Associate Degree of Building Surveying

Enhance your career potential and become an assistant building surveyor by completing the Associate Degree of Building Surveying. Assistant building surveyors interpret and enforce laws and regulations controlling residential buildings (Building Code of Australia [BCA] Class 1 and 10) and work for local government, state and federal authorities including licensing and code boards, and private certifiers.

This course will equip you with practical skills and prepare you to assess building documentation for code and standards compliance and inspecting staged works for Class 1 and 10 buildings, not exceeding two stories in height and a total floor area of 500 square metres, as defined by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). You’ll develop skills and knowledge highly desired by employers, across areas such as building legislation, building infrastructure audits, fire safety design and inspection procedures, construction and building materials. You will develop professional practice and communication skills and explore the principles of sustainability.

You will have the option to continue your studies and complete the Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification (Honours).

Areas of study

Building, construction, surveying.

Career opportunities

Local government, state and federal authorities, including licensing and code boards and private certifiers.

Professional recognition

The Associate Degree of Building Surveying is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS).

Fees and charges

Refer to CQUniversity current fee information.