Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying

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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

PREREQUISITE
Diploma in Building Surveying

 

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Engineering and Science

VU's Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying teaches specialist skills to be a building surveyor

Careers

Our graduates work as:

  • Building surveyor
  • Building certifier.

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

Course Objectives

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.

Units and electives

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

Compulsory Units of Study

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • Successful completion of the Diploma in Building Surveying or equivalent.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.

How to apply for this course

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If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.