Graduate Diploma of Construction Management
Overview
Move into a career in construction management, or enhance your career with the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management. Learn from industry professionals while completing practice, industry-oriented assessments that can be applied immediately to your current role. Benefit from a course that embeds project management concepts from initiating, planning and leading lean projects to executing and closing projects and develop highly sought-after project management skills. Develop your knowledge in risk management and legal concepts relevant to contracts, plus gain an introduction to modern building construction technology with an emphasis on multi-unit and low-rise construction.
This course provides the basis for exciting careers as construction managers and assists with employment areas of Construction Management, including Project Management principles, Construction Contract Administration, Construction Risk Management and Construction Technology.
The first four units of the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management incorporate principles of project management as they apply across different phases of the construction cycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability for construction projects.
In your next three units, you will learn the construction-specific nuances of risk management and how to manage those risks. You will also develop an important understanding of legal concepts relevant to contracts and become familiar with the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.
Your final unit introduces you to modern building construction technology with an emphasis on multi-unit and low-rise construction including material selection and methods of modern construction of residential and commercial projects, including multi-storey buildings as designated by the National Construction Code for building classes 1 to 10.
Benefit from the flexibility to study full-time or part-time, on-campus or online. As this course incorporates the first eight units of the Master of Construction Management (CL82), students can pathway into the masters program.
Career Opportunities
Construction managers plan, organise and control activities associated with a wide range of building projects. Employment opportunities exist in government departments, construction, building and sub-contracting companies, federal, state and local government departments and authorities and corporations with a large building portfolio. There are many employment opportunities for construction management professionals from a national and international perspective.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
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Your Course
You must complete eight units (48 credits):
- 1The core structure (8 units)
Unit Details
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Additional Information
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
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