Building Surveying

• • 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
  • Summary and Revision

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.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio video equipment required
• Other requirements - Access to the Internet. Admission to degree may be required.

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.

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• Report (20%)
• Case Study (30%)
• eTest (50%)

Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22