Human Resource Management
for Construction Professionals
Workforce planning, Sri Lankan labour law, payroll, productivity and employee relations for construction projects
Key Course Features
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3 Months
Every Sunday 7–10 PM
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12 Modules
Plus capstone HR plan
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TVEC Accredited
Recognized certification
Next Batch Starts Soon
October 4, 2026
The batch started on October 4, 2026 is now in progress.
Stay tuned for our next batch starting soon!
WHY THIS COURSE STANDS OUT
HR practice built around the realities of construction sites, subcontracted labour and project-based employment in Sri Lanka
Construction-Focused HR
Link WBS and schedules to labour demand, build manpower histograms and plan mobilisation to demobilisation
Sri Lankan Labour Law
Employment classification, overtime, Wages Board rules, EPF, ETF, gratuity and outsourced-labour compliance
Capstone Project HR Plan
Consolidate planning, recruitment, compliance, payroll, safety and relations into one execution blueprint
Orientation: 4th October 2026 · Every Sunday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Course Details
Program Overview
CAD Academy is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center and Learning Partner, accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2018 certifications. The Professional Certificate in Human Resource Management for Construction Professionals equips engineers, project managers, site administrators and HR staff to manage people on construction projects.
Over 12 modules you will cover manpower planning, competency management, recruitment and site deployment, Sri Lankan labour law, payroll and statutory benefits, productivity, training, safety and welfare, employee relations, leadership and digital HR, finishing with an integrated project HR management plan. Download the official program leaflet or contact us at contact@cadacademy.lk or 077-9487100.
What You'll Learn
- Strategic workforce planning and manpower scheduling
- Job analysis, competency matrices and NVQ/RPL/CIDA pathways
- Recruitment, selection, trade tests and site onboarding
- Sri Lankan labour law for construction HR
- Payroll, EPF, ETF, gratuity and attendance administration
- Performance management and labour productivity measures
- Safety, welfare, grievances, discipline and separation
- HR information systems, workforce dashboards and HR risk
Program Structure (12 Modules)
| Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 01. Strategic Workforce Planning and Manpower Scheduling | Linking WBS and schedules to labour demand, forecasting, manpower histograms, permanent vs. subcontracted labour mix, mobilisation and demobilisation planning |
| 02. Job Analysis and Construction Competency Management | Organisational structures, job analysis, job descriptions and person specifications, competency matrices, NVQ, RPL and CIDA recognition pathways |
| 03. Recruitment, Selection, Onboarding and Deployment | Sourcing through labour suppliers and subcontractors, ethical recruitment, CV screening, structured interviews, trade tests, verification, induction and site deployment |
| 04. Sri Lankan Labour Law for Construction HR | Labour administration, employee vs. contractor classification, appointment letters, working time, overtime, National Minimum Wage, Wages Board and outsourced-labour risks |
| 05. Employment Administration, Payroll and Statutory Benefits | Personnel files, biometric attendance, timesheets and overtime, allowances, payroll reconciliation and audit, EPF, ETF, gratuity, final payments and data protection |
| 06. Performance Management and Labour Productivity | Objective setting, appraisal methods, planned vs. actual man-hours, earned-hour analysis, absenteeism, rework and idle time, performance-improvement plans and incentive risks |
| 07. Training, Development and Career Management | Training-needs analysis, training plans, toolbox learning, apprenticeships, NVQ and CPD, coaching and mentoring, career pathways and succession planning |
| 08. Occupational Safety, Employee Welfare and Wellbeing | HR, HSE and project responsibilities, safety inductions, fitness-for-work, fatigue and heat stress, welfare standards, incident records and return-to-work |
| 09. Employee Relations, Grievances, Discipline and Separation | Employee voice and consultation, grievance and mediation, misconduct vs. poor performance, show-cause procedures, natural justice, resignation, termination and demobilisation |
| 10. Construction Leadership, Engagement and Diversity | Leadership and psychological safety, multilingual communication, retention in remote sites, women in construction, disability inclusion, anti-harassment and ethical labour practices |
| 11. Digital HR, Workforce Analytics and HR Risk Management | HRIS and biometric/payroll integration, headcount, turnover and labour-cost dashboards, linking workforce and project data, responsible AI, HR risk registers and audits |
| 12. Integrated Project HR Management Plan and Capstone | Review of all major HR components and consolidation into a single project HR execution blueprint, presented as a capstone |
Career Pathways
- Construction HR executive / officer
- Site administration and personnel officer
- Project manager / engineer with people responsibilities
- Workforce planning and labour compliance coordinator
Course Information
Schedule
Every Sunday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Total duration: 3 Months
Batch HR 4201
Orientation: 4th October 2026
Delivery Mode
Online (Zoom)
Certification
Professional Certificate in HR Management for Construction Professionals
TVEC Accredited (Reg. P01/1082)
Fees & Payment
- Total fee: Rs. 25,000
- Rs. 12,500 × 2 monthly installments
- Rs. 20,000 one-time payment (Rs. 5,000 discount)
- 1st installment due: 11th October 2026
- 2nd installment due: 25th October 2026
Prerequisites
- Basic computer skills
- No prior HR qualification required
- Laptop or PC with a stable internet connection
RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATES
Earn industry-recognized certifications upon successful completion
TVEC Certificate
The Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) accredited certificate validates your skills according to national standards.
Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements and assessments.
ENROLLMENT OPTIONS
Batch HR 4201 – Orientation: 4th October 2026
Batch HR 4201 (Online)
Every Sunday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · 3 Months
- Online Class (Zoom)
- Orientation: 4th October 2026 (Sunday)
- Classes every Sunday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Payment: 12,500 × 2 monthly installments
- 20,000 one-time (5,000 discount)
- Course fees non-refundable after 2 weeks
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LKR 12,500 × 2 monthly installments — total LKR 25,000 (due 11th and 25th October 2026). Or pay LKR 20,000 one-time and save LKR 5,000.
Pay online via the pay-fees page. After payment, send your confirmation slip to finance@cadacademy.lk with your name and ID number.
Register for Batch HR 4201
Orientation: 4th October 2026. Contact: 077 948 7100 / 077 007 4722 · finance@cadacademy.lk
The batch started on October 4, 2026 is now in progress.
Stay tuned for our next batch starting soon!
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