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The Diploma of Construction Management offers an opportunity for employees in the building and civil construction industries to obtain the skills required to meet the projected workforce demands resulting from Australia&#39;s significant infrastructure and capital works projects pipeline.The program is suited to existing employees within the building and civil construction industries who hold a Cert III in Building &amp; Construction, or a Cert III in Civil Construction, have relevant industry experience, and are looking to upskill into roles with additional functional requirements and higher levels of responsibility. The program is also suited to employees within city councils, utilities and engineering consultancy firms who are looking to develop professional skills in construction project management.Experiential learning and portfolio development are key to the Diploma of Construction Management. Approaches to Experiential Education components of each subject introduce the concept of learning through practice, by exposing students to authentic and engaging learning experiences designed to develop their understanding of work and the workplace. Students are introduced to:<ol><li>Different methods of and approaches to professional practice,</li><li>How issues such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership manifest in the workplace and;</li><li>The role of reflection and deliberative thinking in developing workplace-based knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations.</li></ol>Students will develop personal responsibility for, and autonomy in, building their portfolio of practice. This is reflected in educational plans developed in consultation with their Experiential Education Coach, the ADAT staff and each student’s employer. Experiential Education components are based on a range of approaches to practice; for example, projects, case studies and industry workshops. Across all subjects, assessment tasks are informed by contextualised discipline-based knowledge. The program structure also allows for experiential education to be integrated or interlinked into problem-based learning projects which span four terms of each year (negotiated industry-based projects).

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

The Diploma of Sustainable Living aims to link participants’ lived experience as an individual, consumer and citizen with learning for sustainability at a range of scales; regional, nationally and globally. The curriculum is structured around six narratives that are linked with selected UN Sustainable Development goals and include: sustainability at home; sustainability in the environment; sustainability as a social enterprise; sustainability to empower transformative change; sustainability and justice; and, sustainability and human health.Throughout this program, students learn practical knowledge about sustainability, and how to apply it to in their home, community, business and/or social enterprise.Where to from here? Further study options for those interested in sustainability. Completing a Diploma in Sustainable Living and looking for your next step? Develop the skills to build a better future and continue your passion for sustainability with further study in one of these suggested programs:<ul><li>Bachelor of Arts (Major or elective subjects in Geography and Environment)</li><li>Bachelor of Business (Major in Tourism Management, and include a second major or elective subjects in Geography and Environment.)</li><li>Bachelor of Natural Environment and Wilderness (Major in Natural Environment Management)</li><li>Bachelor of Science (Major in Sustainability)</li></ul>

Think about your experiences as an individual, consumer and citizen in terms of sustainability at a range of scales; regional, nationally and globally. Discover tools to bring sustainability to life. Consider social justice, equity and diversity.  

Diploma of Sustainable Living

Construction Project Management

Introduction to Sustainable Design for Houses

Landscape Conservation and Recreation

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Legislation and Standards in Construction

Construction Cost Management

Workplace Project

Architecture Theory: Built Environments

This subject aims to develop an awareness of environmental and human health impacts of housing in order to inform critical and creative decision-making in the design and renovation of houses. You will explore how housing affects our own health and the health of the planet, and how sustainable design can reduce environmental impacts and improve wellbeing. You will also learn how to make design choices that are more sustainable in relation to your personal needs and circumstances. The subject will emphasise reflective thinking, practical knowledge and an integrated approach that relates issues of sustainability to quality design, functionality and value.

Design and renovate healthy and sustainable homes. You’ll unpack what sustainability means for dwellings. Look into designing for health and climate. Exercise your creativity. Get to know sustainable products and building materials.

In this subject you will learn project management concepts, tools and processes used in the formulation, delivery and management of construction projects. Your learning will focus on practical examples and incorporate analysis of construction project case studies. You will develop skills in construction project management processes, project troubleshooting, and formulation of a detailed project plan. This subject will include tutorials and workshops with guest speakers from industry and provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your learnings from other subjects.Note: We recommend completing this unit last as per the recommended study pattern for Diploma of Construction Management (TAS-CMG-DIP).

Complete your construction management studies with a course on project management. You’ll learn the tools and processes used in the industry. Write up a construction project delivery plan as part of your assessments.

In this subject, you will be introduced to basic features of the design toolsets used in digital fabrication. Weekly online modules and challenges will assist you in developing the underpinning technical skills required to become proficient in 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) modelling. These skills include:- File management- 2D sketching- 3D modelling- Sheet metal part construction- Using assemblies, constraints and joints- Developing drawings and presentations.For your assessment tasks, you will use these skills to solve a user specific design problem. To achieve this, you will follow the design thinking process to design a product/component that effectively meets the end users specific requirements, reflecting on how your solution meets their objectives. You will then use the presentation facilities within the CAD software program to share your solution.This subject also introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to:- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

In this subject you will learn the principles of cost management for estimating and controlling construction project costs. You will learn about time-variable, value-variable and fixed costs, and how these relate to calculating profits and overheads. Through applied activities, you will develop your skills in analysing and quantifying project scope to identify critical drivers of project costs, interpreting cost reports to compare project expenditure against budgeted costs, and communicating cost information.

In this subject, you will apply the processes of project risk management to construction projects to create authentic risk management documents. You will undertake a risk study on a key aspect of a construction project, conduct a risk and compliance audit, and develop a risk reduction plan. Your focus will be on identifying opportunities for continual improvement in risk and compliance management through the development of practical and contemporary solutions that can be implemented on a real project.This subject also introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.You will be introduced to:- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

This subject will familiarise you with the legislation framework, Australian standards and codes of practice for construction of buildings and civil structures. Key areas covered will include construction codes, work health and safety, Aboriginal and cultural heritage, and environmental legislation. It is important for paraprofessionals within the building and civil construction industries to correctly identify, interpret and apply these regulatory requirements to construction projects. You will have structured opportunities to develop your literacy in construction standards and legislation through industry-specific case studies and real-world research activities.In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to:-a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice-principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios-reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations-ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.

In this subject you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to undertake planning for protected area systems. We will explore the frameworks, processes and methods used to identify areas for inclusion in national reserve systems. Students will have the opportunity to apply and compare reserve selection methods using Tasmania as a case study. Topics covered include system purposes and priorities; national reserve planning frameworks; systematic conservation planning; government reserve selection processes; and collaborative and participatory approaches. Students without prior experience in GIS and spatial analysis will be given a basic introduction to these skills. Note, the software taught in this course works best with a Microsoft operating system. There is an optional on campus weekend tutorial session for students to complete the technical training on university computers. For those wanting more instruction for the technical aspects this session, or who use a Mac as their personal computer for learning, the on campus weekend session is recommended.

Reserve System Planning

Conservation efforts globally are focussed primarily on biodiversity, but geodiversity elements and features such as soils, rivers, mountains and caves provide humans with a wealth of ecosystem services and enjoyment. In this subject, you will learn about how to recognise geodiversity elements as critical system supports for biodiversity and ecosystem function, and to appreciate their cultural and recreational value for society. Using a series of masterclasses with global experts (in-field, in person or online), you will be immersed in the practices of &#39;geoconservation&#39; and &#39;geotourism&#39;. With no prior knowledge or skills required, you will develop skills as a communicator and conservation professional, and learn how to:- Rank and assess geodiversity elements (as &#39;subjects&#39; of conservation) and features in terms of their rarity, uniqueness, importance to science and society,- Construct inventories of abiotic, biotic and cultural elements and values for recreation and reserve establishment- Undertake in-field degradation assessments of landscapes used by humans for tourism and production- Recommend management strategies to restore landscape features and values for human enjoyment and wilderness protection- Undertake decision-making in a range of modes – graphical, consensus methods, GIS methods and qualitative methods.- Communicate landscape features and conservation strategies to a broad range of audiences.Any student interested in how to undertake conservation practice, curate heritage, assess landscape suitability for tourism and other ventures, or to communicate natural values will find KGA527 useful. All skills and knowledge required to successfully complete KGA527 are developed within the subject.

Architecture Theory: Built Environments explores political, cultural, environmental and historical contexts and their relation to the production and inhabitation of the built environment. A series of thematic discussions introduces you to ideas and precedents in spatial design disciplines across a range of scales and a breadth of historical and cultural contexts. Presentations on strategies for analysing the built environment will give you tools to investigate precedents of your own choosing throughout the semester. At the end of the subject, you will be familiar with both visual and textual means of communicating about how the built environment relates to its varied contexts.  This subject is part of a suite of Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments Architecture Theory subjects, which focus on establishing and enhancing students’ capacity to think with clarity and rigour to ensure solid bases for research inquiry and design practice. At Intermediate level, these subjects provide foundational understandings of the history and lived spaces of architecture and built environments. This subject is part of a suite of four subjects in the degree core of B.ABE and the Spatial Design practice specialisation in the Bachelor of Design.

This subject will build on your practical knowledge of sustainable design for houses, expanding your thinking to houses within landscapes - both natural and constructed - and interacting with climate, biodiversity, human health and urban and regional food systems. You will explore systems-based design approaches including regenerative design, resilience thinking, permaculture principles and biophilic design that will enable you to better integrate your house within wider living systems and communities.Through innovative, holistic precedent analysis, self-directed field study and structured design exercises, you will devise practical strategies to create, for example, adaptive microclimates around your house, a home-based food system, and conditions for improved backyard biodiversity, while also targeting well-being and bushfire design awareness. With these systems-based perspectives, you will likely see numerous new opportunities for action at home that contribute to ecological restoration and the well-being of your household and community.The subject comprises five modules:1.  Housing and landscapes - the bigger picture2.  Beyond sustainable design for houses3.  Climate - designing and adapting4.  Designing for health and well-being5.  Systems, materials and components.

Sustainable Design for Houses and Landscapes

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