Construction 1

• • Planning and documentation
  • Certificate of title and site investigation
  • Foundations
  • Floor and wall framing
  • Roof framing systems
  • Trussed roofs, coverings and roof plumbing
  • Claddings, linings and finishes
  • Wet areas, floor finishes and second fix trades
  • Building services and energy efficiency
  • Stairs, fire resistance and safety design

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Gain a solid foundation in the residential building construction industry. Explore the building process, from the initial phase of preliminary concept planning and approvals, right through to the final finishing stage. Learn the basic elements, procedures and practices and come out well versed in the terminology used by professionals. Get an insight into how small building companies operate on a day-to-day basis.

Your course content covers up-to-date building regulations, standards and codes from the National Construction Code. You’ll study building elements and components and their sequencing including foundations, footings, floors, walls, roofs and finishing trades.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Construction Management degree.

• Continuous Assessment (40%)
• Report (60%)