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Inherent requirements for Building Design and Construction Management
These inherent requirements apply to the following courses:
- Bachelor of Building Design Management - course code 3727
- Bachelor of Construction Management - course code 2607
Introduction
Western Sydney University and the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics (SCEM) strongly supports the right of all people who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Building Design Management or Bachelor of Construction Management.
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.
Students with a disability or chronic health condition may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements.
The School is committed to making reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional practice and other activities to enable students to participate in their course. Reasonable adjustments must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Students are required to undertake industry based experience in the Australian construction industry context, which may include mixed gender, religious and culturally diverse environments. For further information contact your Director of Academic Program.
To support prospective and current students’ decision making, a series of inherent requirement statements have been developed. These statements specify the essential skills, knowledge and abilities required for the Bachelor of Building Design Management or Bachelor of Construction Management courses. Students should use this information to make informed decisions about their chosen course of study. The statements are clustered under nine domains consisting of ethical behaviour, behavioural stability, legal, communication, cognition, sensory abilities, strength and mobility, sustainable performance and information communication technologies.
The inherent requirements outlined below provide a guide to inform decision making for students and staff.
How to read the inherent requirement statements
If you are intending to enrol in the Bachelor of Building Design Management or Bachelor of Construction Management course in the School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics (SCEM), you should look at these inherent requirement statements and think about whether you may experience challenges in meeting these requirements.
If you think you may experience challenges for any reason including a disability or chronic health condition, you should discuss your concerns with the SCEM staff, such as the Director of Academic Program, Academic Course Advisor, School Disability Coordinator or campus Disability Advisor. These staff can work collaboratively with you to determine reasonable adjustments to assist you to meet the inherent requirements. In the case where it is determined that inherent requirements cannot be met with reasonable adjustments, the University staff can provide guidance regarding other study options.
These inherent requirements should be read in conjunction with other course information.
The inherent requirements are made up of the following five components:
- Level 1 - introduction to the inherent requirement
- Level 2 - description of the inherent requirement
- Level 3 - explanation of why this is an inherent requirement of the course
- Level 4 - the nature of any adjustments that may be made to allow you to meet the requirement
- Level 5 - examples of tasks you must be able to do to show you’ve met the requirement. The exemplars provided are not intended as an exhaustive list.
Inherent requirement domains
There are nine domains of inherent requirements in the Bachelor of Building Design Management and Bachelor of Construction Management. Some domains have a number of sub-domains.
Ethical behaviour
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Students need to understand and act in ways consistent with the recognised values of society and in line with industry standards. |
2 | Student demonstrates knowledge of, and engages in ethical behaviour in practice. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must support the recognised values of society and industry standards and not result in unethical behaviour. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Behavioural stability
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Behavioural stability is required to function and adapt effectively and sensitively in this program of study. |
2 | Student demonstrates behavioural stability to work constructively in diverse and changing academic and industry based environments. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must support stable, effective and professional behaviour in both academic and industry based settings. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Legal
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | The building and construction industry is mandated by legislation and codes to ensure the safe, efficient and accurate delivery of projects and services. |
2 | Student demonstrates knowledge and compliance with Federal and State law, professional regulations and scope of practice. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must be consistent with legislative and regulatory requirements. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Communication
This course requires effective verbal and written communication skills.
Verbal
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Effective verbal communication, in English, is an essential requirement to enable the negotiation, delivery and management of building design and construction management |
2 | Student demonstrates:
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3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must address effectiveness, timeliness, clarity and accuracy issues to ensure safety. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Written
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Effective written communication, in English, is fundamental for accurate and competent building design and construction management practice. |
2 | Student demonstrates the capacity to construct coherent written communication that is appropriate to the circumstances. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must meet necessary standards of clarity, accuracy and accessibility to ensure effective recording and transmission of information in both academic and industry based settings. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Cognition
This course requires knowledge of theory and the skills of cognition, literacy and numeracy.
Knowledge and cognitive skills
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Consistent knowledge and effective cognitive skills must be demonstrated for accurate and competent building design and construction management practice. |
2 | Student demonstrates:
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3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must ensure that a clear demonstration of knowledge and cognitive skills is not compromised or impeded. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Literacy (Language)
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Competent literacy skills are essential for safe and effective building design and construction management practice. |
2 | Student demonstrates:
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3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must demonstrate a capacity to effectively acquire, comprehend, apply and communicate accurate information. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Numeracy
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Accurate numeracy skills are essential for effective building design and construction management practice. |
2 | Student demonstrates the ability to interpret and correctly apply data, measurements and numerical criteria. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must support the capacity to interpret and apply concepts and processes appropriately in a timely, accurate and effective manner. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Sensory ability
Visual
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Adequate visual acuity is required for safe and effective building design and construction management practice. |
2 | Student demonstrates sufficient visual acuity to perform the required range of tasks. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must support the need to perform the full range of tasks involved in practice. Any strategies should be effective, consistent and not compromise safety. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Strength and mobility
This course requires strength and mobility involving fine and gross motor skills.
Gross motor
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Building design and construction management practice involves physical demands and requires gross motor function. |
2 | Student demonstrates the ability to perform gross motor skills to function within scope of practice. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must support the performance of the full range of tasks involved in practice. Any strategies should address functional effectiveness, safety of self and others. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Fine motor
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Building design and construction management is a profession that requires manual dexterity and fine motor skills. |
2 | Student demonstrates the ability to use fine motor skills to complete the required tasks. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must support the performance of the full range of tasks involved in practice. Any strategies should address functional effectiveness, safety of self and others. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Sustainable performance
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Building design and construction management practice requires both physical and mental performance at a consistent and sustained level. |
2 | Student demonstrates:
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3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must ensure that performance is consistent and sustained over a given period. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Level | Inherent requirements statements |
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1 | Competent ICT (computing) knowledge and skills are essential for building design and construction management practice. |
2 | Student demonstrates the ability to use various Computer-aided Design (CAD) software platforms. |
3 | Justification of inherent requirement:
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4 | Adjustments must enable the effective use of the range of ICT relevant to building design and construction management practice. Adjustments specific to the individual can be discussed with the campus Disability Advisor. |
5 | Exemplars:
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*Developed from: Johnson, A., Allan, T., Phillips, K., Azzopardi, T., Dickson, C., Goldsmith, M & Hengstberger- Sims, C. (2011). Inherent Requirements of Nursing Education (IRONE), Western Sydney University School of Nursing & Midwifery and Student Equity & Disability Services.
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