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Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
Build Australia’s future with a career in building and construction. As our nation grows, so does the demand for infrastructure, housing, high rise construction and skilled construction professionals. With a significant shortfall across the sector, now is the time to gain the expertise employers need. The Master of Construction Practice equips you with advanced knowledge and the confidence to navigate complex technological and management challenges. Throughout the course, you will develop deep capability in construction technologies, regulatory frameworks, project delivery systems, and sustainability principles. Industry engagement is embedded throughout this course, from hands-on learning during professional placement to tackling real-world issues through an applied industry research project. Graduates emerge as adaptive leaders, ready to apply expert judgement and research-informed strategies to improve project outcomes across the construction landscape.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- CoreUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesPLAN5002Construction Project ManagementCIVL6001Building Information Modelling SystemsPLAN6001Building LegislationPLAN6002Residential ConstructionPLAN6003Building Services and ApplicationsPLAN6004High Rise ConstructionPLAN6005Building QuantitiesPLAN6006Construction PlanningENGN6003Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1 Note 1
- Note 2PLAN6007Construction ProcurementPLAN6008Contract AdministrationENGN6004Professional Practice Masters Thesis 2 Note 1
- Note 2PLAN6009Construction Practice Capstone ProjectINDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability PLAN5002
- PLAN5002Construction Project Management
- CIVL6001Building Information Modelling Systems
- PLAN6001Building Legislation
- PLAN6002Residential Construction
- PLAN6003Building Services and Applications
- PLAN6004High Rise Construction
- PLAN6005Building Quantities
- PLAN6006Construction Planning
- ENGN6003Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1
- PLAN6007Construction Procurement
- PLAN6008Contract Administration
- ENGN6004Professional Practice Masters Thesis 2
- PLAN6009Construction Practice Capstone Project
- INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability | Core: PLAN5002 Construction Project Management
- CIVL6001Building Information Modelling Systems
- PLAN6001Building Legislation
- PLAN6002Residential Construction
- PLAN6003Building Services and Applications
- PLAN6004High Rise Construction
- PLAN6005Building Quantities
- PLAN6006Construction Planning
- ENGN6003Professional Practice Masters Thesis 1
- PLAN6007Construction Procurement
- PLAN6008Contract Administration
- ENGN6004Professional Practice Masters Thesis 2
- PLAN6009Construction Practice Capstone Project
- INDG2013Aboriginal Community Organisations: Ethics and Sustainability
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
ArchitectANZSCO 232111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Full registration as an architect needs the accredited Master of Architecture plus logged practical experience and the Architectural Practice Examination, on top of the skills assessment.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Landscape ArchitectANZSCO 232112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an AACA assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ATAR: Not applicable. To be eligible to receive the Master of Construction Practice, students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising: 14 core units (192 credit points) Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units as specified in the Graduate Certificate in Construction Practice.
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