Communication in the Construction Industry

CON101

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

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    Level
    5
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    Credits
    15
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

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

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

Course availability over the next 12 months

Dec
2025
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Feb
Mar
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying