Civil Engineering Construction Practices

MG6106

The purpose of this online course is to enable students to develop an understanding of the practical aspects of sound civil engineering practice.

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    Level
    6
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    Credits
    15
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    Cost
    $780 NZ Domestic
    $1,987 NZ International
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    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    2023
    Trimester 3 2023 Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
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    Exam dates
    2023
    Trimester 1, 14 Jun 2023
    Trimester 3, 15 Feb 2024
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this online course will be able to:

  • Appraise the plant and methods used in the full range of civil engineering construction activities.
  • Develop and implement safety plans for the full range of civil engineering construction activities.
  • Develop and implement quality control plans for the full range of civil engineering construction activities.
  • Develop and implement environmental protection plans for the full range of civil engineering construction activities.

Assessment:

  • 60% internally assessed
  • 40% examination. 

For more information about exams, including a full list of exam times go to our exam page:

Assessment for this course includes an examination

Open Polytechnic will, subject to you meeting the entry requirements for this course/programme, enrol you in this course.

Your enrolment in the course means that you should expect to complete an in-person examination.

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Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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  •  
    Level
    6
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $780 NZ Domestic
    $1,987 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    2023
    Trimester 3 2023 Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Exam dates
    2023
    Trimester 1, 14 Jun 2023
    Trimester 3, 15 Feb 2024
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying