The course on Project Management and Construction of High-Voltage Electrical Infrastructure offers a unique opportunity to gain an insight into a booming sector, where the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. High-voltage electrical infrastructure plays a crucial role in the sustainable and economic development, and to have skills in project management, finance and cost analysis, as well as in human resources, will place you at the heart of this transformation. Furthermore, the course covers essential aspects such as the environmental management, health and safety at work, and quality, ensuring that you gain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge. The online format offers you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, allowing you to balance your studies with other commitments. Upon completion, you will be prepared to tackle the challenges of the sector and become a leading figure in the management of electrical infrastructure.
Project management and construction of high-voltage electrical infrastructure
Energy
50 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the comprehensive management from projects to optimise their development and implementation.
- Analyse y assess the funding and the costs electricity infrastructure.
- Developing skills in management from human resources for project teams.
- Apply principles from environmental management in electrical projects.
- Identify y manage risks in safety y occupational health in projects.
- Implement quality management systems in electrical infrastructure.
- Interpret processes from tender y recruitment electrical projects.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Introduction
The project
Project definition phase
Organisational structure of the project
Planning
Project monitoring and follow-up phase
Project closure. Completion
Implementation of a high-voltage electricity infrastructure project
Research and development projects
Revision exercises. AON / AOA networks
TEACHING UNIT 2. INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AND COST ANALYSIS
Introduction
The working capital (WC) cycle. Working capital
The profit and loss account (P&L)
The financial structure and business funding sources
Analysis of returns
Financial control and monitoring of projects
Types of cash flows in project evaluation
Methods for valuing investment projects
Appendix I (not assessable): capex control
The case of the “usbsecurity” project”
Annex III (not assessable) Structured project financing or project finance
Infrastructure funding
Reference bibliography
TEACHING UNIT 3. HR MANAGEMENT AND RELATIONS WITH CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS
General framework
Model for labour relations within the company
People management processes
Management models and organisational models
The management of subcontractors
Annex I (concerning Spain). The regulatory framework in Spain
Annex II (concerning Spain). Management of subcontracting in Spain
Annex III (relating to Spain). Other national laws and regulations
TEACHING UNIT 4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Introduction
Environmental impacts resulting from the construction of substations and power lines connecting substations
Preventive and corrective measures
Waste management
Annex I (concerning Spain). Infrastructure planning and its environmental impact in Spain
TEACHING UNIT 5. ELECTRICAL RISKS AND THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY IMPLICATIONS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
Electrical risk
Application to construction works
Annex I (concerning Spain). Health and safety regulations in Spain
Annex II (relating to Spain). Application of Spanish health and safety regulations to construction works
Annex III (concerning Spain). Legal analysis of the legal responsibilities under the Spanish system. Responsible parties
TEACHING UNIT 6. QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN PROJECTS AND CONSTRUCTION WORKS
Quality: concepts and historical development
Quality management systems
Process management
Quality management in projects and construction works
A practical example: control and monitoring during the construction phase of a high-voltage electrical installation
TEACHING UNIT 7. TENDERING, CONTRACTING AND AWARD OF CONTRACTS
Introduction
Supplier assessment
Phase I: identification of requirements, preparation of preliminary documentation and actions to be taken prior to the tender.
Phase II: Request for proposals, analysis and evaluation of the proposals.
Phase III: award criteria, formalisation of the award and the contract.
Specific cases
Appendix I. Practical example of a letter requesting a quotation
Annex II. Support schemes: types of calls for proposals