TasTAFE
Multiple years
Become a qualified Building Surveyor/certifier with this advanced diploma covering compliance requirements, construction methods, and building inspection procedures. Ideal for professionals seeking national appointment as a Building Surveyor and working in local government or private enterprise.
You must be working in the Building Surveying industry or have access to a Building Surveyor as your mentor. Academic requirements include completion of Year 12 with an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, or a Level 4+ qualification in the Australian Qualifications Framework delivered in English, or successful completion of an approved language, literacy and numeracy assessment at Exit Level 3 or above in the Australian Core Skills Framework. You'll need to conduct building inspections, so your workplace or industry mentor must provide access to building sites meeting WHS requirements and relevant insurances.
Core units cover 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 and applying legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functions; assessing compliance of design documentation; preparing planning and development applications; processing building applications; conducting and reporting on building surveying audits; conducting initial, advanced and final construction inspections; and assessing performance solutions. Elective units include additional audit reporting and construction compliance monitoring. All units focus on buildings up to three storeys and 2000m² in area.
TasTAFE is Tasmania's leading vocational education provider with extensive industry connections and expertise in building and construction trades. The course is delivered by experienced professionals with direct industry knowledge, ensuring practical, workplace-relevant training. TasTAFE provides comprehensive student support services, flexible online delivery options, and recognition of prior learning to accelerate your qualification pathway.
Upon completion, you'll be qualified to work as a Building Surveyor/certifier in private enterprise or local government throughout Australia. This qualification enables national appointment as a Building Surveyor (Limited) through the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. Career opportunities include roles in building compliance, construction inspection, building auditing, planning applications, and advisory services for residential and commercial construction projects.
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