Associate Degree of Building Surveying
Overview
If you are looking to upskill, or are a tradesperson wanting to enhance your qualifications to a paraprofessional level, the Associate Degree of Building Surveying is an ideal course. You will develop skills that are highly desired by employers across a range of areas such as building legislation and auditing, fire safety design and inspection procedures, construction and building materials. Upon completion you will fulfil the educational requirements for a Level 3 licence with the Australian Insittue of Building Surveyors (AIBS). Learn directly from professionals working in building and construction to gain up-to-date skills and benefit from the flexibility to study this course part-time alongside your current role.
The Associate Degree of Building Surveying provides you the skills and qualification to pursue a career as an Assistant Building Surveyor.
This course will teach you how to assess building documentation for code and standards compliance and inspect staged works for domestic and residential buildings including class 1 to 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). Upon completing this course you will fulfil the educational requirements for a Level 3 licence by the Australian Insitutue of Building Surveyors (AIBS).
Available to study part-time and online, this courses provides you the flexibility to work in the industry while you study and apply what you are learning in a professional setting. To grow your expertise further and become a building surveyor, this course provides you an ideal pathway into the Bachelor of Building Surveying and Certification (Honours).
Study Experience
- Flexible Online Study
- Industry Relevant
- Part-time Study
- Seamless Pathways
Career Opportunities
The Associate Degree of Building Surveying prepares you for a role as an Assistant Building Surveyor and will allow you to pursue employment opportunities within:
- local government, state and federal authorities
- licensing and code boards
- private certifiers.
As a graduate of this course, you will be capable of assessing building documentation for code and standards compliance and inspecting staged works for domestic and residential buildings, not exceeding two storeys in height and a total floor area of 500 square metres.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available Locations
Your Course
You must complete 16 units (96 credits):
- 1The core structure (15 units)
- 2One elective unit
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
What You'll Study
In the list below, all units are core except for:
- BLAR11056 Introduction to Hand and Digital Drawing
- PPMP11001 Project Management Principles
- PPMP11002 Project Planning and Integration
You may select one of these three units as an elective.
Course Planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional Information
Professional Practice - Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
Core
The CB99 Associate Degree of Building Surveying course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) https://www.aibs.com.au/If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Student and Course Profiles
View the student and course profiles for this course and learn about CQU's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2024 via our Institute Profile.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (eight units over two terms) for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
Commonwealth Supported Places
This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.
HECS-HELP Loan
You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to Apply
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Applying for 2026
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