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Diploma of Construction Management

Diploma

You've built a rewarding career in construction, now level up and take the next step with the Diploma of Construction Management.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 - 3 years full-time

Course Code

Z1X

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

You've built a rewarding career in construction, now level up and take the next step with the Diploma of Construction Management. Develop the skills to take on roles like contract administrator, project manager and estimating associate with this practical two-year, part-time university qualification.

The Diploma of Construction Management offers an opportunity for employees in the building and civil construction industries to obtain the skills required to meet the projected workforce demands resulting from Tasmania's significant infrastructure and capital works projects pipeline. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to manage small teams, and learn how to communicate clearly across the range of people who work in building and construction.

You'll also develop an understanding of legislation and codes and contract requirements, learn how to manage project costs, and discover how to take a proactive approach to work health and safety. The course will support you in developing good habits and skills for continual professional learning - the key to a successful and long-lasting career.

The course is suited to existing employees within the building and civil construction industries who hold a Certificate III in Building & Construction, or a Certificate III in Civil Construction, have relevant industry experience, and are looking to upskill into roles with additional functional requirements and higher levels of responsibility. The course is also suited to employees within city councils, utilities and engineering consultancy firms who are looking to develop professional skills in construction project management.

Funding assistance from Keystone Tasmania is available for eligible building and construction practitioners and their employees. Contact the Keystone for details.

Entry requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be an eligible for an offer, you must have:

Current employment in the construction industry; and
Completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Current employment in the construction industry; and
Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Current employment in the construction industry; and
Completed a Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course as well as current employment in the construction industry.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Study locations

Cradle Coast

Launceston

Hobart

What you will learn

1 Apply problem-solving and decision-making methods to design solutions to complex construction project problems.

2 Identify and evaluate continuing professional development and learning needs to monitor personal progress and performance outcomes.

3 Analyse and apply contemporary project management methods, regulations, standards and business processes to support the completion of construction projects.

4 Describe and communicate why professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of contemporary construction management practices are vital in project management.

5 Analyse and apply communication methods appropriate to the professional context to elicit, interpret and transmit information and optimise workplace interactions to deliver construction projects.

Career pathways

Developed in close consultation with industry, this course is specially designed for you to build on your technical or administrative construction work experience and prepare you for a variety of roles such as contract administrator, project manager and estimating associate. These are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years*:

Business Administration Managers (12.1%)
Construction Managers (9.2%)
Construction, Distribution and Production Managers (6.9%)

Once you complete the Diploma of Construction Management (Z1X), you'll be eligible to receive a minimum of 75 credit points towards the Associate Degree in Applied Business (Z2C). You may also be eligible for credit towards other University of Tasmania courses, subject to the receiving College's discretion.

ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024.

Course structure

Completion of the Diploma of Construction Management requires 100 credit points including:

A Core of 75 credit points and
Discipline electives of 25 credit points

Credit for prior study or work

You may be eligible for advanced standing (i.e. credit points) in this Diploma if you:

Have completed an award such as a Diploma or Advanced Diploma at the University, from TAFE or another institution;
Are currently studying another Diploma at the University or at another institution;
Have completed studies towards a Bachelor degree at the University or from another institution.

Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at University of Tasmania.

72.2%

Overall satisfaction

77.8%

Skill scale

52.8%

Teaching scale

68%

Employed full-time

Data source