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POCB, in partnership with the Construction Manpower Development Foundation (CMDF) and other global training partners, delivers programs that enhance the international competitiveness of Filipino construction professionals and enterprises.
CMDF Capacity Building Programs focus on strengthening the skills, competencies, and industry readiness of construction workers and professionals through targeted training and development initiatives.
Productivity Training Development Program
Enhances workforce efficiency and performance through structured productivity-focused training and skills development.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COURSES (CMC)
The CMC is designed to integrate strategic training interventions to sustain the management capabilities of construction project managers & superintendents. More specifically, the CMC is a series of short-courses in the different knowledge areas of construction project management. It adheres to the conceptual framework based both on local and internationally accepted standards. Majority of it was designed with reference to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) of the US.
Programs Offered
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULING AND CONTROL
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST ESTIMATING, BUDGETING & CONTROL
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL
SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT COURSES
CMDF development courses are geared towards productivity improvement adapting the principle of continuous improvement. These courses are aimed at increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the utilization of project resources of 7Ms such as: Man, Machines, Materials, Money, Methods, Moment (time) combined with the consideration for Mother-nature (environment).
Programs Offered
- SUPERVISING REINFORCING STEEL BAR FABRICATION & INSTALLATION
- SITE-FABRICATED FORMWORK DESIGN, ASSEMBLY AND REMOVAL FOR MAXIMUM RE-USE
- MASONRY/CONCRETING
- EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
- BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PLUMBING WORKS FOR SUPERVISORS
SAFETY & HEALTH TRAINING COURSES
It is generally recognized that proper execution management of building and infrastructure construction works has become increasingly important to satisfy the buildings’ end users, project owners and contractors in terms of quality, delivery, productivity and above all the safety of structures and the workplace. Recent incidents brought about by deficient/inadequate execution of management and safety awareness in the construction industry resulted to accidents in project sites.
Programs Offered
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SCHEDULING AND CONTROL
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST ESTIMATING, BUDGETING & CONTROL
- CONSTRUCTION PROJECT QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL
Competency Assessment and Certification Programs
Evaluates and certifies workforce competencies to ensure compliance with industry standards and job readiness.
ENHANCED CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS’ TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (ECOMTCP)
The ECOMTCP is the product of an industry-led application of lessons learned from the pilot construction project management program of CMDF – the COMTCP. The Construction Managers’ Training & Certification Program (COMTCP) is a program to train, evaluate and certify construction engineers at supervisory and managerial levels who have been engaged in construction.
Objectives
- Introduce a training and certification program that upholds rigorous construction project management standards, and is reflective of the current practices of the discipline;
- Introduce a training and certification program that can raise the competitive advantage and expand career advancement opportunities of construction project managers through highlighted competency, and increased visibility and global mobility.
TRAINERS’ TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (TCP)
TCP aims to develop a pool of proficient construction industry instructors who can transfer their skills and knowledge to a wider audience. This would result in a multiplier effect where there would be an exponential increase in instructors and training/workshop programs to cover the growing demand for competent construction workforce. The program will guarantee effective and dynamic trainers with increased skills in delivery of quality construction workshops and training to future Project Managers and Supervisors.
Objectives
- Define and explain learning process.
- Identify which teaching method is appropriate depending on seminar needs.
- Interpret and manage conduct of training with adult participants.
- Conceptualize and conduct training lesson.
- Evaluate and give feedback to adult participants.
FOREMANSHIP TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (FTCP)
FTCP is designed to develop competent construction foremen. During the course, participants will learn the roles and responsibilities of a foreman. In addition, they will learn how to create an effective work team, supervise work, communicate effectively, apply problem solving skills, document and maintain records, maintain labor management relations, measure work productivity. plan and schedule work, implement safety and environmental program, and ensure the quality of construction projects.
Objectives
- Define and analyze the foreman’s role in construction site.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills of a construction foreman.
- Identify root causes of problems encountered in the project and provide best solutions.
- Demonstrate the competencies of a construction foreman.
- Ensure safety and zero accident in construction site.