This program is suitable for those who already, or wish to, work in the building industry as building surveyors. The qualification entitles holders to register as a building surveyor.
Substantial exemptions from courses resulting in a reduced program duration, will be available to those who are holders of the Advanced Diploma of Building Inspection. Prospective students are encouraged to talk to the Program Coordinator about exemptions from the program based on previous study or professional experience. The Faculty has established sets of exemptions for holders of TAFE qualifications.
A normal part-time load is 12 units of credit for terms 2 and 3, and 6 units of credit for term 5. Students should note prerequisite requirements and course availability (in this Handbook) when constructing their program in liaison with the Program Coordinator. It is suggested that you study courses in order of level.
Program Structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 24 courses or 144 units of credit as outlined below:
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| 8 compulsory courses at Level 1, which are: | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| 8 compulsory courses at Level 2, which are: | |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLSV12023 | Fire Safety Design (NC) |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| BLSV12024 | Inspection Procedures (NC) |
| BLSV12020 | Building Infrastructure Audits (NC) |
| Exit Advanced Diploma of Building Inspection | |
| 8 compulsory courses at Level 3, which are: | |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| BLSV13022 | Building Services Audits (NC) |
| BLSV13025 | Performance Based Legislation (NC) |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
| BLSV13021 | Building Legislation 2 (NC) |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance (NC) |
The following is a recommended progression only. Students are encouraged to determine their own program based upon credit transfers granted and work commitments.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Autumn | |
| BLCN11033 | Construction 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11033 | Building Materials 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Winter | |
| BLAR11043 | Building Systems and Services 1 (NC) |
| BLAR11045 | Built Environment 1 (NC) |
| Year 1 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR11039 | Building Law and Regulations (NC) |
| Year 2 - Autumn | |
| BLAR11032 | Structural Forms and Analysis (NC) |
| BLAR12052 | Geotechnical Studies (NC) |
| Year 2 - Winter | |
| BLAR11048 | Construction 2 (NC) |
| COMM11003 | Professional and Technical Communication |
| Year 2 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLSV12020 | Building Infrastructure Audits (NC) |
| Year 3 - Autumn | |
| BLAR12053 | Professional Practice (NC) |
| BLSV12023 | Fire Safety Design (NC) |
| Year 3 - Winter | |
| BLAR12054 | Structural Design Processes (NC) |
| BLSV12024 | Inspection Procedures (NC) |
| Year 3 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLAR13042 | Building Sector Management (NC) |
| Year 4 - Autumn | |
| BLAR12034 | Building Legislation 1 (NC) |
| BLAR12038 | Building Industry Contracts (NC) |
| Year 4 - Winter | |
| BLSV13025 | Performance-based Legislation (NC) |
| BLSV13021 | Building Legislation 2 (NC) |
| Year 4 - Spring/Summer | |
| BLSV13022 | Building Services Audits (NC) |
| Year 5 - Autumn | |
| BLAR13049 | Construction 3 (NC) |
| BLAR13044 | Building Systems and Services 2 (NC) |
| Year 5 - Winter | |
| BLAR13040 | Building Life Cycle Maintenance (NC) |
| Year 6 - Autumn | |
| BLAR13047 | Construction Economics 1 (NC) |
Building Surveying students who achieve a GPA of 6.0 and above, in their first attempt result in their enrolled courses over the three years (full-time equivalent) of the program will be awarded a degree with distinction.
Computing Requirements
It is a requirement of this program that all students have access to the CQU World Wide Web site via the Internet.
Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the program using email and the Internet.
Transitional Arrangements for Building Programs
As the building programs have been restructured, students still in these programs must ensure that they complete courses out of the new programs at appropriate levels. Students must liaise closely with their Program Coordinator to ensure correct enrolment.
CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D
This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003