Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
This qualification is for building surveyors and certifiers. It covers checking building designs and work against the National Construction Code, processing building applications, doing inspections and audits, and advising on performance solutions for buildings up to three storeys. If you already work in building surveying, your experience may be recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- CPC60115 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People working in building surveying, certification or compliance who want a qualification that matches their work.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Building surveyor
- Building certifier
- Building inspector
- Building compliance officer
Qualification structure
22 units in total. For the elective units: Up to 3 units may be selected from the elective units listed below. Up to 2 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma level. An asterisk (*) against a unit code below indicates that there is a prerequisite requirement that must be met. Prerequisite unit(s) must be assessed before assessment of any unit of competency with an asterisk. Check the unit of competency for information on specific prerequisite requirements. All prerequisite requirements are packaged in the qualification.
Core units
19 units- CPCCBC4001Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings
- CPCCBC4010 (has a prerequisite)Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
- CPCCBC4012Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCBC4053Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
- CPCCBS6101Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6102Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6103Identify and apply legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functions
- CPCCBS6104 (has a prerequisite)Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6105 (has a prerequisite)Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6107Prepare planning and development applications for buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6108 (has a prerequisite)Process building applications for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6109 (has a prerequisite)Process building applications for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6110 (has a prerequisite)Conduct and report on building surveying audits of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6112 (has a prerequisite)Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6113 (has a prerequisite)Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6114 (has a prerequisite)Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6115 (has a prerequisite)Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6116 (has a prerequisite)Assess and advise on performance solutions for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6118 (has a prerequisite)Assess and advise on performance solutions for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
Elective units
7 units- CPCCBS6111 (has a prerequisite)Conduct and report on building surveying audits of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys
- CPCCBS6117 (has a prerequisite)Monitor and advise on construction and compliance upgrade work on buildings to three storeys
- CPPACC6002Apply performance-based codes and risk management principles to assessing buildings for access
- CPPACC6003Apply unjustifiable hardship principles to Alternative Building Solutions for access
- CPPHES4005Assess household energy use and efficiency improvements
- CPPHES4007Assess thermal performance of existing residential buildings
- PUAFIR518Conduct and record a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to building surveying in some states and territories. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
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