Charles Darwin University
1 year part-time
Gain foundational construction management and engineering design skills in just one year through flexible online or on-campus study. This certificate is ideal for career changers and provides a direct pathway to engineering degrees and other higher education programs.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training or equivalent; a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher; at least 0.5 year of full-time higher education study; overseas qualifications equivalent to Australian standards; STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher; recognised tertiary preparation course; or acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. Domestic students must meet standard English language proficiency requirements for higher education at CDU.
The course consists of 40 credit points across three core units and one specialist elective unit. Core units include: CUC106 Real-World Design: Academic Skills in Practice (developing foundational study skills), ENG215 Surveying and Construction (practical construction knowledge), and MAN105 Introduction to Management (management principles). Students select one specialist elective from PMO201 Project Management or ENG305 Safety, Risk and Reliability, allowing customization based on career interests.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #3 in Australia for engineering and technology employment outcomes and #4 for engineering and technology starting salary (GUG 2024). CDU offers a people-first approach with flexible study options (online, on-campus, part-time, full-time) and a supportive learning environment. The university is in the top 100 globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021) and provides five-star graduate employment outcomes.
This certificate provides direct pathways to further engineering qualifications including Diploma of Engineering, Associate Degree of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Science, and Bachelor of Engineering Honours. Graduates can also pursue entry into various other higher education courses. The course prepares you for careers in construction management, project coordination, engineering support roles, and site supervision, with opportunities in renewable energy, transport, building construction, electronics, and other engineering sectors.
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