Construction Materials

• • History of construction materials
  • Extraction and sourcing
  • Processing
  • Fire and structural properties
  • Environmental sustainability, toxicity and colour
  • Specification, tolerances and verification
  • Materials in systems and products
  • In the construction phase
  • Maintenance and disposal
  • Future of construction materials

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Gain a solid understanding of the properties, manufacturing process and application of Australian construction materials. Discover how construction materials maximise the life and durability of a building while minimising costs.

From renewable, earth, metal and synthetic materials – learn about the vast range of materials that go into a building. Uncover what happens during the extraction, construction and demolition stages. Broaden your knowledge on the history of each material and explore innovations for future construction projects.

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 Construction Management degrees.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

• Continuous Assessment (70%)
• Report (30%)

Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 02 Sep 22