School Of Computing, Engineering And MathematicsBuilding 1 (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700070.2
Discipline: BUILDING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300706 - Building 1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
About this Unit
This unit provides students with an overview of regulations and construction techniques with an emphasis on low-rise residential buildings in the Australian context. It covers general process; building regulations; environmental issues; surveying techniques; structural elements (footings, framing and bracing); envelope; services; fit-out and finishes.