Diploma of Construction Management

SRT153 introduces students to the properties of materials used in a wide range of building applications. In this unit, students will learn about the chemical and physical properties and the procedures for selection of appropriate materials and their uses in buildings. Learning and assessment activities include the study of materials such as timber, concrete, metals, stone and ceramics, plastics and glass and the environmental significance of materials. Students will examine these materials within the framework of sustainability and embodied energy.

In SRE170, students will learn fundamental accounting principles and practices to financial transactions on building works and in construction companies. Students will identify how accounting is one of a number of systems which provide information to managers in the construction industry. Learning and assessment activities will focus on understanding financial statements, elementary financial analysis and cash management, taxation considerations including capital allowances, capital budgeting techniques and the obligations and cost of employing staff.

SRT141 provides the foundations for developing and maintaining a safety culture on building sites and other workplaces. Students will examine WorkCover requirements in accordance with the OH&S regulations and compliance codes following the Act of 2004, and occupational health and safety procedures and controls. Students will learn about all aspects of site safety and supervision of onsite operatives including with respect to site induction requirements and compliance requirements. Students will undertake their Construction Industry Card training, which is mandatory for all employees in the construction industry, as part of this unit.

Note: There will be a fee of no more than $200 per student to complete the training for the Construction Industry Induction Card training.

SRT151 introduces students to construction processes and structural systems. Students learn about building elements requisite to a simple residential building, such as footings, floors, walls and roofs: inclusive of common contemporary and alternative structural systems. In so doing, students will consider the engineering requirements of low-rise residential structures, such as loads, forces, fixing techniques and material properties. Energy efficiency and the global socio-ecological implications of material choices will also be considered. Further, students will be introduced to other key construction activities such as site surveys and condition reports, site establishment, excavation, bracing and off-site fabrication.

SRT159 focuses on residential construction in terms of the technical and regulatory requirements. In this unit, students will gain an understanding of Australian Standards, the National Construction Code (NCC), planning permits and other regulatory requirements through the analysis of construction drawings, site visits and relevant state and local government legislation. Likewise, students will gain an understanding of the construction process through preparing preliminary residential construction documentation and the documented observation of different stages of house construction over the course of the trimester, including photographs and hand-drawn sketches.

Effective management of information is central to the success of construction projects. In SRM165, students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of the concepts as well as hands-on experience with related information management systems and methodologies. The unit focuses on major aspects associated with adoption and implementation of information management systems for data creation, visualisation, usage and sharing on construction projects. Students will also be introduced to leading Building Information Modelling (BIM) packages.

In SRT259, students will gain a detailed understanding of the regulatory environment of the Australian construction industry, National Construction Code (NCC) and associated standards for the construction of a range of low-rise buildings. Students will develop knowledge and skills in identifying, analysing and applying technical codes and materials standards in construction of low-rise residential and commercial buildings.

The unit explores macro- and microeconomic concepts and theories as they apply to the construction and property industries. In this unit, students will learn about economics, economic activities and policies and their impacts on the construction and property industries, market and trade efficiency, demand and supply, and factors of production (including entrepreneurship, capital, labour, and land). In addition, students will develop skills and knowledge about business planning and project evaluation.

This module is designed to help students develop and maintain a safety culture within the University, including in the A+B workshop and studio spaces. In this module, students will examine occupational health and safety procedures required by Deakin University and the School of Architecture and Built Environment to ensure student safety and wellbeing during their studies. Students will develop an awareness of building evacuation procedures and industry requirements for visits to building sites as part of course requirements.

This module’s learning and assessment activities provide students with guidance on what constitutes academic integrity. It will allow students to develop knowledge, skills and good practice principles to avoid plagiarism and collusion and thereby maintain academic integrity.

This module is designed to provide international students with opportunities to review, develop and practice the English language systems and skills required to successfully participate in an undergraduate degree program. It is compulsory for international students only and consists of a mandatory 2-hour on-campus class per week for the duration of the first trimester.

Some international students are exempt from this module. For exemptions, visit our English language entry requirements page.