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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 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 Building Surveying which fulfils the educational requirements for Building Surveyor level accreditation by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors.

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 behaviour of the materials used in these structures
building regulations and codes

Campus Information

Adelaide- City East

Study in the heart of the city centre, in an area rich in history and culture. City East is home to modern health science facilities.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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 labour, materials and equipment; working out how much a project is likely to cost and creating budgets; analysing 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; organising the stages of construction development.

PSW Opportunity

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying are required to have:

Completed a Bachelor degree in built environment; civil engineering; structural engineering; building surveying; quantity surveying; construction management; or architecture from a recognised University. Applicants who have completed Bachelor degrees from other relevant disciplines will be considered on a case by case basis.
OR
A minimum of six years of relevant industry experience. Applicants must provide a detailed curriculum vitae and written employer reference/s. The employer reference should state the period of employment and roles undertaken in order to ascertain the relevancy.

University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia