Course overview
The course aims to introduce students to the practical aspects of the construction industry. The content of the course includes engineering construction terminology; common construction methods and processes; project organisation and management; contracts and specifications; scheduling and cost estimation; elementary surveying principles; and familiarisation with selected surveying equipment. Students will develop a strong foundation in construction management with professional practice in construction surveying.
Course learning outcomes
- Articulate key concepts in construction methods and processes, project management, contracts and specifications
- Estimate construction timelines and costs for a civil engineering project
- Articulate and develop the awareness of workplace health, safety, welfare, ethics and environmental issues are relevant to the construction industry
- Recognise applicable techniques and limitations for steel and concrete structures, construction of roads, bridges and tunnels
- Operate basic surveying equipment and complete a levelling traverse
- Summarise the results of a practical experiment to a professional standard
Availability
Class details
Mawson Lakes
Class number 50641
Section FR01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 59964
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 200
Class number 50642
Section PR01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 50643
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 25
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 50644
Section FR01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 59962
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 200
Class number 50645
Section PR01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 50646
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 25
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