Quantity Surveying, Testamur Major (T087)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T087
Previous Code: MT3035.1, MT3037.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
Quantity surveying involves estimating and managing costs in construction and buildings of all types. In this major, students extend skills in measuring, estimating and contract administration. Students learn more advanced quantity surveying practices as they relate to modern and digital industry practices. Quantity surveyors are highly sought after with careers as project managers, cost management consultants, or quantity surveyors and estimators in construction organisations.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | edbe@westernsydney.edu.au |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | edbe@westernsydney.edu.au |
Major Structure Current
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| GEOM 3001 | Advanced Building Measurement | 10 |
| BLDG 3010 | Building Cost Studies | 10 |
| BLDG 4008 | Digital Construction | 10 |
| BLDG 3015 | Contract Management | 10 |
| Select four of the following | 40 | |
| Quality and Value Management | ||
| Construction Information Systems | ||
| Modern Construction Enterprises | ||
| Enterprise Law | ||
| Building Certification Ethics | ||
| Property Development Process | ||
| Principles of Valuation | ||
| Property Investment | ||
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Major Structure 2022
Elective subjects may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points).
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select eight of the following: | 80 | |
| Advanced Building Measurement | ||
| Building Cost Studies | ||
| Digital Construction | ||
| Enterprise Law | ||
| Construction Information Systems | ||
| Building Regulations Studies | ||
| Modern Construction Enterprises | ||
| Modern Construction Projects | ||
| Quality and Value Management | ||
| Professional Practice | ||
| Principles of Valuation | ||
| Property Development Process | ||
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this major for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
GEOM 2002 Quantity Surveying 2, replaced by GEOM 3001 Advanced Building Measurement
BLDG 4004 Estimating 2, replaced by BLDG 3010 Building Cost Studies
Bachelor of Construction Management
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select eight of the following: | 80 | |
| Advanced Building Measurement | ||
| Building Cost Studies | ||
| Digital Construction | ||
| Contract Administration | ||
| Construction Information Systems | ||
| Building Regulations Studies | ||
| Modern Construction Enterprises | ||
| Modern Construction Projects | ||
| Quality and Value Management | ||
| Professional Practice | ||
| Principles of Valuation | ||
| Property Development Process | ||
| Development Control | ||
| Negotiation in the Built Environment | ||
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this major for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.
GEOM 2002 Quantity Surveying 2, replaced by GEOM 3001 Advanced Building Measurement
BLDG 4004 Estimating 2, replaced by BLDG 3010 Building Cost Studies