Online Courses Handbook 2003

164707 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying

Introduction
This course is designed to improve the professional skills of those employed in local government as building surveyors, and is designed to meet the minimum requirement for a Building Surveying Level 1 accreditation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A TAFE Certificate, Municipal Building Surveyors Certificate, Diploma, Associate Diploma of Graduate Certificate in building surveying and have at least five years senior experience in building surveying.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is normally four semesters part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to the approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement of Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

11426 v.2 Building Surveying Structures 501 3.0 25.0

11427 v.2 Building Surveying Management 501 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11428 v.2 Fire Technology 502 2.0 25.0

11429 v.2 Building Surveying Law 502 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11430 v.2 Building Surveying Structures 503 3.0 25.0

11431 v.2 Building Surveying Management 503 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11432 v.2 Building Surveying Project 504 3.0 25.0

11433 v.2 Business Codes 504 3.0 25.0

50.0