Bachelor of Construction Project Management

Gain a deep understanding of managing construction projects, from planning through construction to operation.
CRICOS Code 111660G
Intake Dates
February, May, September
Duration 3 years
Campus Melbourne, Sydney, Perth
Delivery Mode Full time
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Course Overview

Kick-start your career confidently in different roles within the construction industry, from planning and design to development, construction, and operation.

Acknowledge Education’s Bachelor of Construction Project Management equips you with the job-ready skills and knowledge in managing residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.

You will graduate with skills in:

  • Construction management
  • Construction technology
  • Quantity surveying
  • Construction law and contracts
  • Building services, surveying, and sustainable practices
  • Cost and quality management
Course Structure

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Construction Project Management, you are required to complete 24 units (360 credit points) as set out in the Units section, below.

You will study three units per trimester, with most units comprising of three hours of lectures and tutorials per week.  You will also undertake 10 hours of personal study per unit per week.   The number of days per week depends on your timetable, and is usually 2 to 3 days.

Units

CPM101 Construction drawings and communication
CPM102 Construction technology I
CPM103 Construction project management I
CPM104 Fundamentals of built environment
CPM105 Introduction to structures
CPM106 Construction site and safety management
CPM107 Procurement management and delivery in construction
CPM108 Construction technology II
CPM202 Quantity surveying I
CPM203 Construction project management II
CPM204 Construction cost planning & management
CPM205 Construction law and contracts
CPM206 Building services
CPM207 Sustainable construction practices
CPM208 Construction planning and scheduling
CPM209 Construction plant and equipment
CPM301 Infrastructure construction
CPM302 Construction estimating and risk management
CPM303 Facility/asset management
CPM304 Contract administration
CPM305 Academic& professional research
CPM306 Building information management (BIM)
CPM307 Quantity surveying II
CPM308 Building surveying

 

Academic and English Requirements

Academic Requirements

FOR ENTRY INTO FIRST YEAR

Completed Year 12 or equivalent.  The minimum age is 18 years old.

International students must also demonstrate that they have English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (Academic).

Competency to IELTS 6.0 means that the student has documentary evidence of having completed an IELTS exam at an official IELTS testing centre, or an equivalent recognised English language test,  within the 24 months preceding the student’s application date for Bachelor’s courses, and that the student was given an overall score of 6 with no single band lower than 5.5 (see our International  Student Admission Policy).

Applying for Credit Transfer:

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirement

1. Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 3 years)

Applicants who have recently completed their secondary education and meet the following criteria can apply for entry into this program.

Admission Criteria

Evidence of successful completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education to Year 12 or equivalent*, including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English and an ATAR of 65.

*This includes all Commonwealth, State and Territory final year secondary school certificates of education as well as an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Students who have completed their secondary education overseas, which are equivalent to an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, will be assessed for their suitability for the program on a case-by-case basis.

Special admission program*

Our special admission program covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

  1. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET/TAFE) Study

Applicants with previous VET study who meet the following criteria can apply for entry into this program.

Admission Criteria

Full or partial completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent) in any discipline.

OR:

Full completion of a Certificate IV in a related discipline.

Special admission program*

Our special admission program covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

  1. Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course and who meet the following criteria can apply for entry into this program.

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, for example, Foundation course or equivalent.

Special admission program*

Our special admission program covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

  1. Applicants with Work & Life Experience

Applicants who have left secondary school more than three years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then can also apply for entry based on other evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent, for example relevant work or life experience.

Admission criteria

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Construction Management or similar.

OR:

Applicants that completed 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 admission program*

Our special admission program covers a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration.

Applying for Credit Transfer

If you have completed prior tertiary studies, you may be eligible for some credit exemptions. For further information, please refer to our Awarding of Credit Policy.

*Special Admission

Applicants who fall under the following categories can discuss their admission and course options with the admission team prior to applying. Each application will be assessed on its merits and the applicant’s capacity to successfully complete the course will be carefully considered in this assessment. The categories include, recognition as an Indigenous Australian, applicants whose school or home location is in rural or isolated areas, applicants with non-English speaking background, applicants with difficult living circumstances that have impacted their preparation for post-secondary study, applicants with disadvantaged financial background and applicants with disability or medical condition affecting their education.

Industry Body Endorsement

Our Civil Construction Design courses are endorsed by reputable companies in the industry. We are constantly consulting with  industry representatives to ensure our courses are relevant to their needs and that our students are job-ready upon completion of our courses.


FE Group

Fondex Constructions

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Course Outcome and Pathways

Occupational titles for graduates with this qualification may include:

  • Construction Project Manager
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Site Manager
  • Facility Manager
  • Contract Manager
  • Estimator
  • Contract Administrator
  • Project Coordinator
  • Construction Planner
  • Construction Consultant
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Property Developer

Dates

View all 2024 dates here.

2025 intake: February, May, September

* Perth campus has full enrolment for all Higher Education courses, and we are unable to accept any further applications until further notice.

 

Fee - Domestic Student

Tuition Fee: $2,350 per unit x 24 units

Administration Fee: $200

Materials Fee: N/A

 

Fees - International Student

Tuition Fee: $2,550 per unit x 24 units

Administration Fee: $200

Materials Fee: N/A

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