Develop the specialist skills for a future as a building surveyor or building certifier.

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

You will learn:

• plan preparation
• estimating scheduling
• construction technology occupational health and safety
• 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:
  CPC50108
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• 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

• Manage Business Document Design and Development

  Unit code

  BSBADM506B

• Maintain Business Technology

  Unit code

  BSBITS401A

• 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

• Send and Retrieve Information Using Web Browsers and Email

  Unit code

  ICAU1133B

24 compulsory 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: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent
• Mature: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent