Communication in the Construction Industry

CON101

Level 5
15 Credits
0.125 EFTS
Course duration: 16 weeks
Course Duration
The course duration, or enrolment period, is the number of weeks from the course start to the course end date

When you start your course, you will have a study guide to follow that outlines what topics to work on in each week of the course.

For some courses this will be based on teaching weeks, which is shorter than duration to allow time at the end of the course for assessment marking, extensions and exams.

Withdrawal dates are affected by the course duration.

More withdrawals and course transfers.
Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week

Availability

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This online course will enable you to communicate effectively, and be aware of legislation in the construction industry.

Once you've completed this course you will be able to

describe roles and responsibilities within the construction industry
define communication protocols and establish procedures to facilitate and monitor communication on a construction project
describe the relevance of key statutes and regulations to the NZ construction industry
explain the legal standing of the Treaty of Waitangi, establishing its impact on the construction industry.

Assessment

100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

Access to a laptop or desktop computer
Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.

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Diploma

New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology Tech (Level 6) OP2416 New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management) NZ242001 New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Quantity Surveying) NZ242002

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