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Practical BIM And Digital Design For Trades And Site Supervisors

Practical BIM And Digital Design For Trades And Site Supervisors

Microcredential

Overview

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Start date

Rolling enrolments.

Delivery

Self-paced online learning with flexible start and completion times.

What is Practical BIM & Digital Design for Trades and Site Supervisors

Our Practical BIM & Digital Design for Trades and Site Supervisors microcredential introduces learners to the practical application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital design tools in modern housing construction.

Learners will explore how digital information can support planning, coordination, communication and decision-making across construction projects. The microcredential focuses on the role of trades and site supervisors in working with digital models, drawings and project information to improve productivity, accuracy and collaboration on site.

Industry recognition

Practical BIM & Digital Design for Trades and Site Supervisors is delivered by Melbourne Polytechnic for the Construction industry and developed at the Future of Housing Centre of Excellence with input from industry partners.

Digital badging

Learners who successfully complete Practical BIM & Digital Design for Trades and Site Supervisors will receive a digital badge.

The digital badge provides a secure, verifiable record of achievement that can be shared online with employers and professional networks.

Further study and career pathways

This microcredential supports learners to build a practical understanding of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital design workflows and how they contribute to more coordinated, efficient and data-driven housing construction.

It may be useful for people working in, or wanting to better understand:

  • Building and construction trades
  • Site supervision
  • Construction management
  • Building design and drafting
  • Project coordination
  • Digital engineering
  • Prefabrication and manufacturing
  • Housing delivery and construction innovation

Requirements and recommended prior experience

Practical BIM & Digital Design for Trades and Site Supervisors is an introductory-level microcredential designed for learners with a basic understanding of construction or Modern Methods of Construction.

It is recommended that learners have completed, or have equivalent knowledge of, the microcredential Rethinking Construction – Modern Methods of Construction.

Learners should have a general awareness of construction processes and an interest in how digital technologies are transforming housing construction and project delivery.

Minimum technical requirements

To participate successfully, learners must have:

  • Access to a PC or laptop computer
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Ability to access an online learning platform
  • Basic digital literacy skills

Mobile devices are not recommended for assessment tasks.

Assessment

The assessment will be an online quiz in our Learning Management System. Learners are required to answer all questions to receive the microcredential.