Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying

Course 701-PA (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Senior Student Advisor

Melbourne School of Design
Tel: (+61 3) 8344 6417 / 9862

Fax:(+61 3) 8344 5532
Email: abp-graduateschool@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview: This unique program provides a professional qualification in building surveying to those who hold a three-year degree in a cognate discipline, for example, architecture or engineering, plus at least one year of relevant professional work experience.
Objectives:

The proposed program is designed to enable students to:

  • engage with specialist topics suitable for the field of building surveying;
  • extend the knowledge gained in prior learning and experience into a deeper understanding of the profession of building surveying;
  • obtain relevant technical and managerial expertise,
  • be informed about some of the current major research and theoretical aspects of their disciplines;
  • be able to apply theory to the practice of building surveying.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: Students select subjects in consultation with the Course Coordinator and must complete 100 points.

Subject Options: Full-time program

Semester 1

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
or
Approved elective chose in consultation with the course coordinator

Semester 2

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Students may vary their course structure in consultation with the course coordinator.

Suggested part-time course structure:
Year 1 Semester 1:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50

Year 1 Semester 2:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Year 2 Semester 1
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
or
Approved elective chosen in consultation with the course coordinator.

Year 2 Semester 2

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Students may vary their course structure in consultation with the course coordinator.
Entry Requirements: Entry to the Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying requires a pass degree in a cognate discipline such as Architecture or Engineering and at least one year of relevant professional work experience.

Applicants will also be selected from individuals who have satisfactorily met the requirements for registration by the Building Practitioners Board of Victoria (or equivalent) as a Building Inspector - Unlimited. (This requires completion of an Associate Diploma in Applied Science (Building Inspection) and three years of approved industry experience).

Application Closing Dates

  • 30 November for commencement in Semester 1 (March)
  • 31 May for commencement in Semester 2 (July)
  • International applicants should apply by 30 April for commencement in Semester 2 (July)
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None

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