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Diploma in Construction Technology (Exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: DipConstrTech

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7169.1

AQF Level: 5

The Diploma in Construction Technology is available as an exit point only from 6045 - Diploma in Construction Technology/Bachelor of Construction Technology

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 Term 1, 2021 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 Term 3, 2016 - 7015.7 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 Technology degree. It presents students with a range of units covering the science, building and technology aspects of construction and aims to prepare students for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Construction Technology degree. The Construction Technology program is widely recognised for delivering the full suite of theoretical, practical, and hands-on experience in the area of residential construction. It is delivered in an environment focused specifically on supporting students to make the transition into university study. Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Construction Technology will articulate into the Bachelor of Construction Technology 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 full-time (three terms)

Admission

This course is an exit award only

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.

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 College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher

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.

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

Course Structure

This course is an exit award only

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

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

700308

Building Science (WSTC)

700256

Construction Work Safety (WSTC)

700290

Construction Communication (WSTC)

700306

Drawing and CAD (WSTC)

700254

Enterprise Law (WSTC)

700255

Environmental Building Design (WSTC)

700305

Non-Residential Building (WSTC)

700304

Residential Building (WSTC)

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)