Course

Diploma in Construction Management

Approved Abbreviation: DipConstMgt

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7015.5

CRICOS Code: 069053F

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Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2015 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2014 - 7015.4 Diploma in Construction Management

Commencement Year 2011 - 7015.3 Diploma in Construction Management

Commencement Year 2011 - 7015.2 Diploma in Construction Management

Commencement Year 2011 - 7015.1 Diploma in Construction Management

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

The program is designed to provide students with the first year units included in the Bachelor of Construction Management degree. It presents students with a range of units covering the science, building and management aspects of construction management and aims to prepare students for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Construction Management degree. It is delivered in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs. Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Construction Management will articulate into the Bachelor of Construction Management degree at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

Study Mode
One year full-time (three sessions)

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Construction Management. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Local students entering this Diploma are required to have:

• Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, OR

• Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) OR

• Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR

• Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Students are also assumed to have background in Mathematics at a senior high school level and assumed background in Science knowledge, preferably in Physics.

Met other entry requirements such as:

• An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for admission for the Bachelor of Construction Management), OR

• Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

• IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band OR

• Completed the EAP 4 course offered by Western Sydney University, The College with a 50% pass OR

• Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR

• Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Students are also assumed to have a background in Mathematics at a senior high school level and assumed background in Science knowledge, preferably in Physics

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general:

• Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement OR

• Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
All students must complete Tertiary Study Skills with Western Sydney University, The College prior to completion of the Diploma.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of the units listed below.

Students are required to successfully pass the following units

700126

Design Science (WSTC)

700150

Graphic Communication and Design (WSTC)

700154

Professional Competencies (WSTC)

700070

Building 1 (WSTC)

700071

Building 2 (WSTC)

700003

Management Dynamics (WSTC)

700004

Introduction to Business Law (WSTC)

700005

Accounting Information for Managers (WSTC)

Students must pass the following preparatory level units for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western Sydney University degree program:

700144

Foundation Physics 1 (WSTC Prep)

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

Students must also pass the following non-award unit, which does not count for credit towards the Diploma:

700167

Tertiary Study Skills in Construction Management (WSTC Prep)