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Diploma in Building Design Management (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: DipBldgDesMgt

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7108.2

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 094500B

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The Diploma in Building Design Management is available as an exit point only from 6031 - Diploma in Building Design Management/Bachelor of Building Design Management

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year is 2021 or later

For commencement year Term 3 2016 - 2020, please refer to - 7108.1 - Diploma in Building Design Management (exit only)

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 Building Design Management degree. It presents students with a range of units covering the design, building and management aspects of construction management and aims to prepare students for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Building Design Management degree. It is delivered in an environment focused specifically on supporting students to make the transition into university study. Students who successfully complete this course will articulate into the Bachelor of Building Design Management degree at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

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

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year (three terms) full-time

Admission

This course is an exit award only

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

Local students 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 College English test with 70% or higher Or

• Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

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 Building Design Management) Or

• Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Assumed knowledge: HSC English and Mathematics/Science.

International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements

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

• Completed The College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass Or

• Passed The College English test with 70% or higher Or

• Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

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

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

• Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

For further information regarding English Language Entry Requirements, please see:

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/274170/INTL0910_English_Language_Entry_Table_2019_v03.pdf

Course Structure

This course is an exit award only

The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points which includes two College Preparatory units.

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

700318

Building Calculations (WSTC Prep)

700319

Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals II (WSTC Prep)

Students must pass the following core University level units

700256

Construction Work Safety (WSTC)

700290

Construction Communication (WSTC)

700254

Enterprise Law (WSTC)

700304

Residential Building (WSTC)

700308

Building Science (WSTC)

700306

Drawing and CAD (WSTC)

700305

Non-Residential Building (WSTC)

700255

Environmental Building Design (WSTC)