Engineering & Construction Risk and Project Management
(Based on the SACPCMP 6 Stages for the Project Life Cycle)
Virtual CPD Course | 19 – 20 September 2024


Legible for: 2 CPD Points – SAAMA/ECSA | 1.6 CPD Credits – SACPCMP

Brief Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of risk and project management within the engineering and construction sectors, structured around the SACPCMP’s six stages of the project life cycle. The course integrates practical insights, case studies, and essential project management knowledge areas, equipping professionals with the skills to manage complex projects effectively.
This Course is Now Available in 2 Options
Live Session - Zoom Meetings
Duration: 2-Day (Virtual CPD Course)
Price: R7999 Per Delegate
This Course Includes:
- Course Manual
- CPD Certificate
Tailor Made In-House
Who should attend?
- Construction Project Managers
- Engineers
- Quantity Surveyors
- Site Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Any professionals involved in the construction and engineering project lifecycle
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the SACPCMP’s six stages of the project life cycle.
- Develop a clear understanding of essential project management knowledge areas.
- Analyze and audit past projects to identify common pitfalls.
- Apply risk management techniques effectively in engineering and construction projects.
- Navigate contract management and procurement processes with confidence.
- Learn best practices for project integration, scope, time, cost, and quality management.
Day 1: Introduction & Initial Project Phases
- Welcome & Introduction
- Overview of the Course
- The 10,000-Hour Rule: Mastery in Project Management
- Module 1: Overview of the Project Life Cycle
- Understanding the SACPCMP Six Stages
- Module 2: Overview of Project Management Knowledge Areas
- Introduction to Knowledge Areas
- Module 3: Project Audits – Learning from Failures
- Case Studies: Projects That Have Gone Wrong
- Root Cause Analysis and Lessons Learned
- Module 4: The Importance of Project Stages 1, 2, and 3
- Risks of Skipping Initial Project Stages
- Identifying Critical Early-Stage Deliverables
- Module 5: Stage 1 – Inception/Initiation and Briefing
- Key Deliverables and Processes
- Stakeholder Identification and Initial Risk Assessment
Day 2: Intermediate Project Phases
- Module 6: Stage 2 – Concept and Viability/Feasibility
- Feasibility Studies and Risk Assessments
- Developing the Project Reports
- Module 7: Stage 3 – Design Documentation
- Design Management and Documentation Best Practices
- Ensuring Alignment with Project Objectives
- Module 8: Project Management Knowledge Areas Deep Dive
- Project Integration Management
- Project Scope Management
- Project Time Management
- Project Cost Management
- Module 9: Project Management Knowledge Areas (Continued)
- Project Quality Management
- Project Human Resources Management
- Project Communication Management
Day 3: Advanced Project Phases & Risk Management
- Module 10: Project Management Knowledge Areas (Final)
- Project Risk Management including Health and Safety Issues
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Stakeholder Management
- Module 11: Stage 4 – Tender Documentation and Procurement
- Understanding Procurement Strategies
- Managing Tender Processes and Contracts
- Module 12: Stage 5 – Construction
- Monitoring and Controlling Construction Activities
- Contractor Management Tools and Techniques
- Module 13: Managing Risk in Engineering & Construction
- Identifying and Mitigating Construction Risks
- Health and Safety Compliance and Best Practices
- Module 14: Stage 6 – Close Out
- Finalizing Deliverables and Project Handover
- Post-Project Evaluation and Reporting
- Module 15: Contracts – The ‘Rules of Engagement’
- Key Elements of Construction Contracts
- Dispute Resolution and Contractual Obligations
- Module 16: Who is the Weakest Link?
- Identifying Potential Failures in the Project Team
- Strategies for Strengthening Project Team Dynamics
- Module 17: SACPCMP Gazette Review
- Understanding SACPCMP Regulations
- Compliance and Legal Implications in Project Management
Accreditation Details
This course is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) with 2 CPD Points and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) with 1.6 CPD Credits.
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