Undergraduate CUR-CME206-2021
Building Surveying
Survey Australia’s building control system and interpret legal requirements. Learn about the Building Code of Australia, sustainability issues and disability access. Consider how the Building Act impacts development applications and approvals.
$993 $1,243
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 01 Mar 2021
- 30 Aug 2021
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QS RANKING 2021
13
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
13
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- analyse the effects of the application of the Building Act in regard to building construction
- interpret the legislative requirements for development applications
- describe the roles and application of legislative requirements for the building.
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- Australia Government Overview
- Responsibilities on Building Control
- Local Government Structures
- Development Control
- Planning Committee Meeting
- Building Permits
- Work Affecting Adjoining Land
- Disability Access Provisions
- Project Completion, Commissioning and Occupancy
- Case Studies
- Role of the Building Surveyor
- Building Surveying: Private and Public
Others
Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 1 subjects or relevant experience.
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject is an introduction to Australia’s Building Control System including: the functions of the WA Building Commission; the role of Permit Authorities; planning legislation interaction with Building Construction; final commissioning of major projects from a regulatory perspective; sustainability and modern Building Control legislation and access for people with disabilities in current Codes.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Report (20%)
- Essay (30%)
- eTest (50%)
Current study term: 28 Feb 21 to 30 May 21)
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Next study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21
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