CPC60115 - Advanced Diploma Building Surveying
Overview/Content
The Advanced Diploma is offered as 17 Units of Competency that cover the mandatory 14 core and 3 elective units from the CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.
This qualification reflects the role of building surveyors or certifiers who apply knowledge of compliance requirements and construction methods and materials to the implementation of statutory building surveying requirements or to the provision of advisory building surveying services.
The scope of work undertaken by building surveyors varies across jurisdictions and can include:
•providing code-consulting advice to clients on the compliance requirements for proposed building developments
•processing planning and building applications
•conducting mandatory construction inspections
•auditing buildings and following up on areas of non-compliance
•issuing certificates of occupancy.
Building surveyors require an understanding of relevant compliance requirements as well as of traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials. They make a significant contribution to the development and construction of the built environment, often working in collaboration with specialist consultants to assess and verify that proposed and actual building works are compliant and to ensure the safety of building occupants.
Building surveyors work in a highly regulated environment and must carry out their role ethically and according to legislative and regulatory requirements. Across the program you cover legislation, underpinning theory and practical surveying skills for both residential and commercial buildings.
The unit of competency clustering has been separated into two parts being: Skill Set (CPCSS00004) for Residential Buildings up to three Storeys (7 units of competency) & Commercial and elective units that make up the remainder of the Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
This qualification reflects the role of building surveyors or certifiers who apply knowledge of compliance requirements and construction methods and materials to the implementation of statutory building surveying requirements or to the provision of advisory building surveying services.
The scope of work undertaken by building surveyors varies across jurisdictions and can include:
•providing code-consulting advice to clients on the compliance requirements for proposed building developments
•processing planning and building applications
•conducting mandatory construction inspections
•auditing buildings and following up on areas of non-compliance
•issuing certificates of occupancy.
Building surveyors require an understanding of relevant compliance requirements as well as of traditional, new and emerging construction methods and materials. They make a significant contribution to the development and construction of the built environment, often working in collaboration with specialist consultants to assess and verify that proposed and actual building works are compliant and to ensure the safety of building occupants.
Building surveyors work in a highly regulated environment and must carry out their role ethically and according to legislative and regulatory requirements. Across the program you cover legislation, underpinning theory and practical surveying skills for both residential and commercial buildings.
The unit of competency clustering has been separated into two parts being: Skill Set (CPCSS00004) for Residential Buildings up to three Storeys (7 units of competency) & Commercial and elective units that make up the remainder of the Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives are detailed in the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
Prerequisites
The Training Package does not list any required prerequites.
That said, as an Advanced Diploma (Level 6) AQF qualification, there is an expectation that you possess a good command of the english lanuage , as well as good litereacy and numeracy skills. You should also possess good computer skills and the ability to research on your own. As a Building Surveyor, you will be expected to be able to competently read and communicate legislative requirements.
It is also benificial if you also holds:
- Good communication skills and experience working in teams
- Able to demonstrate problem solving in a work role
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Be responsible for your own learning and professional development
- Access to and able to use computers and various programs and technology
- Good reading, comprehension and writing skills that can be shown through your understanding of BCA or other legislation and
completing business paperwork.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns in relation to your language, literacy and numeracy skills (LNN) so that we can assist prior to enrolling.
As part of the course, you will be required to inspect buildings under construction, and to audit existing buildings. While we try and make every effort to assist you with this, the onus to arrange any such inpections and audits will be on you. Please also note, that it is generally a requirement that all those who enter a building site have had some form of training, or haverecieved appropriate authority. For example, in NSW, one must hold a white card ( or general construction induction card) before entering a building site. The responsibilty to obtain the relevant training and authority is on you. The College of Professional Development can not accept any responsibilty for your actions or those of another when entering a building site, and it is recommended that you seek advice in relation to insurance in this regard.
That said, as an Advanced Diploma (Level 6) AQF qualification, there is an expectation that you possess a good command of the english lanuage , as well as good litereacy and numeracy skills. You should also possess good computer skills and the ability to research on your own. As a Building Surveyor, you will be expected to be able to competently read and communicate legislative requirements.
It is also benificial if you also holds:
- Good communication skills and experience working in teams
- Able to demonstrate problem solving in a work role
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Be responsible for your own learning and professional development
- Access to and able to use computers and various programs and technology
- Good reading, comprehension and writing skills that can be shown through your understanding of BCA or other legislation and
completing business paperwork.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any concerns in relation to your language, literacy and numeracy skills (LNN) so that we can assist prior to enrolling.
As part of the course, you will be required to inspect buildings under construction, and to audit existing buildings. While we try and make every effort to assist you with this, the onus to arrange any such inpections and audits will be on you. Please also note, that it is generally a requirement that all those who enter a building site have had some form of training, or haverecieved appropriate authority. For example, in NSW, one must hold a white card ( or general construction induction card) before entering a building site. The responsibilty to obtain the relevant training and authority is on you. The College of Professional Development can not accept any responsibilty for your actions or those of another when entering a building site, and it is recommended that you seek advice in relation to insurance in this regard.
Delivery Mode
The course is delivered on-line, and is self-paced, which means that you can progress as fast as slow you like. How long the course takes will depend on your level of knowledge and the time that you will able to commit.
As part of the course, you will be required to inspect buildings under construction, and to audit existing buildings. While we try and make every effort to assist you with this, the onus to arrange any such inpections and audits will be on you.
It generally takes most approximately 2 years to complete the Advanced Diploma, however we do allow of 3 years from enrolment if needed (subject to the training package still being current and recognised by ASQA).
The learning resources and assessment tasks were developed by current, practising building surveyors, and therefore reflect real case building surveying functions from a practical perspective.
Those who are fortunate enough to be working in the industry are offered the opportunity to use real-case scenarios to demonstrate their competency, which in turn allows the opportunity to learn workplace practice, while adding value to their employer.
Non-compulsory webinar and face to face turorials are also offered, and any student who is having difficulties are offered the opportunity to arrange a private one on one tutorial with their trainer as required.
Assessments are designed to have a workplace focus but some of the assessment tasks will need to be completed in your own time. This commitment will be different for each person.
Feedback is provided through discussion with your assessor, written comments and marks. There are opportunities to resubmit additional assessments or evidence if there are gaps in the submitted work. We support you through this process.
Your previous experience and education will be considered through a formal recognition process. We will be working with you to identify what you have learned at work, from other trade or related courses and from life experience.
As part of the course, you will be required to inspect buildings under construction, and to audit existing buildings. While we try and make every effort to assist you with this, the onus to arrange any such inpections and audits will be on you.
It generally takes most approximately 2 years to complete the Advanced Diploma, however we do allow of 3 years from enrolment if needed (subject to the training package still being current and recognised by ASQA).
The learning resources and assessment tasks were developed by current, practising building surveyors, and therefore reflect real case building surveying functions from a practical perspective.
Those who are fortunate enough to be working in the industry are offered the opportunity to use real-case scenarios to demonstrate their competency, which in turn allows the opportunity to learn workplace practice, while adding value to their employer.
Non-compulsory webinar and face to face turorials are also offered, and any student who is having difficulties are offered the opportunity to arrange a private one on one tutorial with their trainer as required.
Assessments are designed to have a workplace focus but some of the assessment tasks will need to be completed in your own time. This commitment will be different for each person.
Feedback is provided through discussion with your assessor, written comments and marks. There are opportunities to resubmit additional assessments or evidence if there are gaps in the submitted work. We support you through this process.
Your previous experience and education will be considered through a formal recognition process. We will be working with you to identify what you have learned at work, from other trade or related courses and from life experience.
Qualification Issued
CPC60115 - Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
Certificate Validity
On completing the CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, graduates are qualified and recognised as having the skills and knowledge to fulfil the following roles:
- Building Inspector
- Building Surveyor
- Building Certifier
- Building Regulation Consultant
The Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying - CPCPCC60115 - is a nationally recognised courses.
The Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying as offered by the College of Professional Development (CPD Training) is recognised by the:
NSW Fair Trading as one of the required qualifications for Registration as a Building Surveyor Limited (formerly A2), Building Surveyor limited Class 1 & 10 ( formerly A3) and Building Inspector (formerly A4) Further information about what is required for accreditation in NSW can be found on the NSW Fair Trading, Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Victorian Building Authority websites
The qualification is also recognised by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors and RICS Accreditation scheme . Subsequently, it is therefore recognised by the:
- QBCC ( via AIBS or RICS accreditation scheme)
- Plan SA ( via AIBS or RICS accreditation scheme)
- NT and the ACT ( via AIBS or RICS accreditation scheme)
It is recommended that you take this information as advice only, and that you contact the relevant accrediting, licensing or registration body for the detailed requirements of accreditation.
- Building Inspector
- Building Surveyor
- Building Certifier
- Building Regulation Consultant
The Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying - CPCPCC60115 - is a nationally recognised courses.
The Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying as offered by the College of Professional Development (CPD Training) is recognised by the:
NSW Fair Trading as one of the required qualifications for Registration as a Building Surveyor Limited (formerly A2), Building Surveyor limited Class 1 & 10 ( formerly A3) and Building Inspector (formerly A4) Further information about what is required for accreditation in NSW can be found on the NSW Fair Trading, Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Victorian Building Authority websites
The qualification is also recognised by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors and RICS Accreditation scheme . Subsequently, it is therefore recognised by the:
- QBCC ( via AIBS or RICS accreditation scheme)
- Plan SA ( via AIBS or RICS accreditation scheme)
- NT and the ACT ( via AIBS or RICS accreditation scheme)
It is recommended that you take this information as advice only, and that you contact the relevant accrediting, licensing or registration body for the detailed requirements of accreditation.
