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CL83 - Graduate Diploma of Construction Management

Overview

Course Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Construction Management (GDCM) forms part of the Master of Construction Management (MCM) and includes principles of project management as it applies across different phases of the construction cycle to achieve successful project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability for construction projects. This course provides the basis for exciting careers as construction managers and assists with employment areas of Construction Management principles and includes; Project Management principles; Construction Procurement, Construction Contract Administration, Construction Rick Management and Construction Technology.

The course aims to improve the course learning outcomes and students will learn the general principles of project management within the context of specific construction management techniques.

The course is appropriate for people seeking careers in construction management, project management from a national and international construction management perspective. It also provides valuable education for those seeking a broader career basis such as; architecture, builders, engineers, quality surveys, construction economists, and facilities managers.

This course will provide opportunities for students to advance their studies in construction management in either full-time or part-time modes.

Career Information

Construction managers plan, organise and control activities associated with a wide range of building projects. Employment opportunities exist in government departments, construction, building and sub-contracting companies, federal, state and local government departments and authorities and corporations with a large building portfolio. There are many employment opportunities for construction management professionals from a national and international perspective.

Course Details
Duration 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 48
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type Postgraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal) PGradDipCM
AQF Level Level 8: Graduate Diploma
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2026
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $32,100
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $19,320
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $37,560
Indicative Year - 2025
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $30,859.5
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,880
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $35,130
Indicative Year - 2024
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $29,533.5
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,040
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $34,080
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $27,856.5
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $16,200
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $32,400
Indicative Year - 2022
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $26,712

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 2 - 2026

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 1 - 2026

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 2 - 2025

Brisbane
Online
Sydney

Term 1 - 2025

Brisbane
Online
Sydney

Term 3 - 2024

Online

Term 2 - 2024

Brisbane
Online
Sydney

Term 1 - 2024

Brisbane
Online
Sydney

Term 3 - 2023

Brisbane
Online
Sydney

Term 2 - 2023

Brisbane
Online
Sydney

Term 1 - 2023

Brisbane
Online
Sydney

Term 3 - 2022

Brisbane
Online

Term 2 - 2022

Brisbane
Online

Term 1 - 2022

Brisbane
Online
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International Availability

Term 2 - 2026

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 1 - 2026

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 2 - 2025

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 1 - 2025

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 3 - 2024

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

Term 2 - 2024

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 1 - 2024

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 3 - 2023

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 2 - 2023

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 1 - 2023

Brisbane
Sydney

Term 3 - 2022

Brisbane
Online

Term 2 - 2022

Brisbane
Online

Term 1 - 2022

Brisbane
Online
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at https://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic Requirements

N/A  - This is a exit award only

Assumed Knowledge

Direct entry into Masters of Construction Management at CQUniversity

Security Requirements

N/A

Health Requirements

N/A

Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards Not applicable
Exit Awards Not applicable
Accreditation
  • Core


Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

Not applicable

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year Number of Students
2025 3
2024 3
2023 2
2022 3
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

  • Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
  • Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice, as expected by a respected member of the profession.
Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

  • Being reflective with personal behaviours in relation to professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
  • Working consistently and reliably with your peers and other stakeholders in a team to complete tasks and projects
Legal Compliance

Examples are:

  • Complying with CQUniversity policies and procedures.
  • Complying with the policies and practices of businesses or organizations.
  • Complying with rules and regulations of of the Australian Institute of Building
  • Compliance with the Building Regulator
Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

  • Demonstrating effective communication skills in a range of emerging environments, including the online domain.
  • Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
  • Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
  • Establishing rapport with clients in the delivery of projects and responding appropriately to clients, supervisors and other professionals.
  • Understanding and communicating with various relevant mediums (plans and sketches for example) with both the public and other professionals.
  • Using appropriate facial expressions: eye contact, being mindful of space, time boundaries, a range of body movements and gestures.
  • Recognizing and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course, as well as during practical placements.
  • Extending both verbal and written communications skills to a range of emerging environments, including the online domain.
  • Competently and appropriately constructing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
  • Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge into a logical and legible report, in a timely manner that meets professional standards and clearly communicates the intended message.
  • Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form that meets legal and professional requirements.
  • Accessing a computer for your studies, and having basic computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments and participating in on-line forums or responding to emails.
  • Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
  • Analysing, manipulating and displaying scientific information.
  • Presenting in front of a range of stakeholders, including students, academics and industry personnel
Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

  • Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
  • Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures related to professional practice.
  • Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in projects and services.
  • Producing accurate, concise and clear documentation which meets legal requirements.
  • Demonstrating competency in applying appropriate mathematical knowledge and skills to make precise calculations.
  • Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to make accurate interpretation of data.
  • Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve problems in a wide range of projects.
Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

  • Accurately using instruments for measurements.
  • Having sufficient auditory ability to be capable of hearing warnings when on site.
  • Interacting effectively with stakeholders including clients, members of the community, tradespeople and other members of the engineering team.
  • Using a computer and other tools.
  • Being able to climb a ladder or steep stairs, walk along scaffolding and traverse a construction site.
Relational Skills

Examples are:  

  • Engaging and relating effectively as student with team members, staff and industry experts 
  • Working reliably and constructively with your peers and other stakeholders in a team to complete tasks and projects
  • Maintaining positive working relationships throughout different learning environments and situations 
Reflective Skills

Examples are:

  • Developing reflective practice awareness and skills for life long professional learning and development
  • Recognising the importance of 'reflection in action' throughout the learning cycle of each unit and the across the course
  • Reflect on lessons learnt through past experiences and able to adapt and improve future practice 
Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

  • Ability to work consistently towards completing tasks and assessments
  • Actively participating in activities related to sustainability as part of the course and professional experience.
Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

  • Transporting field equipment during the data collection phase of projects.
  • Manipulating instruments in tests and measurements.
  • Using knobs and dials in equipment used for field data collection.
Interpersonal Engagement

Examples are:

  • Relating positively and effectively to a wide variety of business (construction) and community stakeholders.
  • Presenting to a range of audiences including students, academics and industry personnel
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Abilities

Examples are:

  • Demonstrating sufficient computer knowledge and skills to engage in the on-line learning environment that may include completing relevant on-line assessments (e.g. online tests).
  • Participating in ISL or Zoom lecture/workshop sessions, responding to emails and using MS word to answer assessment tasks.
  • Ability to use digital research database for literature review.
  • Ability to use data analysis and other discipline related software
Core Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Students will develop an advanced understanding of the coherent body of knowledge and the underlying principles and concepts of construction management
  • 2. Students will research and develop contemporary practice and formulate solutions to problems within the context of construction management and related practices
  • 3. Students will be able to plan and execute construction management practices based on principles, ideas and risk in a collaborative context with professionals, paraprofessionals and the general community
  • 4. Students will demonstrate professional judgement, adaptability and responsibility when identifying and responding to cultural, ethical and social issues in diverse context
  • 5. Students will develop the ability to work independently and collaboratively and have cognate skills to critically evaluate and apply feedback to improve performance.
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5
1. KNOWLEDGE Have advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
4. SKILLS Have specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concept
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters
Course Structure

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
More Details
There is no additional information for this course.