Course

Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

Approved Abbreviation: DipConstMgt

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 7016.2

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 N 2011.

Commencement Years: 2010, 2011 Terms 1 and 2 - 7016.1 Diploma in Construction Management Fast Track

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

The Diploma in Construction Management (Fast Track) 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. 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.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
Eight months (two 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, Western Sydney University, The College 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 the EAP III course, offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a 50% pass, or

• A pass in the Foundation Academic English course, or

• A pass in The College English Entrance 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 background in Mathematics at senior high school level and assumed background in Science knowledge, preferably in Physics.

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 English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas; or to have passed the Foundation English Course offered by Western Sydney University, The College.

2. Required to have met 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, with a GPA of 6.0 or better.

3. Assumed to have background in Mathematics at Senior High School level or a pass grade in Foundation level Mathematics at Western Sydney University, The College, plus assumed background knowledge in Science, preferably in Physics.

Special Requirements Prerequisites
All students must complete Tertiary Study Skills with Western Sydney University, The College prior to completion of the Diploma.

Course Structure

To be awarded the Diploma in Construction Management, student must pass the following units

700020

Physics and Materials (UWSC)

700021

Engineering and Design Concepts (UWSC)

700038

Engineering Design and Construction Practice (UWSC)

700070

Building 1 (WSTC)

700071

Building 2 (WSTC)

700003

Management Dynamics (WSTC)

700004

Introduction to Business Law (WSTC)

700005

Accounting Information for Managers (WSTC)

Students also complete a mandatory unit - Tertiary Study Skills - although this does not count for credit towards the Diploma.