Victoria University
2 years full time or longer for part time
Become a qualified Building Surveyor (Level 2) by mastering building codes, compliance requirements, and construction standards for residential and commercial buildings. This Advanced Diploma is designed for construction professionals seeking expert qualifications and career advancement in Australia's growing construction industry.
To enrol in this Advanced Diploma, you must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and Literacy and Numeracy Assessment to determine suitability. While meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entry, Victoria University considers your education, work experience, current skills, and personal attributes. If you lack the necessary English or maths skills, preparation courses are available to help you transition into tertiary learning. Special entry programs are available for students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. VU Early Entry is available for Year 11 and 12 students with conditional offers and personalised support.
The course comprises 22 units: 19 core units and 3 elective units. Core subjects include applying building codes and standards to Class 1, 10, and Class 2-9 buildings; structural principles; reading and interpreting plans and specifications; researching and evaluating construction methods and materials; identifying legal and ethical requirements; assessing compliance of design documentation; preparing and processing building applications; conducting building surveying audits; conducting initial, advanced, and final construction inspections; and assessing performance solutions. Elective units cover thermal performance assessment, bushfire attack level assessments, and advanced building surveying audits. All content is designed in collaboration with industry professionals and based on current construction standards and the National Construction Code (NCC).
Victoria University is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide and #1 for skills development according to QILT. The course is delivered by experienced industry professionals dedicated to teaching relevant, current content. VU has over 4000 industry connections and collaborates with employers to ensure course content aligns with real-world building surveying practices. The university offers comprehensive support through special entry programs, scholarships, and pathways to further study, making it an ideal choice for aspiring building surveyors.
Upon completion, you'll be a qualified Building Surveyor (Level 2) eligible to join the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS), the national professional organisation. According to AIBS, building surveyor students can earn around $80,000, while fully qualified building surveyors can earn up to $250,000. Career opportunities include roles as building certifiers, assistant building surveyors, and local authority building managers. You can progress to higher qualifications including Bachelor of Architectural Design, Bachelor of Building Surveying, Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours), or postgraduate certificates and diplomas in Building Surveying.
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