ObjectivesThis program produces graduates capable of assessing building documentation for code and standards compliance and inspecting staged works on all classes of buildings, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA) not exceeding three storeys in height and a total floor area of 2000 square metres. Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability (in this handbook) when formulating and nominating their study load for the year. Courses are offered annually. It is suggested that courses be studied as shown in the recommended study schedule. The loading may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Program Advisor. Students should actively seek employment in the building industry. Prospective students should note that exemptions from courses within the program may be given where their previous study at AQF certificate 4 level or higher fully meets the learning outcomes of a course. Students should not enrol into a course where they are seeking an exemption. The Faculty has established sets of exemptions for holders of selected TAFE qualifications.
Entry requirementsDomestic students - Prerequisites: nil; Recommended study - English, science subjects and Maths B
Academic titleAssociate Degree of Building Surveying
Course description
About Building Surveying
Do you want to be able to certify residential and commercial buildings? Buildingsurveyors (Level 2) are able to certify buildings ranging from family homes to low rise multi-storey commercial buildings. Whether you wish to work in a large city or a smaller regional town, you will find there are opportunities for building surveyors.
Studies cover courses associated with building legislation, building auditing, fire safety design and inspection procedures along with construction, building materials, services, professional practice and communication. Principles of sustainability are integrated throughout the program.
CQUni's building environment field of study is designed with students' needs in mind. Offered exclusively by distance education mode, the program is completed part-time while you are working or seeking employment in the industry.
Career Opportunities
Building surveyors (Level 2) interpret and enforce laws and regulations controlling residential and low-rise commercial buildings and work for local government, state and federal authorities including licensing and code boards, and private certifiers.
Program Structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 16 courses/96 units of credit as outlined below:
Level 1 - 8 compulsory courses
BLAR11032 Structural Forms & Analysis
BLAR11033 Building Materials 1
BLAR11039 Building Law & Regulations
BLAR11043 Building Systems and Services 1
BLAR11045 Built Environment 1
BLAR11048 Construction 2
BLCN11033 Construction 1
COMM11003 Professional and Technical Communication
Level 2 - 8 compulsory courses
BLAR12034 Building Legislation 1
BLAR12052 Geotechnical Studies
BLAR12053 Professional Practice
BLAR12054 Structural Design Processes
BLSV12020 Building Infrastructure Audits
BLSV12023 Fire Safety Design
BLSV12024 Inspection Procedures
BLSV13021 Building Legislation 2
Recommended study schedule
By following the recommended study schedule, students will address required course prerequisite units. Minor variations may occur due to credit transfers granted and work and family commitments.
Course Code Course Name
Year 1 - T1
BLAR11033 Building Materials 1
BLCN11033 Construction 1
Year 1 - T2
COMM11003 Professional and Technical Communication
BLAR11045 Built Environment 1
Year 1 - T3
BLAR11039 Building Law & Regulations
Year 2 - T1
BLAR12034 Building Legislation 1
BLAR11032 Structural Forms & Analysis
Year 2 - T2
BLAR11043 Building Systems and Services 1
BLAR11048 Construction 2
Year 2 - T3
BLSV12020 Building Infrastructure Audits
Year 3 - T1
BLAR12052 Geotechnical Studies
BLAR12053 Professional Practice