CPC60121 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying

VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).

• Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4001

• Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4010

• Read and interpret plans and specifications

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4012

• Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

  Unit code

  CPCCBC4053

• Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6101

• Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6102

• Identify and apply legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functions

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6103

• Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storey

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6104

• Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6105

• Prepare planning and development applications for buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6107

• Process building applications for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6108

• Process building applications for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6109

• Conduct and report on building surveying audits of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6110

• Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6112

• Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6113

• Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6114

• Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6115

• Assess and advise on performance solutions for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6116

• Assess and advise on performance solutions for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6118

• Assess thermal performance of existing residential buildings

  Unit code

  CPPHES4007

• Conduct and report on building surveying audits of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

  Unit code

  CPCCBS6111

• Conduct and record a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment

  Unit code

  PUAFIR518

Throughout this course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge they need to apply legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functions, and assess and advise on the compliance of design documentation for residential and commercial buildings of up to three storeys. They will also learn to research and evaluate construction methods and materials for residential and commercial buildings, and assess and advise on performance-based solutions for buildings up to three storeys.Other areas of study for residential and commercial buildings of up to three storeys will focus on planning and building applications, building surveying audits, and construction and final inspections.

Building surveyors work in a highly regulated environment and require an understanding of relevant compliance requirements as well as traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials. They make a significant contribution to the development and construction of the built environment, often working in collaboration with specialist consultants to assess and verify that proposed and actual building works are compliant and to ensure the safety of building occupants.The scope of work undertaken by building surveyors applies to all Classes of residential and commercial buildings as defined in the National Construction Code (NCC), up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area.