Manage Labour Intensive Construction Projects (LIC 5)

Key Features

This course is designed for learners to develop competencies essential for managing labour intensive construction (LIC) projects effectively.

Upon successful assessment, participants will:

• Understand and explain LIC documentation.
• Apply LIC systems and resource management techniques specific to LIC projects.
• Provide training to project team members in LIC methods.
• Develop and implement administrative systems tailored for LIC projects.

These skills enhance both technical and management capabilities, forming a crucial part of elective learning in construction management. The course fosters a professional community of Construction Managers and contributes significantly to the National Skills Development Strategy, bridging the gap between learners and the competencies they need to achieve.

Course Content and Application

Labour Intensive Works Include:

• Roadworks and associated tasks
• Water and sanitation projects
• Construction of structures, such as low-level bridges, dams, weirs, and culverts

Key Components of Pre-Planning a LIC Contract:

• Establishing LIC procedures and systems
• Developing management information systems
• Creating a resource-based time schedule (Gantt chart)

Project-Specific Systems: Participants will learn to incorporate specific measurement and recording formats tailored to project specifications.

Develop and Promote Labour Intensive Construction Strategies (LIC 7)

Key Features

This course is designed for individuals engaged in the development and implementation of Labour Intensive Construction (LIC) systems, procedures, and guidelines.

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand and apply the philosophy, principles, and concepts of Labour Intensive Construction.
• Develop policies and procedures for LIC projects.
• Create and manage LIC documentation.
• Promote the use of LIC methods effectively.

By completing this unit standard, learners will contribute to the development of a professional community of Construction Project Managers within the LIC environment. The competencies gained are essential for fostering social and economic transformation and upliftment in the construction sector.

Learning Requirements

Participants are expected to have prior knowledge and skills equivalent to managing Labour Intensive Construction Projects at NQF Level 5. This foundation will enhance their understanding and application of the concepts taught in the course.

Importance of Labour Intensive Construction

Labour Intensive Construction serves as a critical mechanism for providing employment and integrating unemployed individuals into the construction industry. This approach not only addresses immediate labor needs but also contributes to broader socio-economic development.

Course Content

Key Areas of Focus:

• Building and Civil Engineering Works that integrate LIC philosophies and techniques.
• Development of tailored policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet specific organizational needs.

Core Principles of LIC Include:

• Proper engineering and socio-economic objectives aimed at employment generation.
• Use of employment-intensive methods and detailed technical analysis.
• Appropriate designs, specifications, documentation, and tender processes.
• Division of work into individual or group tasks, with preparatory studies included.
• Fair employment conditions, adhering to health and safety regulations, including Workmen’s Compensation.
• Ensuring that laborers use their own transport to work sites and have access to the necessary tools and equipment.