Graduate Diploma in Construction (Level 7)

Summary

The Graduate Diploma in Construction is aimed at construction professionals who want to upgrade their qualifications and improve their knowledge and skill to advance their careers.

Students will learn how to manage projects, including building information modelling, contracts management, health and safety management, quality management, sustainable technology and construction methodologies and specialise in Construction Management, Project Management or Quantity Surveying.  The student will have the opportunity to do an industry project to gain practical experience.

Please note that we may not be able to offer some strands every year. Please contact us for further details.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Apply analytical, practical and research capabilities to unfamiliar situations in the area of construction
• Engage in professional level communication in visual, written and verbal modes
• Assess efficiency and productivity in construction projects
• Critically evaluate and financially manage construction projects
• Evaluate, advise on and manage risks associated with construction projects
• Manage employment relations in construction contexts
• Manage quality assurance in construction projects
• Evaluate and advise on sustainable construction materials, methods and technologies for use in construction projects
• Design, evaluate and apply health and safety management systems in construction contexts (Construction Management specialists)
• Plan and manage construction projects using project management principles, tools and techniques (Project Management specialists)
• Undertake measurement and estimation processes for construction projects (Quantity Surveying specialists).