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Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice

Graduate Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradCertConPrac

  • Course code

    1008570

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

Build an exciting career in the booming industry of building and construction. 
 
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice equips you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices that drive modern building and construction. 
 
Throughout this practical, industry-aligned program, you will develop knowledge in construction methods and materials, project management, information modelling systems, legislation, residential and high-rise building construction. Professional standards, emerging technologies and real-world scenarios are embedded throughout your learning to ensure you graduate with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the workforce. 
 
Designed in close consultation with industry experts, this contemporary qualification ensures you are prepared for the demands of today’s construction sector. 
 
The Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice also provides a pathway into the Master of Construction Practice.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

CLO1: Explain construction management principles, including project planning, procurement, and delivery methods within diverse regulatory, environmental, and cultural contexts.

CLO2: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyse construction project challenges and propose effective, evidence-based solutions.

CLO5: Evaluate sustainability, risk, and safety strategies in construction projects to support resilient, ethical, and culturally respectful outcomes.

GA2: Creativity

CLO2: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyse construction project challenges and propose effective, evidence-based solutions.

CLO5: Evaluate sustainability, risk, and safety strategies in construction projects to support resilient, ethical, and culturally respectful outcomes.

CLO6: Reflect on professional practice and learning to support continuous improvement, ethical leadership, and career development in the construction industry.

GA3: Ethical practice

CLO3: Interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards, and ethical frameworks to ensure responsible, inclusive, and professional conduct in construction practice.

CLO5: Evaluate sustainability, risk, and safety strategies in construction projects to support resilient, ethical, and culturally respectful outcomes.

CLO6: Reflect on professional practice and learning to support continuous improvement, ethical leadership, and career development in the construction industry.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

CLO1: Explain construction management principles, including project planning, procurement, and delivery methods within diverse regulatory, environmental, and cultural contexts.

CLO2: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyse construction project challenges and propose effective, evidence-based solutions.

CLO3: Interpret and apply relevant legislation, standards, and ethical frameworks to ensure responsible, inclusive, and professional conduct in construction practice.

GA5: Lifelong learning

CLO4: Communicate effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders using appropriate technical, interpersonal, and digital communication strategies.

CLO6: Reflect on professional practice and learning to support continuous improvement, ethical leadership, and career development in the construction industry.

GA6: Communication and social skills

CLO4: Communicate effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders using appropriate technical, interpersonal, and digital communication strategies.

CLO5: Evaluate sustainability, risk, and safety strategies in construction projects to support resilient, ethical, and culturally respectful outcomes.

CLO6: Reflect on professional practice and learning to support continuous improvement, ethical leadership, and career development in the construction industry.

GA7: Cultural competence

CLO1: Explain construction management principles, including project planning, procurement, and delivery methods within diverse regulatory, environmental, and cultural contexts.

CLO5: Evaluate sustainability, risk, and safety strategies in construction projects to support resilient, ethical, and culturally respectful outcomes.

CLO6: Reflect on professional practice and learning to support continuous improvement, ethical leadership, and career development in the construction industry.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Brisbane Term 1, Term 5 N/A N/A
Gold Coast Term 1, Term 5 N/A N/A
Melbourne Term 1, Term 5 N/A N/A
Perth Term 1, Term 5 N/A N/A
Sydney Term 1, Term 5 N/A N/A
Online Term 1 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall6.5
Listeningminimum 6.0
Speakingminimum 6.0
Readingminimum 6.0
Writingminimum 6.0

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice, students must complete the 4 core units (48 credit points) as specified in the Course Progression.

Students who complete this degree can gain entry into Southern Cross University’s Master of Construction Practice Degree.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

PLAN5002 Construction Project Management
Term1,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,5
Term1,5
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
Melbourne
Term1,5
Term1,5
Online
Term1,5
N/A
Perth
Term1,5
Term1,5
Sydney
Term1,5
Term1,5
CIVL6001 Building Information Modelling Systems
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Melbourne
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
Perth
Term1
Term1
Sydney
Term1
Term1
PLAN6001 Building Legislation
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
Perth
Term2
Term2
Sydney
Term2
Term2
PLAN6002 Residential Construction
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
N/A
Perth
Term2
Term2
Sydney
Term2
Term2

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Core Units
PLAN5002 Construction Project Management
CIVL6001 Building Information Modelling Systems
PLAN6001 Building Legislation
PLAN6002 Residential Construction