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Objectives
This program produces graduates 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). 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.
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Entry requirements
Domestic students - Prerequisites: nil; Recommended study - English, science subjects and Maths B
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Academic title
Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification
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Course description
About Building Surveying and Certification
If you want to learn about the laws, processes, science and management involved in the construction industry, building surveying may be for you. Learn about building standards and codes of practice, and how to determine and prevent problems within buildings or structures. Graduates of the program will be able to interpret building and construction regulations and advise clients of suitable industry practices.
CQUniverity’s built 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 1) interpret and enforce laws and regulations controlling building and construction and find jobs with local government authorities, private certification practices, public works departments and building licensing boards.
Program Structure
Students must complete 30 courses/192 units of credit as outlined below:
* 8 compulsory courses (Level 1);
* 8 compulsory courses (Level 2);
* 8 compulsory courses (Level 3); and
* 6 compulsory courses (Level 4).
Course Code Course Name
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
Level 3 - 8 compulsory courses
BLAR12038 Building Industry Contracts
BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Maintenance
BLAR13042 Building Sector Management
BLAR13044 Building Systems and Services 2
BLAR13047 Construction Economics 1
BLAR13049 Construction 3
BLCN12037 Construction Planning
BLSV13022 Building Services Auditing
Level 4 - 6 compulsory courses
BLSV14012 Building Surveying Work Experience Project
BLSV14013 Building Sector Project Management
BLSV14014 Building Surveying Dissertation Plan
BLSV14015 Building Surveying Dissertation
BLSV14016 Fire Engineering and Performance
BLSV14017 Town Planning and Control
Note: Students may exit with an Associate Degree of Building Surveying after completing all the courses associated with the CA34 program.
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
BLAR11045 Built Environment 1
COMM11003 Professional and Technical Communication
Year 1 - T3
BLAR11039 Building Law & Regulations
Year 2 - T1
BLAR11032 Structural Forms & Analysis
BLAR12034 Building Legislation 1
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
Year 3 - T2
BLAR12054 Structural Design Processes
BLSV12024 Inspection Procedures
Year 3 - T3
BLAR13042 Building Sector Management
Year 4 - T1
BLAR12038 Building Industry Contracts
BLSV12023 Fire Safety Design
Year 4 - T2
BLCN12037 Construction Planning
BLSV13021 Building Legislation 2
Year 4 - T3
BLSV13022 Building Services Auditing
Year 5 - T1
BLAR13044 Building Systems and Services 2
BLAR13049 Construction 3
Year 5 - T2
BLAR13040 Building Life Cycle Maintenance
BLSV14016 Fire Engineering and Performance
Year 5 - T3
BLSV14012 Building Surveying Work Experience Project
Year 6 - T1
BLAR13047 Construction Economics 1
BLSV14017 Town Planning and Control
Year 6 - T2
BLSV14013 Building Sector Project Management
BLSV14014 Building Surveying Dissertation Plan
Year 7 - T1
BLSV14015 Building Surveying Dissertation
