of the site manager in employee hiring, training and general on-the-job development is explored in module four.  The importance of strategic deployment and supervision is also discussed, along with the value of nurturing strong employee relations and maintaining motivation within the workforce.

Module 5. Contractual and Legal Responsibilities within a Construction Project

An overview of the construction site manager’s legal responsibilities with regard to contracts and contractual obligations is presented in module five.  The various different types of construction contracts are dissected and discussed, along with the concept of consumer protection in construction business operations.

Module 6. Construction Site Traffic Management

Module six focuses on the logistics of traffic movement around the construction site, outlining the importance of creating an effective traffic management plan.  The potential consequences of core site traffic management are discussed, along with site traffic management’s direct contribution to workplace health and safety.

Module 7. Project Planning, Control and Monitoring for Construction

The seventh module provides a detailed breakdown of the project planning process, along with each component stage within the project life cycle.  The importance of thorough planning and accurate forecasting in the field of construction site management is also discussed.

Module 8. Managing the Quality of Construction Site Work

The construction site manager’s role in ensuring quality requirements are met throughout the project is discussed in module eight.  The advantages and disadvantages of contractor quality control are also presented, along with helpful tips and techniques for achieving field quality control.

Module 9. Managing Security and Risk in Construction Work

Concluding the course, module nine guides candidates through the process of carrying out professional risk assessments and acting on subsequent findings accordingly.  Several essential construction site security issues are also discussed, along with the site manager’s more general workplace health and safety obligations.

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Paying in Installments: £560 (interest FREE Installments)

Deposit: £104

No of Installments: 12

Each Installment: £38

Pay in Full: (£100 Discount) £460

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

This advanced Level 4 Site Management Diploma has been designed to instil candidates with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to pursue a rewarding career in the field. Along with expert tutor support, all study aids and learning resources required are included in the initial course fee. Upon completion of the course, successful candidates will have the opportunity to put their new skills and knowledge to use in the practical setting of their choosing. Pursue a position with a leading construction brand, or consider a world of inspiring self-employment opportunities. Careers in construction site management typically attach salaries of at least £30,000 and up. 

Our complete catalogue of endorsed construction courses is open to anyone with the drive and determination to succeed.  This exclusive Level 4 Site Management Diploma was created with the following applicants in mind:

• Newcomers looking to join the industry at a higher level
• Existing workers pursuing management-level promotions
• Business owners looking to enhance their acumen
• Anyone interested in starting their own construction business
• Construction managers with no formal qualifications
• Jobseekers looking to boost their employment prospects

It takes just seconds to sign up and enrolment is open 365 days a year.  Get started on your Level 4 Site Management Diploma today, or contact a member of our admissions team if you have any questions!