The Skill Set is made up of 9 Units of Competency from the CPC - Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package.   This Skill Set 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 learning objectives are detailed in the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package Click here

The Training Package does not list any required prerequisites. That said, as an Advanced Diploma (Level 6) AQF qualification, there is an expectation that you possess a good command of the English language, as well as good literacy 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 beneficial if you also hold: -    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 make every effort to assist you with this, the onus to arrange any such inspections 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 have received appropriate authority. For example, in NSW one must hold a white card (or general construction induction card) before entering a building site. The responsibility to obtain the relevant training and authority is on you. The College of Professional Development cannot accept any responsibility 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.

A nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment - CPCSS00005 - Provide building surveying services for residential buildings up to three storeys.

On completing the Skill Set you may be qualified and recognised as having the skills and knowledge to fulfil the following roles: -    Building Inspector-    Building Surveyor-    Building Certifier-    Development Compliance Officer-    Building Regulation Consultant The Skill Set – CPCSS00005 – Provide Building Surveying Services for Residential Buildings up to 3 Storeys is nationally recognised for the purposes of registration, accreditation or licencing in the following States or Territories. We strongly urge you to contact the relevant authority to ensure that the Skill Set CPCSS00005 is the recognised qualification for the level of Building Surveyor that you are seeking accreditation, licencing or registration for before enrolling:  1.    NSW – Recognised under the provisions of the Building and Development Certifiers Regulation 2020 as the required qualification for :-    Building Surveyor restricted Class 1 & 10-    Building InspectorPlease refer to the NSW Fair Trading website for more information about the requirements for registration as a building surveyor (Click here 2.    Victoria – The Skill Set is not nominated in the building regulation as a recognised qualification. Please refer to the VBA website for more information about the requirements for registration as a building surveyor in Victoria  (Click here 3.    Queensland – Those wishing to apply for a licence with the QBCC must first obtain an official accreditation certificate from the Royal Institute of Charted Surveyors (RICS) (Click here or AIBS. The Skill Set CPCSS00005 is recognised by both RICS and AIBS as a Building Certifier Level 3. Please note however, that the AIBS did not recognise the advanced diploma of Building Surveying as qualification for level 2 building surveyor.   4.    South Australia – The Advanced Diploma is recognised under the provisions of the Regulation 5 of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure (Accredited Professionals) Regulation 2019  a.    Accredited Professional – Building Level 3 & 4  Please refer to the Plan SA website for more information about the SA Accredited Professionals Scheme (Click here 5.    Western Australia – Recognised under the provisions of the Building Services (Registration) Regulations 2011 a.    Building Surveying Practitioner Technician  Please refer to WA.gov.au for more information about the registration of building surveyors in the WA (Click here 6.    Northern Territory - accreditation with the AIBS is required. The AIBS accreditation scheme recognises the Skill Set as a qualification for accreditation as a Level 3  7.    Tasmania – the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 does not provide for for licensing as a Building Surveyor Limited (Class 1 & 10)  and therefore the Skill Set CPCSS00005 is not a recognised qualification  Please refer to the Consumer, Building and Occupation Services website for more information about the Building Surveyor Licence requirements in Tasmania (Click here 8.    ACT – The ACT government licencing of building surveyors scheme does not provide for Level 3 Building Surveyors. (Click here The Royal Institute of Charted Surveyors (RICS) offers an accreditation scheme for Building Surveyors that is recognised by the Queensland and South Australian Government. The Skill Set – CPCSS00005 – Provide Building Surveying Services for Residential Buildings up to 3 Storeys as offered by the College of Professional Development is recognised by the RICS accreditation scheme for Level 3 Building Surveyor The Australian Institute of Building Surveying  The Skill Set – CPCSS00005 – Provide Building Surveying Services for Residential Building.up to 3 Storeys is a recognised qualification for a Level 3 Building Surveyor. Please note that AIBS have recently advised that the Advanced Diploma will no longer be a recognised qualification for Level 2.. Any inquiries about the requirements for accreditation as a level two with the AIBS should be directed to them.