About the course

You will study core areas of construction including law, management and communication, materials and economics. These will give you an excellent understanding of the role of a construction professional.You will also develop the knowledge you’ll need to work in the low rise residential and light commercial sectors of the industry. As you continue, your studies will become more complex, covering areas such as construction, development, quantity surveying, contract administration, estimating, scheduling and cost planning.Develop a career in the construction industry focusing on residential and low-rise buildings.Focus on construction law, management, communication, materials, economics and quantity surveying.Build your knowledge in estimating, contract administration, scheduling, and cost planning.Study in the Experiential Learning Suite using the latest technologies.

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　　construction manager: overseeing and allocating resources for construction projects, working with architects and engineers to check plans and blueprints, managing timetables, determining material and labour costs, liaising with and hiring subcontractors and workers

　　estimator: compiling cost estimates based on variables such as labour, materials and equipment, working out how much a project is likely to cost and creating budgets, analysing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers

　　construction planner: developing time plans on construction projects so the project is completed safely, on time and within budget, thinking critically, working with managers and engineers to discuss progress and address issues that arise, organising the stages of construction development Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2024	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 2 (February), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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Entry requirements for University of South Australia

Recent secondary education : Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent AND Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points.

　　Higher education study : Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above.

　　Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above.

　　IELTS total [6.0], IELTS reading [6.0], IELTS writing [6.0]. TOEFL PBT - 550 with TWE of 4.5.TOEFL IBT - 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18.

　　

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　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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