Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

mended subjects are those equivalent to the Year 12
subjects listed above.
Persons who do not hold the qualifications stated above, or
their equivalent, may be required to sit for a special entry
test to determine eligibility. This test is normally held early in
February.
An interview may be required for the persons who do not
hold the qualifications stated above.
Rrsons who complete satisfactorily, a sciencelengineering
VCEVOP) course in the Swinburne TAFE sector which
includes subjects equivalent to the prerequisite and recommended
Group 1 subjects are given guaranteed entry.
Course structure (1992 syllabus)
Hours
per week
Year 1 Sem 1 Sem 2
CE114 Applied Mechanics 3 3
CE173 Construction 6 5
CE192 Statutory Control 5 5
CE196 Communications 2 2
MM 169 Services 3 2
MP180 Construction Materials - 3
SM193 Mathematics
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3 2
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Year 2 Sem 3 Sem 4
CE204 Computer Application - 2
CE243 Land Surveying 4 -
CE256 Structural Design - 4
CE276 Construction 5 3
CE277 Temporary Structures 3 3
CE283 Geomechania - 3
*CE294 Statutory Control 5 3
CE297 Management 2 2
MM269 Services - 2
MP280 Construction Materials
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3 -
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22 22
Year 3 Sem 5 Sem 6
CE399 Industry Based Learning 48 weeks
Year 4 Sem 7 Sem 8
CE404 Computer Applications 2 -
CE454 Structural Design 4 -
CE470 Services 2 -
CE477* Construction 3 6
CE478 Fire Technology 2 2
CE490 Construction Management 2 8
CE496* Statutory Control 7 6
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Part-time students may undertake these subjects in
their component parts - see subject outline for details.
Graduate Diploma in Civil
Engineering Construction
This course can be undertaken by attending components of
the Master of Technology (Construction). Details are available
from the School.
cog2 Master of Technology
(Construction)
The main aim of the course is to provide graduates of
proven academic ability for future roles in managing
technology and human resources in construction and
building operations.
It is proposed to achieve this aim by providing a structured
study of advanced management and engineering techniques
in the fields of construction and building.
The course aims to develop the following:
(a) skill at allocation, organisation and direction of
manpower and material resources
(b) awareness of and ability to apply modern construction
technology
(c) understanding of the financial considerations of project
funding
(d) understanding of human resource management on
construction sites
(e) knowledge of the bidding process and other aspects of
economic decision making
(f) appreciation of contractual obligations and risks
(g) quality management.
Duration of program
This course has been designed to take place over a one and
a half year period on a full-time basis. Students may
commence their studies in either the first or second
semesters of any year and spend the first two semesters
engaged in course work. The course can also be undertaken
part-time over six semesters.
Prerequisites
Candidates for the degree of Master of Technology shall:
i) have completed the degree of Bachelor of Engineering,
or equivalent qualifications
or
ii)
have completed successfully a four year degree in
Building, or Architecture
(iii) haw qualifications and experience which, in the opinion
of the Engineering Faculty Board, are of a satisfactory
standard and are a suitable preparation for study in the
Masters program
and
iv) preferably have appropriate experience.
Management Topics
CE690 Civil Eng. Project Control
CE693 Building Admin. & Law
CE691 Civil Eng. Management
CE692 Communications
CE792 Health & Safety in Construction
CE793 Contract & Law
CE794 Financial Management
CE791 Construction Management
Either:
Minor Strand (Civil Engineering
Construction)
CE670 Construction Technology
CE772 Construction Technology
CE773 Research Project
Sub Total
Total for Management & Construction
Technology
See over page for alternative.
Hours
per week
51 SZ 53
4- -
2 -
- 4 -
4 -
- 2 -
3- -
3- -
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12
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12
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0
Hours
per week
S1 St 53
4- -
- 4 -
- - 16
4 4 16
- - -
16 16 16
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