Building Surveying

Course aim

To analyse the Australian Standards and Building Code of Australia requirements for the design and construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings.To demonstrate an understanding of building surveying scientific principles used in the design and operation of Class 1 and 10 developments.

Course content

The Building Code of Australia Volume 2 and associated Australian Standards. Design and assessment of residential buildings. Requirements for residential slabs and footings, and timber-framed construction. Fire safety, energy efficiency, health and amenity requirements for residential buildings. Bushfire mitigation measures for design and construction of residential buildings. Deemed-to-comply assessment of design and engineering solutions of buildings and structures.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CIVE 2002	Construction 2
CIVE 2007	Building Services N

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1.5 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1.5 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
External	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Class test, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.