UO Construction Operations and Safety

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 3010
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Course ID
203088
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jonathan Fritsch
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to procure, set up and manage all resources and services necessary for the efficient operation of a safe construction site. The aim of this course is to ensure that students are able to critique and evaluate work health and safety principles, procedures and laws applicable to construction sites. Site establishment, preparation and protection; Site organisation and management (personnel, workforce management, site accommodation and amenities, materials coordination, managing plant and equipment, storage and circulation, attendance to trades); Legislative and regulatory requirements including work health and safety legislation; Codes of practice for safe working in the construction industry; Safety inductions and safe work method statements; Hazard and risk identification; Risk assessment, review and control measures; Personnel protection; Compliance procedures and processes. Constructability. Tall buildings including movement damping methods. Advanced substructure concepts (dewatering and piling). Rapid formwork. Advanced building fabrication.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a broad understanding of how to plan, set up and manage an efficient and safe construction site.
  • Evaluate resources and facilities required for construction site operations.
  • Integrate knowledge of work health and safety laws applicable to construction sites.
  • Generate and evaluate safe work conditions and methods at construction sites.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 17/07/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 10/07/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 31/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 14/08/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 3018
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 486
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

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Census date
Fri 30/01/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 23/01/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 13/02/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 27/02/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 1017
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 481
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of BLDG2007 UO Construction 2/ENGC4009 Construction 2

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUIL3023 UO Construction Operations and Safety at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BUIL3021 Construction Operations and Safety at the University of South Australia

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