Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management

VU course code: NUBC | Level of study: Undergraduate

ATAR

Not required

Duration

0.5 years full time

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

Commonwealth supported place

Location

Footscray Park

Applications closed

Overview

Kick start your career, with the Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management from Victoria University.

This course gives you a recognised qualification within six months – providing a fast track towards a new career.

You’ll graduate with an understanding of building construction industry practices, processes and professional requirements, as well as advanced construction management knowledge, including how to:

review construction systems and materials and the principles of sustainability, occupational health and safety requirements
adopt contract administration and risk management procedures
use the National Construction Code (NCC) provisions for buildings for onsite safe inspection practices
apply professional ethics, skills and accountabilities to work.

If you decide to keep studying to aim for higher roles, you may progress to the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), Bachelor of Building Design or Bachelor of Building Surveying.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Review basic knowledge of construction systems and materials and exemplify the principles of sustainability, occupational health and safety requirements;

Adopt contract administration and risk management procedures in accordance with professional standards and practices within the construction industry;

Interpret the National Construction Code (NCC) provisions for buildings and apply to on site safe inspection practices;

Demonstrate oral and written professional communication skills and strategies required to work as an individual and as part of a team on a construction project;

Understand the relevant professional ethics, skills and accountabilities required to work in the building and construction industry; and

Discuss construction practices and the benefits of sustainability in the construction industry.
: Graduate with diverse skills, tailored to the construction industry:
planning and managing strategies for the construction process
assessing documents for compliance with codes and standards
assessing plans for constructability
communicating with technical professionals such as architects and engineers on design objectives
formulating project cashflows and budgets
preparing tender documents, contract bidding, negotiation and sub-contractor selection
supervising construction sites and personnel.
We give you experience with real-world scenarios and settings, so you graduate ready to apply your high-demand skills in industry and community, or pursue further study.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

ATAR requirements

No minimum ATAR required

This course does not have a minimum ATAR requirement for entry. Read the entry criteria for this course below.

Why ATAR is not applicable

You do not need an ATAR score to apply for this course. Instead, you need to have successfully completed secondary school and to meet any requirements outlined below. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their ATAR, age, education or socioeconomic background.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry criteria include:

English-language requirements
academic requirements.

Your work and life experience will also be considered.

To find specific entry requirements for this course, please select the section below that is most relevant to you.

Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course.

: This information is relevant if, in the 2 years prior to studying with us, you have completed (or will complete) one of the following:

Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE)

an Australian or overseas equivalent to VCE

an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.
: This information is relevant if you have completed an accredited award (such as a certificate or diploma) at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (usually a TAFE, polytechnic or other registered VET institute).

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
: This information is relevant if you’ve previously completed all or part of a university or other higher-education course.

Admission criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).
OR:
Completion of two units of Higher Education studies.
OR:
Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.
: This information is relevant if you left secondary school more than two years ago and haven’t studied since.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Construction or similar.
OR:
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.
PLUS:
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

Special entry programs

Special admission programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Learn more about special admission programs

VU Early Entry

If you're currently in Year 11 or 12, our exclusive VU Early Entry program comes with a Conditional Offer to the course of your choosing*, a personalised course plan, special events, exclusive discounts and access to one-on-one course advice.

*Conditions apply.

Learn more about VU Early Entry

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Undergraduate Certificate in Building Construction Management students will be required to complete:

48 credit points Core units

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in a number of related fields, including:

construction management
project management
quantity surveying
building surveying
building contracting
contract administration
facilities management
property development.

To aim for a higher role, you can continue studying towards your bachelor degree and gain credit towards your degree.

VU stories

How VU prepared Annelyse for the real world

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)

"Through practical industry subjects, VU gave me the confidence to work as part of a team to support the delivery of large-scale projects and I gained invaluable knowledge from my course which allowed me to stand out, even as an undergrad. "

Annelyse's story