Upcoming course information
| Dates | 15 August, 22 August, 29 August, and 5 September |
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| Time | 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm |
| Cost | $400 ($300 UC Student) This course is also offered in a package with our other BCM courses for $1800 ($1300 UC Student) |
| Delivery | Online |
| Commitment | Three hours per week for four weeks |
| Enrolments close | 9 August 2024 |
About the course
This unit aims to introduce the role of quantity surveying and estimation in the construction industry. Students will acquire knowledge of and understand basic concepts of accepted drawing conventions and formats including architectural and engineering drawings and how building specifications are prepared and structured. Students will become aware of the purpose of measurement and estimating in the construction industry and be able to demonstrate how to measure simple architectural and engineering structures using industry-accepted methodology.
Students will be introduced to the sources of information for estimating and measuring construction projects.
Who should apply for this course
Construction practitioners, with a priority given to female applicants.
Learning outcomes
Measure simple building elements using industry-standard measurement techniques
Course presenters
Learn from industry experts
Andrew Park
Andrew has over 30 years’ experience in quantity surveying. Andrew has worked on a number of prominent projects throughout Australia. His experience includes some of the major projects of national significance such as Russell Offices Defence Headquarters, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Department of Defence, National Film and Sound Archive, Sydney Metro Project and Cairns International Airport. He has specialist skills in cost benefit analysis, life cycle costing and cost management. Andrew is also a lecturer in Estimating and Measurement at the University of Canberra.
Course structure
Session 1
Reading construction drawings, specifications and schedules
- What is the difference between Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement to Country?
- How can I use Acknowledgement in the classroom?
- What is the role of story in engaging with Indigenous cultures?
Session 2
Linear, area and volume measurement
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This session will provide teachers with supportive ideas for working with Indigenous
students through the concept of perspectives. Storying will be explored as sitting at
the heart of identity and as a form of knowledge transmission. Teachers will be
encouraged to participate in storying practices and to take this knowledge back to their
school setting.
Session 3
Measuring Excavation and Groundworks
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This session will provide teachers with supportive ideas for working with Indigenous
students through the concept of perspectives. Storying will be explored as sitting at
the heart of identity and as a form of knowledge transmission. Teachers will be
encouraged to participate in storying practices and to take this knowledge back to their
school setting.
Session 4
Measuring Concrete and Formwork
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This session will provide teachers with supportive ideas for working with Indigenous
students through the concept of perspectives. Storying will be explored as sitting at
the heart of identity and as a form of knowledge transmission. Teachers will be
encouraged to participate in storying practices and to take this knowledge back to their
school setting.
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