Certificate in Strategic Collaboration and Co-ordination for MMC

Understand the Opportunities and Overcome the Challenges of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Government bodies and private clients are beginning to look for MMC knowledge and experience as part of awarding criteria.
Understand the opportunities MMC brings and learn how to overcome the challenges in its implementation.

Target audience
Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Engineer, Designer – basically those responsible for the coordination of MMC Projects.

Aim
The aim of the Certificate in Strategic Collaboration and Coordination for MMC is to develop learners’ understanding of the concept and practices of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and the role of coordination and collaboration in MMC project management.

Objectives
The objectives of this certificate programme are to:
• provide the learner with knowledge and understanding of Modern Methods of Construction as a business model
• develop the learner’s appreciation of the necessity for coordination, cooperation and collaboration along the value/ supply chain.
• develop learners’ interpersonal skills such as empathy, commercial awareness, relationship management, project management, teamwork and time management skills as well as research, communication and presentation skills.

Assessment:: Assessment is by one interdisciplinary researched, written project reviewing the effectiveness of a Modern Methods of Construction project, and a short reflection on the learning from the three modules on the programme.

When: The programme starts on 6 October 2023 (Induction) and then runs one day per week (Friday) for 13 weeks.

Where: Induction will be at Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road. The remainder of the programme will be delivered virtually, with the possibility of participants agreeing to meet for one or more additional days.

Entry Requirements
This programme is aimed at learners who currently hold an NFQ Level 7 cognate qualification, and who wish to achieve a Level 8 qualification in Strategic Collaboration and Coordination for MMC (Modern Methods of Construction). Applicants must be employed in a construction/related business and have at least one year’s experience.

Applicants without the academic entry requirements may also apply for entry to the programme. All applications involving the consideration of Accredited Prior Learning (APL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) are managed by Griffith College’s APL / APEL committee in accordance with its approved QAE procedures.

Applicants who are over the age of 23 may apply on the basis of previous work experience and a demonstration of commitment to further education. Applicants are required to meet the entry requirements if they are under the age of 23. The recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be assessed against their relevant industry experience and expertise.

For further information or to enrol contact Liz Carroll at cpskillnet@cif.ie