Graduate Certificate of Construction Management

2023 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2023 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Construction Management
Course Map	The course map for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023. The course map for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023. The course map for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2023. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Offered at Waterfront (Geelong)
Online	Yes
Duration	One year part-time
Deakin course code	S591
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please note that due to Australian Government regulations, student visas to enter Australia cannot be issued to students who enrol in Deakin online.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Explore the theory and practice of construction management and gain a fundamental understanding of the construction industry and construction projects. You will graduate with the knowledge to commence a professional career in the management and procurement of built facilities. Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Construction Management is designed for graduates from a related built environment discipline looking to extend their knowledge and transition into the construction industry.

It is also suitable for graduates from non-related disciplines who have demonstrable professional experience in construction, through public or private enterprises, wanting to formalise their entry into the construction management profession. You will work in a multi-disciplinary context to gain knowledge on construction management, procurement, measurement and estimating and Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Career opportunities

Graduates will find entry positions in the fields of quantity surveying and construction management with construction companies, quantity surveying firms and construction consultants. They will also be eligible for relevant positions in client organisations.

Participation requirements

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Mandatory student checks

Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.

Pathways

After successfully completing your graduate certificate, you can continue your study by using the credit points you’ve earned to enter the:

S691 Graduate Diploma of Construction Management

On completion of the Graduate Diploma of Construction Management students may apply to enter the Master of Construction Management (Professional).

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities	Develop and demonstrate a complex body of knowledge of construction management, estimating, procurement and Building Information Management practices in order to engage in construction projects.
Communication	Communicate clearly, professionally and responsibly with specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of contexts using oral, written, graphical and interpersonal skills to inform and contribute within a project team.
Digital literacy	Apply knowledge of relevant technical tools and methodologies to locate, collect, analyse and synthesise complex information from a variety of sources to prepare estimates and procurement strategies for construction projects. Use digital technologies, including information systems to evaluate and assess modelling and scenario building.
Critical thinking	Use reasoning and analysis skills, drawing on knowledge and information from a range of professional or scholarly sources to reflect on, analyse and synthesise cost and construction industry influences to contribute towards making decisions in construction.
Problem solving	Demonstrate some autonomy and judgement to contribute towards the generation of strategies and solutions at various stages including planning, implementing, construction and evaluation of the built environment.
Global citizenship	Engage ethically and professionally when working in a variety of construction management situations both nationally and globally.

Approved by Faculty Board 28 August 2019

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Construction Management, students must attain 4 credit points, which must include the following:

Four (4) core units (4 credit points)
Completion of STP050 Academic Integrity (0-credit point compulsory unit)
Completion of SRA710 Safety Induction Program (0-credit point compulsory unit)
Completion of STP710 Career Tools for Employability (0-credit point unit) as a co-requisite for SRM776 Introduction to Construction Management

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.