Construction on Site

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge of materials and technologies required for construction detailing and fabrication on site, for buildings of varying scales and complexities.

Course content

Students will develop an understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary to translate design concepts into built-form, and the necessary application of safe work practices on site, including equipment use, care, and maintenance. Through the exploration of building materials and systems, students will develop skills and knowledge in construction detailing, fabrication, and skills in on site operations, including the use of hand and power tools for building component assembly.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of 1st year of an undergraduate program in a relevant field

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Practical (Practical/Fieldwork sessions on site)	78 hours x over 2 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Creative work, Learning log/Journal, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.