Course

Diploma in Construction Management

Approved Abbreviation: DipConstMgt

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7015.2

CRICOS Code: 069053F

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 2011 or later.

Commencement Year 2010 - 7015.1 Diploma in Construction Management

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

The Diploma in Construction Management is designed to provide students with the first year units included in the Bachelor of Construction Management course. The Diploma presents students with a range of subjects covering the science, building and management aspects of construction management. Transition to Tertiary study is assisted by the inclusion of Foundation level Mathematics and Physics. The Diploma aims to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Construction Management degree. The Diploma in Construction Management, completed in a smaller, more supportive learning environment than usually found in first year undergraduate programs, is designed to develop students to have greater ability in self-directed study and have the self esteem that comes from prior achievement in a tertiary environment.

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Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time (three semesters)

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Construction Management. The Diploma will be accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, UWSCollege, to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

International students entering this Diploma are required to have met the following.

1. English Entry Requirements

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas, or

Completion of UWS College EAPIIl course with a 50% pass, or

A pass in the Foundation Academic English course, or

A pass in the UWSCollege English test at IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas.

2. 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 to have Passed the Foundation Certificate, offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Students are also assumed to have completed a Mathematics subject, equivalent to the Mathematics subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate or to have passed Foundation Level Mathematics.

Local students entering this Diploma are required to have met the following.

1. Completed an English subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate; or to have competency in English at IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas (unless a native speaker); or have completed the UWS College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas; or to have passed the Foundation English unit offered by The College at Western Sydney University.

2. Other entry requirements such as an ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, or to have Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, , offered by UWSCollege, with a GPA of 5.5 or better.

3. Assumed knowledge of Mathematics at the NSW Higher School Certificate level or a pass in Foundation Mathematics.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
All students must complete Tertiary Study Skills with UWSCollege prior to completion of the Diploma.

Course Structure

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

Students are required to successfully complete the following units

700020

Physics and Materials (UWSC)

700021

Engineering and Design Concepts (UWSC)

700038

Engineering Design and Construction Practice (UWSC)

700070