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

Special requirements

No special 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.

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