Taking digital construction to the next level

Duration

1 day of 6 learning hours

Duration for any e-learning to be at least 50% of this

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with the knowledge to support the following: 

Build on the learning from the “Getting Started with Digital Construction” module. This course considers digital tools in a bit more depth 

Scope: 

• define the terms digitisation, digitalisation, digital transformation, interoperability and Application Programming Interface (API) in relation to digital solutions 
• the relationship between Building Information Modelling (BIM), the Common Data Environment (CDE), digital solutions and digitalisation  
• the key legal factors within an organisation that need to be considered when selecting digital solutions 
• the benefits of Building Information Modelling (BIM) 
• the factors which need to be considered when making a business case for a digital solution 
• the key factors to consider when implementing a digital strategy 
• the behaviours and attitudes within an organisation that can affect the successful implementation of a digital solution 
• the sources of funding and tax relief available to assist with digital adoption 
• the relationship between existing company culture and behavioural change 
•  possible digital solutions relating them to delegate’s business goals 
• the elements of a strong business case required for implementing a specific digital solution 
• the steps that need to be taken in order to put the right digital competencies in place within their company 
• organisational structures that can inhibit or support digitalisation, cultural and behavioural change 

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s): 

• management and leadership 

Delegate pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However delegates should have a good understanding of the broad range of digital construction tools available, including their practical applications in a construction environment.

Those who do not have relevant experience of digital tools used on construction sites, should attend ‘Getting started with digital construction’ before attending this course 

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have: 

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)   
• successfully completed training to this standard 
• any standard specific training or professional membership  
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience 
• a verifiable CV 

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation 

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes 

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard: 

• classroom 
• e-learning 
• remote 
• a blend of classroom and e-learning 
• a blend of classroom and remote 

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning 

This standard is considered to be set at basic level 

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:  

For the successful completion of training, the trainer must be satisfied that the delegate has achieved all learning outcomes 

Quality assurance

Assured 

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.  

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.  

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team. 

Renewal

There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard

Approval date

January 2021

Review cycle

On request

Learning outcomes

Additional information about this standard