CONMGNT 7700 - Construction Management Professional Practice

North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 4 - 2021

This course provides an opportunity for students to experience a working environment in an organization related to construction management in which to observe and apply their knowledge and skills for the degree. Students are expected to reflect upon their experience and learning in form of reflective journal and presentation. Students may involve in a series of on-site and offsite duties such as: site meeting, measurement, documentation, and presentation to a client. Students may also be involved in clerical work and administration in order to gain insight into the day-to-day functioning of a business.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CONMGNT 7700
    Course Construction Management Professional Practice
    Coordinating Unit School of Architecture and Built Environment
    Term Quadmester 4
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Restrictions Available only to Master of Construction Management students
    Course Description This course provides an opportunity for students to experience a working environment in an organization related to construction management in which to observe and apply their knowledge and skills for the degree. Students are expected to reflect upon their experience and learning in form of reflective journal and presentation. Students may involve in a series of on-site and offsite duties such as: site meeting, measurement, documentation, and presentation to a client. Students may also be involved in clerical work and administration in order to gain insight into the day-to-day functioning of a business.
    Course Staff
    Mr. Daniel Rossetto, Email: daniel.rossetto@adelaide.edu.au
    Miss Anthea D’Aloia, Internships Coordinator, Division of Academic and Student Engagement, Email: anthea.daloia@adelaide.edu.au
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    This course provides an opportunity for students to experience a working environment in an organisation related to construction management to observe and apply knowledge and skills being obtained during the degree. Under the auspices of the professional practice project, students shall engage in industrial internships. The internships, which can be obtained through the university, as part of formal government programs or bilaterally with employers by students and with the university’s approval, may include on-site and off-site duties such as project planning, site supervision and coordination, estimating, measurement, contract administration, client interaction and other relevant tasks. Students may also become involved in regular administrative work in order to gain insight into the day-to-day functioning of a business in the construction industry. Students are expected to reflect upon their experience and learning in form of a reflective journal and presentation.

    On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
    1) Apply skills and knowledge of construction management acquired at university during the degree into a professional setting
    2) Deliver tasks in a professional construction management setting, while acquiring first-hand knowledge of and experience in the construction industry
    3) Appreciate, with the assistance of more practical experience, the various career opportunities and pathways available to them
    4) Communicate technical, non-technical and commercial information about construction management and business in a professional setting
    5) Understand the social and ethical responsibilities of professionals in the modern construction industry
    6) Carry out professional tasks using common software and applications used in the construction industry
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1,2,3,4,5,6
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1,2,3,4,5,6
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    1,2,3,4,5,6
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1,2,3,4,5,6
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    1,2,3,4,5,6
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    1,2,3,4,5,6
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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