Overview
This unit comprises seven key topics covering the development of Australia's design and construction industry, Government and private sector roles in managing Australian construction industry and emerging trends applied to the construction industry.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student Feedback
Students found the unit useful and informative; however, some indicated that the scope of the final research assignment was extensive relative to the specified word limit, leading to a greater focus on managing the process rather than fully developing the content.
Review the scope and expectations of the final assessment to ensure alignment with the word limit, or adjust the structure to allow students to better focus on the depth and quality of their research.
Feedback from Staff Feedback
The unit places significant emphasis on the research component, however, the time available for students to adequately develop their final research assessment is limited.
Reconsider the unit structure and timeline to allocate more time for the final research task, allowing students to engage more deeply with the research process and produce higher-quality outcomes.
Feedback from Staff Feedback
There is an opportunity to further enhance student learning through increased hands-on practice during tutorials, as additional opportunities to actively apply concepts could strengthen understanding and skill development.
Incorporate more structured, practical activities within tutorials, such as guided exercises, short applied tasks, and real-world problem-solving scenarios. This will provide students with regular opportunities to practice key concepts, receive immediate feedback, and build confidence in applying their knowledge in both assessment and professional contexts.