Students study the course by distance education. Progression is based on an assumed maximum loading of 12 units of credit, 2 units per term. Students should note prerequisite requirements and unit availability when formulating and nominating their study load for the year. Units are offered annually. It is suggested that units be studied as shown in the recommended course study schedule. The loading may be varied to balance work and family commitments. If assistance is required, contact the Course Advisor. Students should actively seek employment in the building industry.

Prospective students should note that exemptions from units within the course may be given where their previous study at AQF certificate IV level or higher and relevant industry licensing fully meets the learning outcomes of a unit. Students should not enrol into a unit where they are seeking an exemption.

Note: Refer to the More Details tab for the link to the recommended course study schedule.

Exit or interim awards

The requirements for the two exit or interim awards are as follows:

• After completing levels 1 and 2 within the course, students may exit with CL57- Diploma of Building Studies or CB99- Associate Degree of Building Surveying or apply for an interim award of the CB99 Associate Degree of Building Surveying.

• After completing levels 1, 2 and 3 within the course, students may exit with or apply for an interim award of the CG90 Bachelor of Building Surveying and Inspection.

Formal application must be made to the Course Advisor to initiate the process.

Level 1- 7 Compulsory units.

Level 1- 1 Elective unit.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BLAR11033	Building Materials 1
BLAR11039	Building Law & Regulations
BLAR11043	Building Systems and Services 1
BLAR11045	Built Environment 1
BLAR11049	Built Environment Communication and Skills
BLAR11050	Residential Construction
BLAR11051	Construction Legislation 1

Available units
Students must complete 1 from the following units:
BLAR11056	Introduction to Hand and Digital Drawing
PPMP11001	Project Management Principles
PPMP11002	Project Planning and Integration

Level 2- 8 Compulsory units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BLAR12052	Geotechnical Studies
BLAR12053	Professional Practice
BLAR12054	Structural Design Processes
BLAR12056	Construction Legislation 2
BLAR12057	Commercial Construction
BLSV12020	Building Infrastructure Audits
BLSV12023	Fire Safety Design
BLSV12024	Inspection Procedures

Level 3- 8 Compulsory units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BLAR12038	Building Industry Contracts
BLAR12041	Building Materials 2
BLAR13040	Building Life Cycle Maintenance
BLAR13042	Building Sector Management
BLAR13044	Building Systems and Services 2
BLAR13047	Construction Economics 1
BLAR13054	Complex Construction
BLSV13022	Building Services Auditing

Level 4- 6 Compulsory units.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BLAR14017	Built Environment Projects
BLAR14019	Built Environment Research Plan
BLAR14020	Built Environment Research
BLCN14039	Infrastructure Planning
BLSV14016	Fire Engineering and Performance
BLSV14017	Town Planning and Control