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Level 3 Award in Construction Design & Management

The Level 3 Award in Construction Design & Management offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge of construction design-risk management, duty-holder responsibilities, pre-construction planning and health-and-safety coordination. The programme focuses on CDM principles, pr...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 3 Award in Construction Design & Management offered by OXQUAL develops practical knowledge of construction design-risk management, duty-holder responsibilities, pre-construction planning and health-and-safety coordination. The programme focuses on CDM principles, project documentation, risk assessment and design-stage safety.

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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Construction Design and Management Principles
  2. CDM 2015 Awareness
  3. Client Responsibilities
  4. Designer Responsibilities
  5. Principal Contractor Responsibilities
  6. Worker Responsibilities
  7. Pre-Construction Information
  8. Construction-Phase Plans
  9. Health and Safety Files
  10. Construction Risk Assessment
  11. Hazard Identification
  12. Design Risk Management
  13. Risk Elimination at Design Stage
  14. Contractor Coordination
  15. Stakeholder Communication
  16. Construction Safety Planning
  17. CDM Documentation
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Construction Project Managers
  • Site Supervisors
  • Designers and Architects
  • Engineers
  • Health and Safety Officers
  • Construction Compliance Personnel
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop practical CDM knowledge.
  • Strengthen duty-holder awareness.
  • Improve construction design-risk management.
  • Develop project-safety documentation skills.
  • Improve stakeholder coordination.
  • Strengthen pre-construction safety planning.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination and project assignment.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies and CDM documentation project.
  • Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 project assignment.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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