Course

Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

Approved Abbreviation: DipConstrMgt

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7016.6

AQF Level: 5

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 Term 2, 2016 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 2015 - 7016.5 Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

Commencement Year 2014 - 7016.4 Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

Commencement Year: 2012 - 7016.3 Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

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 Fast Track will articulate into the Bachelor of Construction 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
Eight months full-time (two terms)

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 College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

• Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English 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 College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 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 at IELTS 6.0 equivalent Or

• Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher

• Passed a College Foundation Studies Mathematics unit 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 College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

700005

Accounting Information for Managers (WSTC)

700071

Building 2 (WSTC)

700126

Design Science (WSTC)

700254

Enterprise Law (WSTC)

700252

Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)

700306

Drawing and CAD (WSTC)

700154

Professional Competencies (WSTC)

700304

Residential Building (WSTC)

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

700167

Tertiary Study Skills in Construction Management (WSTC Prep)

Replaced Units

The units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in Autumn 2021 or earlier.

700070 - Building 1 (WSTC)

700150.3 - Graphic Communication and Design (WSTC)