College for Adult Learning
Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Course Information
Unlock the next level of your career with our future-focused Construction Management qualification.
The modern workplace now actively seeks out and rewards construction project managers who:
- Are not afraid to lead, motivate and inspire their team
- Can create and execute project plans on time and on budget
- Understand and pioneer continuous improvement strategies
- Seek out new solutions to aid in project management
- Can set themselves apart from the crowd
With workplace-based assessments and course content designed around the modern working environment, we strive to get you job-ready, competent, confident and qualified to succeed in your construction management career.
- Part-time: approx 18 months
- Full-time: approx 12 months
- Maximum: 24 months
Our courses are 100% online and are self-paced. This means you can choose to study on a more intense time schedule, or just fit it around your lifestyle when you can.
The course can be completed in as little as 12 months with a full-time study load or in 12-16 months on a part-time study load, but we allow a 24-month standard course enrolment duration, depending on circumstances.
We provide engaging tutorials, industry-relevant assessments and work-ready learning outcomes.
- Develop, manage and execute construction project plans
- Become a leader and communicate effectively with your team and suppliers
- Understand, promote and maintain WHS standards and requirements
- Develop a high level of written communication necessary in construction project management
- Manage budgets and financial plans across multiple projects
- Increase your experience working within projects, planning and scheduling
Subjects
Payment Option
Career Pathway
- Construction Project Manager
- Construction Manager
- Project Manager (Building and Construction)
- Estimating Manager
- Construction Foreman
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Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820)
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Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)
Course Features
- Complete the course your way – at your own time, pace and convenience
- You win from the start with no classes, no rush hour dash or parking hassles
- Tutorials are easily navigated and the order can be adapted to your priorities
- Unit quizzes serve to demonstrate knowledge obtained
- You will receive a personal learning plan, regular feedback and personal assistance from our experienced facilitators
- Learning occurs on the job and you can apply your knowledge while you study for immediate results
Professional Recognition
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Eligibility
In order to succeed in our online qualifications, our students are required to:
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Be 18 years or older at the time of registration
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Demonstrate the required level of competency in English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills
While there is no formal prerequisite study required to enter this qualification, it is beneficial for students to have some relevant industry experience to assist with the learning application required for this course. This may have been obtained through formal and/or informal training, work experience and life experience.
Technical Requirements
You will need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or another device with the following:
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An adequate and reliable internet connection
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At least the equivalent of Microsoft Office or Office for Mac, with word-processing capabilities and spreadsheets
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A PDF Reader installed
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Full permissions to install and access third-party software as required
You will also need regular access to a laptop, desktop computer or device with an adequate camera to undertake video calls for assessments as required.
Workplace Requirements
As part of your course, it is compulsory to undertake and provide third-party evidence for some assessments in an eligible industry workplace. If you are not currently in, or have not previously been in, an eligible workplace, you must source your own host workplace and undertake work that meets the requirements for the units of this course.
You will need to complete a workplace observation report signed by an employer along with workplace evidence for multiple units in this course. For example for the unit CPCCBC5019 Manage building and construction business finances. To meet the criteria you must show evidence of managing the business finances for a building and construction business over at least six months, including at least one building and construction project.
The following criteria must be covered:
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manage business financial systems and processes schedule,
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monitor and process incoming and outgoing payments,
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manage budgeting,
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cash flow and debt recovery lodge monthly,
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quarterly or annual statements and pay tax and workplace liabilities for the registered business conduct a business financial risk assessment.
If you have extensive experience in the industry with a high level of knowledge, competency and ability, you may be eligible for RPL.
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