Construction Course Syllabus
Course Description:
This online course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the construction industry. The course covers topics such as project management, site safety, quality control, and estimating materials. Students will learn how to develop plans for construction projects and understand the legal and financial aspects of the industry. At the end of this course, students will be prepared to work in a variety of roles in the construction business.
Course Objectives:
- Understand project management fundamentals for a successful construction project
- Become familiar with occupational health and safety measures in a construction environment
- Develop an understanding of quality control methods used in construction projects
- Learn how to estimate materials needed for major projects accurately
- Explore legal regulations applicable to building structures according to local regulations and standards
- Acquire knowledge on preparing detailed plans for major projects prior to beginning work on-site
- Become competent in developing cost estimates for materials, labor, equipment rental
- Investigate ways to reduce the risk involved in executing large-scale construction jobs
- Understand budgeting basics related to managing finances during different stages of a project
- Gain knowledge on strategies for promoting clients’ businesses using current marketing tactics
