Course

Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

Approved Abbreviation: DipConstMgt

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7016.3

CRICOS Code: 069054E

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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 2012 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: 2011 Term N - 7016.2 Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

Commencement Years: 2010, 2011 Terms 1 and 2 - 7016.1 Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

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

The Diploma in Construction Management (Fast Track) is designed to provide students with the first year units included in the Bachelor of Construction Management course. The Diploma presents students with a range of subjects covering the science, building and management aspects of construction management. The Diploma aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Construction Management degree. The Diploma in Construction Management, completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs, is designed to develop students to have greater ability in self-directed study and have the self esteem that comes from prior achievement in a tertiary environment.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
Eight months full-time (two 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.

• Passed a Foundation Studies at Western Sydney University, The College Mathematics unit at C grade level or higher.

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 6.0 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 III 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.

• Passed a Foundation Studies Mathematics unit at Western Sydney University, The College, at C grade level or higher.

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 6.0 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

To be awarded the Diploma in Construction Management, student must pass the following units

700126

Design Science (WSTC)

700021

Engineering and Design Concepts (UWSC)

700038

Engineering Design and Construction Practice (UWSC)

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 also complete a special requirement unit, Tertiary Study Skills, although this does not count for credit towards the Diploma.