NEC4 ECC Project Manager Accreditation

This training programme fuses together the skills required of a project manager with those technical skills required by the NEC. Taking delegates from project start up to project closure it will look at the procedures as described in the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), the purpose of those procedures and the implications for not following them correctly. It also ensures delegates are familiar with the interdependencies of the various documents required by the ECC.

Successful completion of this training programme will enable a delegate to describe themselves as an accredited NEC4 Project Manager with specific reference to the ECC.  The delegate will be able to demonstrate the key processes crucial to the NEC4 and how to apply them to an ECC Project. There will be reference to common NEC processes and application, but this training programme is specifically intended to be used on projects.

The programme is available in three different delivery formats: Blended, Classroom and Virtual delivery. Please check the appropriate Programme tab for the course programme and delivery structure.

Background

The NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) has been developed for the appointment of a contractor for engineering and construction project work, including any level of design responsibility. It provides a modern method for clients, designers, contractors and project managers to work collaboratively to achieve their objectives consistently.

Under the ECC, the Client is represented by the Project Manager. Being a Project Manager is a skill in itself. Understanding a whole range of competing interests and balancing these against the need to deliver a high quality project on time, to budget and to standard is a difficult task. Coupled with the legal, not to mention financial, implications of delivering a project incorrectly the task can seem quite daunting.

Understanding the relationship between the Contract Data, the Programme, the Scope and a strong communication procedure is vital to the successful execution of any ECC project. In-depth knowledge of the process, terms, functions and interdependencies is the key to being a successful ECC Project Manager and the delegate will have the opportunity on this training programme to understand not just what those processes are, but why they should be followed to achieve a successful outcome.

Dealing with crucial issues such as time, quality, cost, risk, compensation events and early warnings, this training programme will give delegates opportunities to work through both contract based and non-contract based scenarios with the intention of equipping them with key tools needed in any ECC project role.

Upon successful completion, participants are eligible for inclusion on the NEC Accreditation Register. The NEC Accreditation is valid for five years and will need to be renewed to maintain accreditation status.

Programme (Classroom/Virtual)

Please read the delegate guide (at the bottom of this page) for more infomation around the completion periods and eligibility requirements to progress to the next part of the programme.

Part 1 - Online Training (pre-requisites)

This is composed of 2 modules:

• Introduction to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)
• NEC4 ECC - Managing Time and the Programme

These modules, along with their embedded assessments, must be completed before you can attend the classroom training sessions.

These online training courses are reduced functionality versions of courses available as standalone products. They are included within this programme to provide you with an opportunity to refresh your knowledge. You will only have access to them for one month. There will also be no access to the digital views of the contract which normally accompany these courses. If you require longer access to the materials, you will need to purchase the full online products, linked above.

Part 2 - Classroom/Virtual Training

This training programme starts at 09:00 and finishes at 17:00 with refreshment breaks mid-morning and afternoon, plus lunch. All timings, except the start time, are approximate and may be adjusted to suit natural breaks in the training programme.

Day 1 - Project Start-up

• Role of the PM
• ECC documents
• Initial Duties
• Establishing Key Procedures

Day 2 - Programme and Risk Management

• Programme Requirements
• Managing the Programme
• Risk Management
• Compensation Events Part 1

Day 3 - Commercial Management

• Compensation Events Part 2
• Payment
• Defined Cost and the Fee
• Defined Cost –  Schedule of Cost Components
• Defined Cost – Disallowed Cost

Day 4 - Contract Management and Project Closure

• Reporting
• Other Matters
• Project Closure
• ECC contract management in action

Part 3 - Final Assessment

Assessment
Online multiple choice question paper.
Qualification
Once you have successfully completed all elements of the programme, you will be an Accredited NEC4 ECC Project Manager.

*Delegate guide
*FAQS

Part 3 - Final Assessment (Hong Kong only)

More information about the assessment process in Hong Kong is available in this delegate handbook.
Assessment 1
Online multiple choice question paper.
Assessment 2
Written project report.
Qualification
Once you have successfully completed all elements of the programme, you will be an Accredited NEC4 ECC Project Manager.

Programme (Blended)

Please read the delegate guide (at the bottom of this page) for more infomation around the completion periods and eligibility requirements to progress to the next part of the programme.

Part 1 - Online Training (pre-requisites)

This is composed of 2 modules:

• Introduction to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)
• NEC4 ECC - Managing Time and the Programme

These modules, along with their embedded assessments, must be completed before you can access the online modules and attend the consolidation session.

These online training courses are reduced functionality versions of courses available as standalone products. They are included within this programme to provide you with an opportunity to refresh your knowledge. You will only have access to them for one month. There will also be no access to the digital views of the contract which normally accompany these courses. If you require longer access to the materials, you will need to purchase the full online products, linked above.

Part 2 - Blended Learning

The core programme consists of 17 online bite-sized modules and delegates will have approximately 2 months to complete them. 

1. Evolution of ECC
2. Roles and responsibilities
3. ECC documents 
4. Establishing key procedures
5. Payment
6. Audit requirements
7. Reporting
8. Programme management
9. Risk management
10. Compensation events
11. Price for Work Done to Date
12. Defined Cost and Fee
13. Schedule of Cost components
14. Disallowed Cost
15. Other matters
16. Dispute resolution
17. Project closure

Consolidation Session

The tutor-led consolidation session will be held on day 60 of your programme start date. It will focus on bridging the knowledge attained throughout the programme and putting the contract into practice. 

The session starts at 09:00 and concludes at 17:00. All timings, except the start time, are approximate and may be adjusted.

Part 3 - Final Assessment

Assessment
Online multiple choice question paper.
Qualification
Once you have successfully completed all elements of the programme, you will be an Accredited NEC4 ECC Project Manager.

* Delegate Guide - Blended
* FAQs - Blended

The course is aimed at experienced NEC4 ECC Project Managers and practitioners. It is expected that delegates attending the course will have the following knowledge and experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience using NEC4 ECC in the construction industry and ideally within a Project Manager or delegate Project Manager role
• Good understanding of the ECC, its main and secondary Options, including the ability to comprehend additional conditions of contract and recognise critical ECC processes
• Knowledge of the relevant industry legislation and contract principles
• Experience with taking ownership of own responsibilities, acting as stated in the contract and confidently managing key stakeholders
• An appreciation and understanding of the NEC4 ECC User Guide Volume 2
• Can use key principles for structuring and drafting clear and unambiguous Scope, and other documents as necessary
• Understanding of contractual responsibilities and liabilities, as well as able to evaluate if subcontract documentation is appropriate

Delegates with limited NEC4 ECC experience can attend the course to gain knowledge, however they should be aware that to obtain the accreditation, the post-course assessment is at advanced level, so taking the training only without having sufficient experience in using NEC4 prior to the course will not be enough to successfully pass the assessment.

Classroom/Virtual Training
Product code: L46350

Blended Training
Product code: L46356