Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying (3789)
- Approved Abbreviation: GradDipBldgSurv
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 3789
- AQF Level: 8
This program applies to students who commenced in 2022 or later.
Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.
For Commencement Year 2016, please refer to: 3704.2 Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
For Commencement Year 2015, please refer to: 3704.1 Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
The Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying is a two-year part-time program which aims to provide students with specialist knowledge and skills to assess, evaluate and recommend building solutions. It is relevant to professionals certifying Performance solutions under the relevant scheme of the National Construction Code and other applicable Standards. The program enables students to understand performance requirements, basic fire technology and engineering principles, building access and sustainability and other issues related to building surveying practice.
The program has been designed primarily for External delivery and sets a pathway for further learning at a Master’s level. Subjects have non-compulsory workshops and students are encouraged to attend these workshops to gain the benefit of interaction with their peers
Early Exit
Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 3790 Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying
Study Mode
Two years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part Time | External | See above |
Accreditation
The program has full accreditation with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS). The program is recognised by NSW Fair Trading to meet the qualifications requirement to be accredited as Building surveyor-unrestricted.
Admission
Admission 2022
Applicants must have successfully completed an Advanced Diploma in building surveying or undergraduate degree or higher in building surveying, architecture, engineering, or construction management (honours) AND a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent professional work experience as an accredited building surveyor.
Admission 2023
Applicants must have successfully completed an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Building Surveying or an undergraduate degree, or higher in building surveying, architecture, engineering, or construction management (honours)
AND
a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in the building certification industry.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of completing a Graduate Certificate in building surveying may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of Credit for Prior Learning subject to approval by the relevant Directors of Academic Programs (DAP).
Additional Information
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence 2022
Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| ARCH 7004 | Planning and Development Control | 10 |
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BLDG 7004 | Building in Bushfire Prone Areas | 10 |
| Building Engineering | ||
| Note: From Spring 2022 CIVL 7011 is replaced by CIVL 5001 | 10 | |
| Building Engineering | ||
| Students may exit at this point with a Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying (40 credit points) | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 7002 | Building Regulations | 10 |
| ENGR 5001 | Fire Engineering 1 (Fire Dynamics) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BLDG 7008 | Professional Practice and Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 7012 | Building Fire Services | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| BLDG 7004 | Building in Bushfire Prone Areas | 10 |
| Building Engineering | ||
| Note: From Spring 2022 CIVL 7011 is replaced by CIVL 5001 | 10 | |
| Building Engineering | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| ARCH 7004 | Planning and Development Control | 10 |
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point with a Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying (40 credit points) | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| BLDG 7008 | Professional Practice and Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 7012 | Building Fire Services | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 7002 | Building Regulations | 10 |
| ENGR 5001 | Fire Engineering 1 (Fire Dynamics) | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Replaced Subjects
CIVL 7011 Building Engineering replaced by CIVL 5001 Building Engineering
ENGR 7006 Fire Engineering 1 (Fire Dynamics) replaced by ENGR 5001 Fire Engineering 1 (Fire Dynamics)
Recommended Sequence 2023
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Start-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| ARCH 7004 | Planning and Development Control | 10 |
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BLDG 7004 | Building in Bushfire Prone Areas | 10 |
| CIVL 5001 | Building Engineering | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point with a Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying (40 credit points) | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| ENGR 6003 | Fire Technology and Engineering Principles | 10 |
| BLDG 7002 | Building Regulations | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BLDG 7008 | Professional Practice and Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 7012 | Building Fire Services | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Equivalent subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.
CIVL 7011 Building Engineering
ENGR 7012 Fire Technology and Engineering Principles
Mid-year intake
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring session | Credit Points | |
| BLDG 7004 | Building in Bushfire Prone Areas | 10 |
| CIVL 5001 | Building Engineering | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| ARCH 7004 | Planning and Development Control | 10 |
| BLDG 7003 | Building Studies | 10 |
| Students may exit at this point with a Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying (40 credit points) | ||
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| BLDG 7008 | Professional Practice and Building Law | 10 |
| CIVL 7012 | Building Fire Services | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| BLDG 7002 | Building Regulations | 10 |
| ENGR 6003 | Fire Technology and Engineering Principles | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Equivalent subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2022 or earlier.
CIVL 7011 Building Engineering
ENGR 7012 Fire Technology and Engineering Principles