Diploma in Construction Technology (exit only) (7169)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipConstrTech
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7169
- AQF Level: 5
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2022 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
Commencement Year 2021 - 7169.1 Diploma in Construction Management
Commencement Year Term 3, 2016 - 7015.7 Diploma in Construction Management
The Diploma in Construction Technology is available as an exit point only from Diploma in Construction Technology/Bachelor of Construction Technology
This program 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 subjects included in the Bachelor of Construction Technology degree. It presents students with a range of subjects covering the science, building and technology aspects of construction and aims to prepare students for study beyond the first year of the Bachelor of Construction Technology degree. The Construction Technology program is widely recognised for delivering the full suite of theoretical, practical, and hands-on experience in the area of residential construction. It is delivered in an environment focused specifically on supporting students to make the transition into university study. Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Construction Technology will articulate into the Bachelor of Construction Technology 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
One year full-time (three terms)
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith campus | Full time | Internal | See above |
Admission
This program is an exit award only
Local students are required to have
- Completed an English subject 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 with 70% or higher Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
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 program with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 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 program with a 50% pass Or
- Passed The College English test with 70% or higher Or
- Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.
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 5.5 or higher.
Program Structure
This course is an exit award only
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of the subjects listed below.
The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points which includes College Preparatory subjects.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BLDG 1008 | Construction Work Safety (WSTC) | 10 |
| ENGR 1037 | Construction Communication (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 2012 | Contract Administration (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1018 | Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1016 | Building Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| ARCH 1005 | Drawing and CAD (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1017 | Non-Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1010 | Environmental Building Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| Students must pass the following preparatory level subjects for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program | ||
| BLDG 0002 | Building Calculations (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0050 | Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals II (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 100 | |