C11276v1 Graduate Certificate in Construction Management
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Construction Management (GradCertConsM)Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Notes
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
Construction management is one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of specialisation in Australia. Construction management specialists have very good job prospects in both construction and infrastructure work areas. The particular mix of skills offered in this degree combine traditional project management frameworks along with specialised preparation in technological advancements and human factors that are a requirement for successful managers in the construction industry.
The course aims to provide graduates with management skills relevant to the operation of construction projects. The course utilises concepts associated with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) as applied in the construction context. Key areas of construction management are covered in the course including: construction technology and regulations; time, cost and quality management; risk; professional ethics; and industrial relations. Student learning establishes underpinning construction management theory that is strongly supported by best practice case studies delivered by leading academics and practitioners, giving students access to relevant, real-world expertise that reflects the realities of today's construction sector. Through the use of digital technologies students receive hands-on experience with real-world estimating, programming and building information modelling (BIM) platforms.
Career options
The course is aimed primarily at career changers, in particular those from other built environment industries interested in expanding their portfolio of skills. Career options include a range of management roles related to the construction sector, such as project, construction, design, environmental, site, contract or facility management; construction economics; quantity surveying; construction programming, cost engineering, estimating or property development.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Identify ethical issues and operate with integrity, applying informed sound ethical judgments in professional contexts |
| A.2 | Identify the importance of an inclusive workplace and the regulations that support an increased representation of Indigenous Australians |
| C.1 | Effectively apply a variety of communication skills in professional contexts |
| I.1 | Generate innovative and creative solutions to industry/project issues and problems |
| I.2 | Ability to adapt project management knowledge to meet contextual demands (Knowledge Adaptation) |
| P.1 | Advise on appropriate procurement options and effectively manage contracts |
| P.2 | Demonstrate detailed knowledge of construction technology and structural principles |
| P.3 | Effectively apply project management principles to construction projects |
| P.4 | Work effectively as a project team member at a practitioner level |
| P.5 | Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary theory in construction cost planning an ability to practically apply this theory and relevant technologies to professional practice |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, along with:
- a minimum of one year's relevant work experience; AND
- a personal statement (max. 300 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to study Construction Management and demonstrating an understanding of basic construction management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations. If applicable, detail should be provided about general or professional qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants without a Bachelor's degree or equivalent may be considered on the ability to demonstrate equivalency through a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, along with:
- a CV clearly articulating construction management experience; AND
- an employer's letter confirming the dates of employment, and the position held; AND
- a personal statement (max. 300 words) explaining the reasons for wanting to study construction management and demonstrating an understanding of basic construction management concepts gained from work experience and knowledge of course expectations. If applicable, detail should be provided about general or professional qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent (essential) requirements
Inherent (essential) requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course. This Statement should be read in conjunction with the UTS Student Rules.
Prospective or current student concerned about their ability to meet these requirements should discuss their concerns with the Academic Liaison Officer in their faculty or school and/or UTS Accessibility Service on 9514 1177 or at accessibility@uts.edu.au.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
Students must complete 24 credit points made up of four compulsory subjects.
Course completion requirements
| STM91269 Core subjects (Construction Management) | 24cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
A typical part-time program is shown below.
| Typical program, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 12511 Construction Technology and Regulation | 6cp | |
| 12537 Construction Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 12003 Time, Quality and Risk Management | 6cp | |
| 12591 Construction Cost Planning and Control | 6cp | |
Other information
Further information is available from:
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