Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management

Program Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management is a six-month program that provides a recognized qualification in the building construction industry. It covers essential practices, processes, and professional requirements in the field, including construction systems, sustainability principles, occupational health and safety, contract administration, and the National Construction Code (NCC). Graduates can pursue careers in construction management, project management, quantity surveying, building surveying, and other related fields. The program also provides a foundation for further study towards a Bachelor's degree.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management is a six-month program that provides a recognized qualification in the building construction industry.
It covers essential practices, processes, and professional requirements in the field. Upon graduation, students will have advanced knowledge in areas such as reviewing construction systems and materials, sustainability principles, occupational health and safety requirements, contract administration, risk management procedures, and the National Construction Code (NCC).
• Objectives:
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of building construction industry practices, processes, and professional requirements.
• Develop advanced knowledge in construction management, including reviewing construction systems and materials, sustainability principles, occupational health and safety requirements, contract administration, risk management procedures, and the National Construction Code (NCC).
• Acquire skills in assessing documents for compliance with codes and standards, assessing plans for constructability, communicating with technical professionals, formulating project cashflows and budgets, preparing tender documents, contract bidding, negotiation, sub-contractor selection, supervising construction sites and personnel.

Outline:

Core Units:

• Built Environment Communication and Skills (NBD1100, 12 credits): Covers communication and interpersonal skills, technical writing and documentation, and information management in the built environment industry.
• Fundamentals of Building Construction (NBC1111, 12 credits): Introduces the fundamental principles of building construction, including building materials, building systems, and construction methods.
• Building Regulations (NBC2002, 12 credits): Examines building regulations, codes, and standards that govern the building construction industry, including the National Construction Code (NCC).

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Quantity Surveying
• Building Surveying
• Building Contracting
• Contract Administration
• Facilities Management
• Property Development
• Opportunities and Outcomes:
• Graduates can pursue careers in various related fields in the building construction industry.
• The program provides a foundation for further study towards a Bachelor's degree, with credit towards the higher qualification.