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49108 Local Government Powers and Practice

6cp; block; distance; availability: all courses
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: K Halstead

This subject aims to provide the local government engineer with:

  • the necessary knowledge and skills to operate within the administrative framework set by the NSW State Government, in the provision and management of works and services
  • a detailed knowledge of the responsibilities of multi-purpose councils as provided for in the Charter (Section 8) of the Local Government Act 1993
  • a detailed knowledge of the various constraints a local government engineer must have due regard to in the delivery of works and services to the community, namely economic, social, physical and environmental
  • detailed knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993, Local Government Regulations, Roads Act 1993, Roads (General) Regulation 2000 and other associated legislation.

Note: This subject aims to provide an understanding of New South Wales legislation and requirements, and is therefore, not suitable for international and/or exchange/study abroad students unless their intention is to practice in NSW.

Assessment: Project (40 per cent), examination (60 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus


For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49108.htm

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $650.12
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,175.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.