This program provides training in all aspects of construction management and aims to produce graduates capable of managing and controlling complex construction projects. Students must be employed in the building industry.
Prospective students are encouraged to talk to the Program Coordinator about exemptions from the program based on previous study or professional experience. The Faculty has established sets of exemptions for holders of TAFE qualifications.
A normal part-time load is 12 units of credit for terms 2 and 3, and 6 units of credit in term 5. Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability (in this Handbook) when constructing their program in liaison with the Program Coordinator. It is suggested that you study courses in order of level.
Program Structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 29 courses or 192 units of credit as outlined below:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| 8 compulsory courses at Level 1, which are: | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| 9 compulsory courses at Level 2, which are: | |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLCN12035 | Construction Management 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLCN12037 | Construction Planning (NC) |
| BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 (NC) |
| BLCN12020 | Construction Management Work Experience I (NC) (12uc) |
| 9 compulsory courses at Level 3, which are: | |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| BLCN13038 | Cost Planning and Control (NC) |
| BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration (NC) |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| BLCN13034 | Construction Economic 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance (NC) |
| BLCN13021 | Construction Management Work Experience II (NC) (12uc) |
| 2 compulsory courses at Level 4, which are: | |
| BLCN14039 | Infrastructure Planning (NC) |
| BLCN14036 | Construction Management 2 (NC) (12uc) |
| and 1 elective at Level 4 | |
An elective may be chosen from a wide selection within the Faculty. However, it is recommended that it be chosen from another building program, otherwise the selection must be approved by the relevant faculty authority. The chosen elective must be six units of credit.
The following is a recommended progression only. Students are encouraged to determine their own program based upon credit transfers granted and work commitments. Existing students must liaise closely with their Program Advisor to ensure correct enrolment.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Autumn | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Winter | |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| Year 2 - Autumn | |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| Year 2 - Winter | |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| Year 2 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLCN12035 | Construction Management 1 (NC) |
| Year 3 - Autumn | |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| Year 3 - Winter | |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLCN12037 | Construction Planning (NC) |
| Year 3 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR12041 | Building Materials 2 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Autumn | |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Winter | |
| BLCN12020 | Construction Management Work Experience 1 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| Year 5 - Autumn | |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| Year 5 - Winter | |
| BLCN13038 | Cost Planning and Control (NC) |
| BLAR13035 | Building Contract Administration (NC) |
| Year 5- Spring/Summer | |
| BLCN13034 | Construction Economics 2 (NC) |
| Year 6- Autumn | |
| BLCN13021 | Construction Management Work Experience 2 (NC) |
| Year 6- Winter | |
| BLCN14036 | Construction Management 2 (NC) |
| Year 6- Spring/Summer | |
| ELECTIVE: | An elective may be chosen from a wide selection from within the Faculty. However, it is recommended that this elective be chosen from another building program, otherwise the selection must be approved by the appropriate faculty authority. The chosen elective must be six units of credit. |
| Year 7- Autumn | |
| BLCN14039 | Infrastructure Planning (NC) |
| Year 7- Winter | |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance (NC) |
The following work experience may be undertaken throughout the program of study.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| BLCN12020 | Construction Management Work Experience 1 (NC) |
| BLCN13021 | Construction Management Work Experience 2 (NC) |
Construction Management students may be eligible for honours on the following basis:
| GPA | Class of Honours |
|---|---|
| 6.00 to 7.00 | First |
| 5.50 - 6.00 | Second A |
| 5.00 - 5.50 | Second B |
Computing Requirements
It is a requirement of this program that all students have access to the CQU World Wide Web site via the Internet. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the program using email and the Internet.
Transitional Arrangements for Building Programs
As the building programs have been restructured, students still in these programs must ensure that they complete courses out of the new programs at appropriate levels. Students must liaise closely with their Program Coordinator to ensure correct enrolment.
CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003