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

You will learn specialist skills in:

• plan preparation
• estimating scheduling
• construction technology
• site supervision
• surveying
• cost control
• business management
• development control
• surveying procedures and practices

• Location:
  Newport
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Technical and Trades Innovation
• School:
  School of Construction Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CPC60108
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

Our graduates work as:

• Building surveyor
• Building certifier.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course provides training in building theory and surveying related to residential, industrial and commercial buildings. Graduates will have developed specialist skills and knowledge in plan preparation, estimating scheduling, construction technology OH&S, site supervision, surveying, cost control, business management, development control, surveying procedures and practices.

• Assess the Construction of Domestic Scale Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5001A

• Evaluate Materials for Construction of Domestic Scale Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5002A

• Produce Working Drawings for Residential Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5003A

• Apply Legislation to Urban Development and Building Controls

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5004A

• Apply Footing and Geomechanical Design Principles to Domestic Scale Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5005A

• Assess Construction Faults in Residential Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5006A

• Undertake Site Surveys and Set-Out Procedures for Building Projects

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5007A

• Apply Building Control Legislation to Building Surveying

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5008A

• Assess the Impact of Fire on Building Materials

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5009A

• Interact With Clients in a Regulated Environment

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5010A

• Apply Building Codes and Standards to Residential Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5011A

• Assess Timber-Framed Designs for One and Two Storey Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5012A

• Apply Principles of Energy Efficient Design to Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5013A

• Apply Building Surveying Procedures to Residential Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5014A

• Assess Structural Requirements for Domestic Scale Buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCSV5015A

• Assess the Construction of Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6001A

• Produce Working Drawings for Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6002A

• Assess Construction Faults in Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6003A

• Apply Footing and Geomechanical Design Principles to Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6004A

• Evaluate Services Layout and Connection Methods for Residential and Commercial Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6005A

• Evaluate the Use of Concrete for Residential and Commercial Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6006A

• Assess Structural Requirements for Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6007A

• Apply Building Codes and Standards to Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6008A

• Implement Performance-Based Codes and Risk Management Principles for Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6009A

• Apply Fire Technology to Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6010A

• Apply Legal Procedures to Building Surveying

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6011A

• Facilitate Community Development Consultation

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6012A

• Coordinate Building Refurbishment

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6013A

• Manage and Plan Land Use

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6014A

• Analyse and Present Building Surveying Research Information

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6015A

• Apply Building Surveying Procedures to Buildings Up to Three Storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCSV6016A

• Manage Business Document Design and Development

  Unit code

  BSBADM506A

• Maintain Business Technology

  Unit code

  BSBITS401A

• Manage People Performance

  Unit code

  BSBMGT502B

• Use Targeted Communication Skills to Build Relationships

  Unit code

  CHCCOM403A

• Develop, Implement and Promote Effective Communications Techniques

  Unit code

  CHCCOM4B

• Operate a Personal Computer

  Unit code

  ICAU1128B

• Operate a Word Processing Application

  Unit code

  ICAU1129B

• Operate a Spreadsheet Application

  Unit code

  ICAU1130B

• Operate a Database Application

  Unit code

  ICAU1131B

• Operate a Presentation Package

  Unit code

  ICAU1132B

• Apply Ecologically Sustainable Development Principles to the Built Environment

  Unit code

  LGAPLEM502A

• Identify and Calculate Production Costs

  Unit code

  LMFFT4010A

43 units of competency are required for award of this qualification.

• TAFE: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• International: Not Applicable
• Mature: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent