Graduate Diploma of Building Surveying

Bond University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00017B

Australia’s boom in infrastructure development and construction has led to an increased demand for qualified industry professionals such as building surveyors.Bond’s Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying equips you to become a specialist in areas such as building legislation, technical codes, and construction standards, opening up opportunities for senior roles with major construction and development companies or for self-employment as a consultant surveyor. Studying in our trademark small classes, you’ll be mentored by experienced practitioners with a wealth of industry contacts and our world-renowned academics.The program has been designed in close consultation with the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS), so you can be confident that your qualification covers the most up-to-date industry regulations, requirements, and technologies. The Graduate Diploma articulates into Bond’s Master of Building Surveying, allowing you to build your postgraduate qualifications over time, with minimum disruption to work and family commitments.

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TOTAL CREDIT POINTS : 80

Subjects

  • SDCM71-314: Building Controls and Regulation (10CP)SDCM71-315: Fire Engineering (10CP)SDCM71-316: Structures and Materials (10CP)SDCM71-322: Building Pathology and Forensic Engineering (10CP)SDCM71-323: Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution (10CP)SDCM71-324: Sustainable Refurbishment and Retrofit (10CP)SSUD71-106: Real Estate Property Rights (10CP)SSUD71-300: Planning and Assessment Processes (10CP)

Standard entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a related field (building, civil/structural engineering or architecture)OR Successful completion of a Bond University Graduate Certificate of Building Surveying.

Recognition

The Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying is recognised by: The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS). The Royal Institutions of Chartered surveyors (RICS) The Building Professionals Board of NSW (BPB) The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBC)

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Gold Coast Domestic: $43,670
International: $45,980
No
  • Full-time : 1 year

Further information

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying will be able to practise as accredited building surveyors and certifiers and will meet the requirements under the AIBS Framework for the accreditation of Building Surveyor. The Building Professionals Board of NSW (BPB) will recognise graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying as meeting the requirements of Levels A1, A2, A3 and A4 subject to ministerial approval. Bond's building surveying programs have been accredited by both the AIBS and RICS thereby satisfying the educational requirements for accreditation at the level of Certifier Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Queensland. Upon gaining accreditation with the AIBS or RICS, graduates may be eligible for a licence as a building certifier with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission. When licensed, graduates may practise In Queensland as building certifiers for local government or as private certifiers.

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