28 Construction Safety Degree Programs

This free online course teaches the principles of structural engineering and construction site safety.

Acquire the essential skills that can prevent injury and save lives in construction work with this free online course in the Diploma in Construction Safety. The growing demand for buildings is driving an increase in the demand for professionals skilled in construction and safety.

This free online course covers health and safety management practices and recommendations for contractors and employers. You will learn how to plan and carry out your work in a way that protects construction workers and the people around a worksite. This online course will teach you how to develop safety plans, accurately assess risks and noise on worksites, and carry out construction and demolition tasks safely and effectively.

This course takes an in-depth look at the role of traffic marshals on construction sites. Traffic management is important to maintaining health and safety as the presence of heavy machinery and large vehicles creates a need for the efficient direction of traffic. Traffic management in such a busy area faces hazards and safety risks, which we identify in this course. Sign up to train as a traffic marshal or bankman and add a skill to your CV.

Construction management is integral to the success and smooth running of a construction project, from effectively tracking development and staying on budget, to improving communication across all levels of the project.

Despite turbulence in the global economy, the construction industry continues to grow with revenue expected to reach US$15 trillion by 2025. Specialist project managers are in high demand to help negotiate projects through the inevitable hurdles that can arise due to a host of issues ranging from time constraints and safety and workforce considerations to legal issues, government regulations and environmental concerns. Fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), this course will be of interest if you are a graduate in or with previous construction-related employment and if you are seeking a senior project management position within the industry. Project management is now a well-established discipline within the construction industry, applied to projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. In this course, you’ll learn the modern management skills, techniques, and systems to successfully deliver a project from inception to completion, and how to meet a client’s requirements within the constraints of the external environment. Our central London location and numerous industry contacts, which include client organisations, public and private Tier 1 consultants and contractors and Tier 2 consultants, contractors and suppliers, enable us to invite practising professionals to contribute regularly to the course and to give guest lectures. You'll have the chance to apply your skills and knowledge to real-life practical problems through case studies. When possible, we also visit construction sites in London, so you can see how developers overcome some of the issues associated with developing in a challenging environment like the centre of a large metropolis, such as traffic and transportation.

Make more than a living. Build the future by entering the Trades. This Construction Techniques program is designed to provide you with choices when considering a career in the Skilled Trades sector. It exposes you to a variety of trades allowing you to determine which one interests you the most.

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Health and Safety Management is to provide students with the necessary professional attributes, Health and Safety skills, and competencies, which would allow them to successfully fulfill the requirements of registration with the SACPCMP.

All people performing construction work in Victoria require proof that they have completed a general OHS construction induction course for the industry. This course meets the requirement of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 and allows workers to be registered with WorkSafe.

Foundation Learning students have access to an exciting range of specialist resources at the College. With specialist construction workshops for every area you will develop your communication and practical skills. Guided by our expert staff you’ll use our construction workshops to develop your carpentry, bricklaying and plumbing skills with tailored modules. You will be learning in a small group (maximum 12). You will develop your communication and practical skills by taking on three construction trades across the year: building, tiling and wood work. You will also complete a Health and Safety unit.

The Master of Construction Management program is designed to develop professionals for advanced construction management theory and practice based on an interdisciplinary foundation of science, architecture, and business management. Created with working professionals in mind, this flexible program can be completed in as little as 12 months.* Learn more about the Master of Construction Management program.

This course is designed for students hoping to progress their technical expertise in preparation for roles in design and production for construction and building services engineering.

The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management prepares students to enter the construction industry, working with designers, owners, contractors, and architects. The curriculum teaches students how to develop leadership skills as a project manager, business acumen, and technological understanding of the current practices and theories in construction management. Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree program.

The Course in Civil Construction Pathway is a short course targeted at new entrants to the civil construction sector who need training to fill entry-level roles. It also offers the opportunity for those already working in the sector to switch trades. The course builds relevant skills to ensure learners are job-ready.

The Civil Construction Excavator Operations program, spanning 40 hours, equips participants with essential knowledge and skills for secure and efficient excavator operation. From initial preparation and planning to shutdown procedures, this comprehensive training ensures proficiency. Gain the expertise needed to excel in excavator operations and enhance your construction career.