Diploma in Construction Technology Extended (7184)
- Approved Abbreviation: DipConstrTech
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 7184
- AQF Level: 5
CRICOS Code: 0100748
This program is suspended from Term 1, 2025, no new students will be admitted from this session.
This program applies to students who commenced in Term 3, 2021 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For commencement year 2018, please refer to: 7137.1 Diploma in Construction Management Exended
This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
This program is designed to provide students with the first year subjects included in the Construction Technology degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory subjects is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in an environment focused specifically on supporting students to make the transition into university study.
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into the Construction Technology degree with up to one year (80 CPs) 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 and a half years full-time (four 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 |
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
The Inherent requirements will be the same as for the current Bachelor program.
Admission
This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.
International Students
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 130 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.
Students are categorised into Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.
Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass all Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program. | ||
| Students must pass 30 credit points from the Preparatory subjects (Level Z) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC). | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| BLDG 0001 | Academic Skills for Construction Management (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| MATH 0030 | Introduction to Building Calculations (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0049 | Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals I (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0050 | Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals II (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BLDG 0002 | Building Calculations (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| ENGR 1037 | Construction Communication (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1018 | Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| BLDG 1016 | Building Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| ARCH 1005 | Drawing and CAD (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 2012 | Contract Administration (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| BLDG 1008 | Construction Work Safety (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1017 | Non-Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1010 | Environmental Building Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |
International Students
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass all Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program. | ||
| Students must pass 30 credit points from the Preparatory subjects (Level Z) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects (WSTC). | ||
| Term 1 of Study | ||
| BLDG 0001 | Academic Skills for Construction Management (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| MATH 0030 | Introduction to Building Calculations (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0049 | Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals I (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| LANG 0026 | English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep) | 0 |
| Term 2 of Study | ||
| LANG 0050 | Essential Literacy for Construction Professionals II (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| BLDG 0002 | Building Calculations (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| ENGR 1037 | Construction Communication (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1018 | Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 3 of Study | ||
| BLDG 1016 | Building Science (WSTC) | 10 |
| ARCH 1005 | Drawing and CAD (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 2012 | Contract Administration (WSTC) | 10 |
| Term 4 of Study | ||
| BLDG 1008 | Construction Work Safety (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1017 | Non-Residential Building (WSTC) | 10 |
| BLDG 1010 | Environmental Building Design (WSTC) | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 130 | |