Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying

Building surveyors are responsible for interpreting and enforcing laws and regulations controlling building and construction.

This course provides training in building theory and surveying related to residential, industrial and commercial buildings of up to three storeys.

You’ll learn about building surveying procedures and practices, and develop specialist skills and knowledge in:

plan assessment construction methods, technology and materials inspection regulatory laws & compliance requirements business management.

With a current shortage of registered building surveyors, you’ll be well placed for a career in Australia’s growing construction industry.

To be awarded CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, a student must successfully complete a total of seventeen (17) units of competency, comprising of:

• fourteen (14) core units, and;
• three (3) elective units of which:
• all three (3) units may be selected from the elective units listed in the CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying qualification;
• up to two (2) units may be chosen from other Advanced Diploma or Graduate Diploma qualifications in the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package or another current training package or accredited course, provided they do not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.

The elective units must ensure the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• CPCCBS6001 - Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for residential buildings to three storeys
• CPCCBS6002 - Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for commercial buildings to three storeys
• CPCCBS6003 - Apply legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functions
• CPCCBS6004 - Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for residential buildings to three storeys
• CPCCBS6005 - Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for commercial buildings to three storeys
• CPCCBS6006 - Process planning applications for residential buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBS6008 - Process building applications for residential buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBS6009 - Process building applications for commercial buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBS6010 - Conduct and report on building surveying audits of residential buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBS6012 - Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBS6013 - Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBS6014 - Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of residential buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBS6015 - Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of commercial buildings up to three storeys
• CPCCBS6016 - Assess and advise on performance-based solutions for buildings up to three storeys

ELECTIVE UNITS

• CPCCBS6011 - Conduct and report on building surveying audits of commercial buildings up to three storeys

Imported

• CPCCBS8004 - Advise on compliance of building design documentation
• CPCCBS8009 - Lead a building surveying team

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 144 credit points of study.

You will be credited for up to 120 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

This qualification reflects the role of building surveyors who apply knowledge of compliance requirements and construction methods and materials to the implementation of statutory building surveying requirements or to the provision of advisory building surveying services. The scope of work/learning undertaken in this course will allow graduates an opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to varying roles across jurisdictions and can include:

- providing code-consulting advice to clients on the compliance requirements for proposed building developments;

- processing building applications and issuing building permits;

- conducting mandatory inspections;

- auditing buildings and following up on areas of non-compliance, and;

- issuing occupancy and final permits (temporary and permanents).

Building Surveyors work in a highly regulated environment and must carry out their role ethically and according to legislative requirements.