Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying

Building surveyors are responsible for assessing plans, conducting inspections, issuing building permits such as occupancy permits, and interpreting building and construction regulations for buildings of any size and complexity.

To work in this role, you need knowledge of building legislation and auditing, building codes, sustainable construction techniques and materials, fire-safety design, inspection procedures, building services and professional practice.

By the end of the course, you'll have the expertise to carry out the following tasks:

• plan, implement and manage the delivery of efficient and effective building surveying strategies over the course of the approval and construction process
• interpret the appropriate building documentation and regulations
• assess building construction documentation for compliance with building legislations, codes and standards
• communicate with technical professionals such as builders, architects and engineers regarding design objectives.

On graduation, you will have a wide range of employment opportunities, in both the private and public sectors.

You can start your own business, offering building surveying services, or apply for roles with:

• building proprietors
• contractors
• developers
• government bodies
• consultancy practices
• self-employed entrepreneurs.

As a key professional in the construction industry, you will work closely with other professional disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.

To attain the award of Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying students will be required to complete:

• 96 credit points of Core studies

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

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