Upcoming courses for professionals
Story Ground Professional Learning
UC Campus
$88
17 August, 21 August and 4 September
3 workshops
This TQI-registered professional learning opportunity offers three workshop sessions for teachers that bring together Indigenous Story practices with the disciplines of creative writing and literature.
Implementation of Heritage Engineering Solutions (Sydney 2024)
Hybrid
$1199
1 June – 31 July
30 hours
This course will introduce engineers and other professionals to heritage materials and construction methods, the ways in which heritage materials deteriorate, and processes for conserving them.
Preserving Paper Collections Part 1
Face to face
$400 ($300 UC student)
22 July
1 day
Learn how to keep your paper-based collection (archive, library, art on paper) safe, secure and preserved for the future.
Preserving Paper Collections Part 2
Face to face
$400 ($300 UC student)
23 July
1 day
This course will provide an introduction to the theory and practice of paper conservation. Topics covered will include the identification of a wide range of paper objects from documents to art on paper as well as the basics of paper conservation treatment.
Preserving Photographic Materials
Face to face
$800 ($600 UC student)
24 and 25 July
2 days
This course introduces theories and practices behind the preservation and conservation of historic photographic materials.
Contract Administration 1
Face to face
$400 ($300 UC student)
12, 19, 26 August and 2 September
12 hours
This short course provides vital insights into contract administration principles and processes in construction management, covering different contract models, standard forms of contracts, and contractual management issues pertaining to time, cost, and quality for overseeing construction contracts effectively.
Structures and Materials 1
Face to face
$400 ($300 UC student)
13, 20, 27 August and 3 September
12 hours
This unit is to develop students' understanding of building structures and material properties.
Construction Project Management 1
Face to face
$400 ($300 UC student)
14, 21, 28 August and 4 September
12 hours
This unit extensively explores both the theoretical principles and real-world applications of project management, with a specific emphasis on time, cost, and quality management. It draws upon the comprehensive set of processes, best practices, terminology, and industry standards prevalent in construction project management.
Quantity Surveying 1
Online
$400 ($300 UC student)
15, 22, 29 August and 5 September
12 hours
This unit aims to introduce the role of quantity surveying and estimation in the construction industry.
Building Information Modelling 1
Face to face
$400 ($300 UC student)
16, 23, 30 August and 6 September
12 hours
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is designed to enable students to develop a conceptual, technical, critical and practical understanding of how buildings and other structures may be designed, procured, costed; project managed to completion and maintained using 3D and other integrated technology.
Past courses
Introduction to Heritage Engineering Part 1
Hybrid
$1399
Closed
30 hours
This course will provide engineers and other professionals with an introduction to the skills needed to assess significance and understand conservation needs of engineering and industrial heritage sites and items. This course is open to all interested parties; however, it will be of particular interest to practicing engineers. Designed in collaboration with Engineers Australia, this course provides 30 hours of professional development.
UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where Bruce campus is situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.