Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

Completing a Graduate Certificate in Building and Construction Information Management from a recognised institution like the University of Canberra can significantly support your application for a Class A builder's licence in the ACT. This qualification meets the educational requirements set by the ACT Building Regulatory Authority by providing comprehensive training in project management, construction contract administration processes, and risk management. By equipping you with essential knowledge and skills, this qualification fulfils the criteria and strengthens your application, positioning you to excel in the building and construction industry.

UC provides two study modes: Online (100% online and self-paced with no in-person requirements, designed to accommodate full-time workers) and On Campus (all in-person study from UC's Bruce Campus with a stronger focus on BIM technologies). The course is offered part-time in both modes, and online students benefit from recorded lectures, live webinars, online discussions, and flexible self-paced learning with on-demand lectures.

Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Building and Construction Information Management offers discounted course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), where the Australian Government has subsidised a portion of the degree, reducing the total balance you are required to pay. The 2024 per unit fee for Domestic Students is $3,937.50. Fees are indexed annually and subject to change. Eligible students may also defer payment via the Commonwealth Government's FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP schemes.

Online students at UC have access to BIM technologies including Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, and Microsoft Project. Additionally, students have access to virtual library access, academic support services, IT support, financial support, employment and professional assistance with Careers UC, student welfare services, a virtual orientation, an interactive online learning platform, digital study materials, discussion forums, and participation in webinars and virtual workshops.

The Graduate Certificate in Building and Construction Information Management requires you to complete just 4 units — Contract Administration G, Introduction to Building Information Modelling G, Integrated Construction Procurement G, and Integrated Project Management G — split across two semesters. The course takes 1 year to complete on a part-time basis.