Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying
Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying
Are you a professional in the construction and building industry looking to advance your career. This qualification will help you make the move into building surveying. Your studies will deepen your understanding of the construction industry and its key stakeholders, and provide you with insight into building surveying. You will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Are you a professional in the construction and building industry looking to advance your career. This qualification will help you make the move into building surveying.
Your studies will deepen your understanding of the construction industry and its key stakeholders, and provide you with insight into building surveying. You will focus on building processes and technology, construction law, and building regulations and codes.
International students should note that the program is available only by online delivery in their home country. It is not available to international students studying in Australia under a student visa.
The graduate certificate is a pathway into the Graduate Diploma in Built Environment (Building Surveying) which fulfils the educational requirements for Building Surveyor level accreditation by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.
What you’ll learn
In this graduate certificate you will develop a broad understanding of the construction industry and an insight into building surveying. Your courses will cover topics such as:
process and technology
the Australian legal system and key principles of construction law
assessment and analysis of structures in buildings and the behavior of the materials used in these structures
building regulations and codes
Why Graduate Certificate in Built Environment (Building Surveying)
You will learn the fundamentals of building surveying, and practical skills that you can apply directly to your day-to-day work such as:
building process and technology
the Australian legal system and key principles of construction law
assessment and analysis of structures in buildings and the behavior of the materials used in these structures
building regulations and codes, industry roles and responsibilities
Your career
Careers to consider:
building surveyor: ensuring buildings are safe to occupy, energy efficient, accessible and meet all legal requirements as a statutory responsibility; assessing, certifying and inspecting building works; working in design, fire safety, energy efficiency and access solutions; supporting the legal process as educators and expert witnesses
estimator: compiling cost estimates based on variables such as labor, materials and equipment; working out how much a project is likely to cost and creating budgets; analyzing different quotes from sub-contractors and suppliers
construction planner: developing time plans on construction projects so the project is completed safely, on time and within budget; thinking critically; working with managers and engineers to discuss progress and address issues that arise; organizing the stages of construction development
REQUIREMENTS
Completed a Bachelor Degree in built environment, civil engineering; structural engineering; building surveying; quantity surveying; real estate management; facilities management; property management; construction project management; architecture from a recognised University. Applicants who have completed Bachelor degrees from other relevant disciplines will be considered on a case by case basis.
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a minimum of six years of relevant industry experience. Applicants must provide a detailed curriculum vitae and written employer reference/s. Employer reference should state period of employment and roles undertaken in order to ascertain the relevancy.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
