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Construction Management Internship (ABPL90434)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
January
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | January - Dual-Delivery Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Students enrolled in this subject will complete a 20 day unpaid internship with an external organisation related to the chosen specialisation within the Master of Construction Management. Students are responsible for identifying a suitable host organisation prior to the start of semester, with support from the Subject Coordinator. The placement should draw on specific discipline skills associated with the chosen specialisation to develop industry-relevant skills and knowledge related to the student’s chosen career direction. Students will be supervised by the Subject Coordinator in collaboration with a designated supervisor at the host organisation. They will work across various tasks relevant to the organisation's objectives and develop and complete a specific project as approved by the host organisation and the Subject Coordinator. Relevant host organisations include, but are not limited to: quantity surveying firms, project management firms, contractors, trade specialists, government departments, NGOs and specialised consultancies.
Students will have completed and reported on an industry-related project in a workplace on completion of the subject. They will have enhanced employability skills including communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving, organisational and time-management, and an understanding of career planning and professional development.
Note:
1. Students that have received credit for Practical Experience after completing the Bachelor of Design Construction major are not able to enroll in this subject
2. Students can only enrol after having the agreement approved by the subject coordinator and signed by the host organisation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify and articulate their knowledge and skills and apply them to relevant organisational contexts and work-settings;
- Produce original work in an appropriate format which demonstrates analytical, research and problem-solving skills;
- Review and reflect on the process and output of a work project/placement to articulate their academic and career development learning from the experience;
- Understand the value of industry and professional networks and their importance to self-reliance, lifelong learning and career progression.
Generic skills
- Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, time management and organisational skills as a result of their participation in the workplace;
- Ability to communicate effectively in a professional workplace and interact with a wide range of people inside and outside their host organisations;
- Understanding of organisational culture and ethics, work practices, and the diversity of workplaces;
- Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving research, and report-writing skills;
- Ability to manage and plan work;
- Capacity for initiative and enterprise;
- Capacity for lifelong learning, self-reliance and professional development.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisites options. Students can only enroll after having the agreement approved by the subject coordinator and signed by the host organisation.
Option 1
Admission into the 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of study
AND
A weighted average mark of 75%
AND
having the agreement approved by the subject coordinator and signed by the host organisation.
Option 2
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management, 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property, 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- having the agreement approved by the subject coordinator and signed by the host organisation.
AND
Completion of a minimum of 200 credit points of study
AND
A weighted average mark of 75%
AND
having the agreement approved by the subject coordinator and signed by the host organisation.
Option 3
Approval from the Course Coordinator (subject can be taken in the final year of study )
having the agreement approved by the subject coordinator and signed by the host organisation.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Successful completion of 160 hours industry placement.
| Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
A report outlining the structure, policies and activities of the host organisation and the case study to be reported on.
| Within two weeks of beginning the internship | 20% |
Journal that documents and reflects on the internship experience, an hours log and a host supervisor assessment report.
| Within three weeks of the conclusion of the internship | 20% |
A reflective case study report based on archival information and interviews with employees within and outside the host organisation.
| Within six weeks of the conclusion of the internship | 60% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator Paulo Vaz Serra Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 160 hours of industry placement Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 6 December 2021 to 28 February 2022 Last self-enrol date 22 December 2021 Census date 7 January 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 February 2022 Assessment period ends 14 March 2022 January contact information
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paulo Vaz Serra Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 31 May 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 June 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Paulo Vaz Serra Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 31 October 2022 Census date 31 October 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 November 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Additional delivery details
for further information please check https://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/subject-information/internships-vocational-placements/abpl90434-construction-management-internship
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
Note:
- Students must identify a host organisation for the internship and negotiate a relevant topic of focus for their project in conjunction with the host supervisor and Subject Coordinator.
- Students that have received credit for Practical Experience after completing the Bachelor of Design Construction major are not able to enroll in this subject
- For more information, please check https://edsc.unimelb.edu.au/subject-information/internships-vocational-placements/abpl90434-construction-management-internship
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Construction Management
Last updated: 31 January 2024