Key Program - Construction
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3151.1
Related Courses
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3740.2
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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
The Construction Key Program consists of core subjects in structural engineering, project management and construction technologies. Graduates will work in the fields of construction, structural design, and project management. Career opportunities include those in the private or public sector on projects covering highways, airports, and residential & commercial buildings.
Key Program
Structure
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programs have a common first year structure.
Students choose their key program at the end of first year. Construction engineering students will undertake the units listed below.
Full-time Autumn Intake
Year 2
Autumn session
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300738
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Surveying for Engineers
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Spring session
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300984
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Pavement Materials and Design
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300733
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Introduction to Structural Engineering
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301207
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Building Estimates and Tendering
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And one elective unit
* Elective units must be level 2 or higher (an exception applies for students completing Mathematics for Engineers Preliminary unit)
Students may transfer to 3691 Bachelor of Engineering Science at the end of Year 2 of study.
Year 3
Autumn session
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300736
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Concrete Structures (UG)
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And one alternate unit
Spring session
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301001
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Engineering Geomechanics
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And one alternate unit
Industrial Experience
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300741
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Industrial Experience (Engineering)
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Year 4
Autumn session
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200471
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Construction Technology 5 (Envelope)
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300973
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Engineering Thesis 1: Preliminary Investigations
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And one alternate unit
Spring session
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300974
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Engineering Thesis 2: Detailed Investigations
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300725
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Construction Technology 6 (Services)
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And one alternate unit
Alternate Units
Alternate units may be used to complete one of the Specialisation sub-majors listed below.
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200503
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Construction Information Systems
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300748
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Quality and Value Management
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Specialisation Sub-majors
Optional Electives
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301158
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Modern Construction Enterprises
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301159
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Modern Construction Projects
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The following unit is an optional elective unit offered to students who are engaged in a School approved project. This unit can be taken during the third year of this course, however, permission is required to enrol in the unit.
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301089
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Special Technical Project
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Replaced Units
The units listed below count towards completion of this Key Program for students who passed these units in 2018 or earlier.
200486 - Quantity Surveying 1
200468 - Estimating 1