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Study diploma architecture, planning and construction online through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Developed with industry, this course is designed to prepare you for roles such as site supervisor, contract administrator, project management associate and estimating associate.

Diploma of Construction Management

How do buildings bear weight? Study trigonometry, vector components and equations to determine design loads. Consider beams, truss, columns, frames and more. Form the skills to build on in Structures 2.

Structures 1

Get confident in the elements of construction in Australia. Examine properties of materials — including their benefits for the environment, health and acoustics. Learn about materials such as clay, stone, steel, wood and more. Understand demolition. 

Construction Materials

Build your foundation in  building construction. Study the order in which building elements are constructed — including foundations, footings, floors and more. Understand building regulations, standards and codes from the National Construction Code.

Construction 1

Every construction needs to meet legal requirements. Understand the Australian legal system and regulatory framework for construction. You’ll cover the contents of a contract, the process of offer and acceptance and remedies for breach of contract.

Introduction to Contract Administration

Lay the foundations for further study in the building industry. Understand the building process including roles, objectives and regulations. Get to know the life cycle of building projects. Consider how you might build sustainably.

Introduction to Construction Management

Learn the micro and macro-economic principles behind construction. Consider how changes in the market can affect construction firms – including the impact on costs, revenues and pricing. Learn using real firms as examples, using market data.

Introduction to Construction Business Management

Learn how to read and interpret 2D drawings for construction – including floor plans, sections and elevations. Build skills in 3D BIM modelling using tools such as Autodesk Revit. Consider the importance of communication throughout a project lifecycle.

Construction Communication

Stake out designs in domestic construction. You’ll study structure, materials, tools and methods to build houses from foundation to finish. Consider how structural design controls heat and light effects; ventilation, acoustics and air flow and quality. 

Low Rise Construction

Study how a solid structure secures the function and integrity of buildings. Learn the structural principles of construction and identify best practice. Recognise the relationship between structure and force. Design a structure and assess stability. 

Structures

Get constructive and stake out a foundation in management. Study the construction project life cycle and the role of the industry in communities. Understand what managers, quantity surveyors and project managers do. Learn management techniques. 

Introduction to Management in Construction

Diploma Architecture, Planning and Construction Courses & Degrees | Open Universities Australia

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