School Of Built EnvironmentConstruction CommunicationWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301213.2
Discipline: OTHER ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300674 - Engineering, Design & Construction Practice, 300975 - Professional Competencies, 700038 - Engineering Design and Construction Practice (UWSC), 700107 - Engineering, Design and Construction Practice (UWSC Assoc Deg), 700154 - Professional Competencies
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Must be enrolled in the following courses:
2607 Bachelor of Construction Management,
3762 Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours),
3727 Bachelor of Building Design Management or
3692 Bachelor of Construction Technology.
About this Unit
This unit encourages students to explore professional responsibilities and challenges faced by construction professionals. Students are introduced to the construction profession through the use of industry case studies and project problems. Students engage in a research and problem-solving task that addresses sustainability imperatives and fosters fundamental research and communication skills. Special emphasis is placed on academic and business literacy, project management and teamwork which equip students for subsequent academic and professional contexts.