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Bachelor of Construction Technology
Bachelor of Construction Technology

Bachelor of Construction Technology

  • ID:UWS610013
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirements

  • IELTS (Academic version): 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest   

  • TOEFL internet-based score :Total score 82, Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE):  58 overall; No communication skills less than 50               

Course Information

This program is ideal for anyone interested in a practical and professional degree within the building industry. 

This program is a shortened version of the full Bachelor of Construction Management four-year program. It allows students to obtain a Bachelor degree in three years and enter the industry quicker.

This program offers theoretical, practical, and hands-on experience, with four concentrated areas on construction technology; construction economics; construction law; and construction project management. You are able to obtain a Minor in construction economics, if desired.

Although there is no compulsory work experience requirement for this program, you are still encouraged to gain work experience through cadetships in the building industry in areas including project home building, building surveying and residential development.

CRICOS Code: 085663B

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Recommended Sequence

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below. 

Year 1

AUTUMN SESSION

  • Residential Building

  • Drawing and CAD

  • Construction Communication

  • Construction Work Safety

Credit Points, 40

SPRING SESSION

  • Contract Administration

  • Environmental Building Design

  • Non-Residential Building

  • Building Science

Credit Points, 40

Year 2

AUTUMN SESSION

  • Civil and Substructure

  • Building Measurement

  • Development Control

Select one elective

 , Credit Points, 40

SPRING SESSION

  • Accounting Information for Managers

  • Building Estimates and Tendering

  • Building Regulations Studies

Select one elective

Credit Points, 40

Year 3

AUTUMN SESSION

  • Negotiation in the Built Environment

  • Construction Project Management

  • Building Superstructure

  • Select one elective

Credit Points, 40

SPRING SESSION

  • Construction Scheduling

  • Professional Practice

  • Building Law

  • Select one elective

Credit Points, 40

Total Credit Points, 240

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As a Construction Technology graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities as a:

  • Housing project manager

  • Site supervisor

  • Estimator

  • Building consultant

  • Safety inspector

  • Surveying technician

  • Facilities manager

  • Contract administrator

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 629 ($) per year

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