Upon graduation, you will be capable of assessing building documentation for codes and standards compliance and inspecting staged works on all classes of buildings, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). You will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving.
Building surveyors interpret and enforce laws and regulations controlling building and construction and find jobs with federal, state and local government departments and authorities, private certification practices, and building industry licensing boards.
Duration | 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 192 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BBldgSurvCert(Hons) |
AQF Level | Level 8: Bachelor Honours Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Rank Threshold | SR 66 | ATAR 66 |
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University. Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Domestic students - Assumed Knowledge - English, General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods.
Interim Awards | CB99 - Associate Degree of Building Surveying CG90 - Bachelor of Building Surveying and Inspection |
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Exit Awards | CL57 - Diploma of Building Studies CB99 - Associate Degree of Building Surveying CG90 - Bachelor of Building Surveying and Inspection |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
Not applicable |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 96 |
2023 | 108 |
2022 | 120 |
2021 | 112 |
2020 | 114 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines and knowledge of research principles and methods | ||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas | ||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding | ||||||
5. SKILLS Have technical skills to design and use research in a project | ||||||
6. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences | ||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
10. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence | ||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 30 | Total credit points: 192 |
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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:
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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 |
Articulation
and Credit Transfer
To be eligible for a credit
transfer, students must have completed relevant study at Certificate IV level
or above within the past 10 years. Please refer to the Credit
Transfer/RPL website for further information. Students can
apply for direct credit against CQUniversity units, if equivalent tertiary
level study has been completed. Students must supply relevant documentation
(study guides, unit profiles, etc) to do this. If your study was undertaken
more than 10 years ago, you may not be eligible to apply for this as credit.
Computing
Requirements
It is a requirement of
enrolment in this course that students have access to the CQUniversity website.
It is strongly recommended that students have access to a broadband connection
or higher to access online student resources that would include but not limited
to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.
To assist with unit selection, refer to the recommended course
study schedule found here.