Associate Degree of Building Surveying

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ATAR: 66 SR: 66
Duration
4 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 1, 2026
Study mode
Online
Course code
CB99
First-year fee
$10,272 (2025 Indicative) (CSP)
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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. 

Learn directly from professionals working in building and construction to gain up-to-date skills and benefit from the flexibility of studying online and part-time alongside your current role. This flexibility will enable you to work in the industry while you study and apply what you are learning in a professional setting.

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 completion of this course, you will fulfil the educational requirements for a Level 3 licence by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) and have the skills and qualification to pursue a career as an Assistant Building Surveyor.

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

Discover more about your online Associate Degree of Building Surveying and how you'll benefit from flexible part-time study options and seamless pathways to advance your skills and knowledge. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • 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.

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Your Course

You must complete 16 units (96 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (15 units)
  2. 2
    One elective unit

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

What You'll Study

You will study 16 of the 18 units below. You will choose one elective unit from the following:

  • Introduction to Hand and Digital Drawing (BLAR11056)
  • Project Management Principles (PPMP11001)
  • Project Planning and Integration (PPMP11002).
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Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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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, 2025 via our Institute Profile. 

Institute Profile

Alternate Entry Pathways

CQU offers a range of alternate entry pathways that may help you get started. 

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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 Understanding Course Fees webpage. 

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

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. 

Learn more about paying for university.

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.

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How to Apply

How to Apply

Check what you need to do to apply to study this course. 

Your Application Options

Extra Admission Information

Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU. 

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