ECITB Level 3 Diploma in Project Controls Practice and Techniques

The objective of this vocational competence qualification is to provide recognition that a candidate has demonstrated the required level of technical competence to work in project controls on projects.

This qualification consists of 12 mandatory units (listed under learning outcomes) and candidates must successfully meet the requirements of all 12 units in order to attain this qualification.

There are no mandatory entry requirements. However, due to the level and complexity of the subject, it is recommended that candidates should have attained GCSE grade “C/5” or above or RQF functional skills level 2 or above in English (Language) and Mathematics or are able to demonstrate evidence of other suitable attainment or experience

Assessment is through a combination of online knowledge tests; skills assessment reports (SARs) (researched assignments and reports which provide evidence of skills based either on 'live' workplace or simulated workplace/case study projects and experience); mandatory observation and; recorded technical discussions and/or presentations.

The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 1,850 hours. The amount of time taken to achieve this Level 3 Diploma is typically 36 months.

Mandatory Units:

•Project controls fundamentals and related safety, ethics, environmental sustainability and governance
•Effective communication and behaviour
•Risk and opportunity management
•Commercial awareness and procurement activities
•Scope interpretation including project controls planning
•Work and cost breakdown and coding structures
•Scheduling practice and techniques
•Estimating practice and techniques
•Developing the initial budget and baseline
•Optimisation practice and techniques
•Track progress: data flows, IT systems and managing detailed controls data                                                             
•Analyse data and forecast out-turns