SSUD13-327: Construction Site Management

Description

This subject addresses a range of issues relevant to the establishment and management of construction sites emphasising on-site safety, site planning and layout, materials handling, equipment selection and industrial law.  Occupational health and safety, labour law and industrial relations are explored in the specific context of the onsite management of construction projects.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: SSUD13-327
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • September 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Construction, Property, and Planning
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a critical approach to project site management.
  2. Apply and review health and safety management systems.
  3. Demonstrate and integrate knowledge and skills of commercial management and the legal aspects of project control.
  4. Describe the concepts and obligations set by relevant statute in regards to Workplace Health and Safety issues.
  5. Understand health and safety as they apply to the working environment.
  6. Understand the importance of risk assessment within the construction industry, particularly in relation to onsite construction.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
Semester start: 09/09/2024
Subject start: 09/09/2024
Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
Teaching census: 04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
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