Associate Degree of Construction (ADCN)
University of Southern Queensland
About
Back to top Program aims The program aims to produce para-professional standard graduates for entry level management positions in the building and construction industry who have a broad range of relevant technical skills and well developed skills in communication and team work.
The program is designed to capitalise on growing demand for this level of expertise on construction projects, and the program's primary aims are to:
enable graduates to attain a diverse range of practical skills and competence to successfully coordinate and supervise a wide range of construction processes;
develop skills in planning, monitoring and controlling the technical and logistical aspects associated with building and construction projects;
take an active role in planning, managing and organising people and other resources on construction projects in the built environment to support other construction management professionals.
Structure
Core courses
The courses that comprise the core major study program are listed in the following table:
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| Academic Courses | |
| ENG1002 Introduction to Engineering and Built Environment Applications | 1 |
| ENM1500 Introductory Engineering Mathematics | 1 |
| CMG1001 Introduction to Construction Management and the Built Environment | 1 |
| ENG1100 Introduction to Engineering Design | 1 |
| ENG1003 Problem Solving in Engineering and the Built Environment | 1 |
| CMG1002 Residential Construction: Methods, Materials and Management | 1 |
| CMG2001 Job Organisation | 1 |
| SVY1500 Spatial Science for Engineers | 1 |
| LAW1500 Introduction to Business and Company Law | 1 |
| CIV2605 Construction Engineering | 1 |
| CMG2003 Construction Production Management | 1 |
| CMG2002 Cost Management: Estimating, Measurement and Cost Control | 1 |
| Practice Courses | |
| ENG1901 Engineering Practice 1 | 0 |
| CIV3906 Civil Materials Practice | 0 |
| ENG2909 Work Experience - Associate | 0 |
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 16, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^
- English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2
Applicants are advised to also note the following:
- Assumed knowledge expectations: English; Mathematics A
- Recommended Prior Study: Mathematics B (4, SA) or equivalent
All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
These are determined by the University for specific programs each Semester. The 2019 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or equivalent level, tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Special admissions may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your Selection Rank. The additional points don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information about USQ's Special Admissions carefully to find out what you may be eligible for.
Learning outcomes
Program objectives
At the completion of the program the graduate will be able to.
- apply building principles and methods;
- prepare documentation for building development and construction;
- liaise with other members of the building team, clients and other external stakeholders;
- apply relevant legislation and technical standards at the appropriate level in building construction;
- accept a level of responsibility for the practical and logistical aspects of the human relations, resources, scheduling, quality control, environmental factors and social impacts involved in a building project.
Institution
