Course Overview

About This Course

Develop expert knowledge to qualify as a Building Surveyor (Level 2) with an Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying CPC60121 at Victoria University (VU). As a building surveyor, you'll play a vital role in the growing construction industry's ability to improve functionality and safety in our built environment. In this specialised building surveying course, you'll become an expert in the compliance requirements, regulations and laws for constructing residential and commercial buildings up to three storeys. If you're a building surveyor or certifier already working in the construction industry, this course will allow you to expand your skills, get qualified as a Building Surveyor (Level 2) and join the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors, the national professional organisation for building surveying. With nearly every construction job needing building surveyors to ensure compliance with important safety and quality standards, your skills will be in high demand.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne Sunshine Campus, Victoria University

Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR)
Literacy and numeracy assessment required
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course
Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available; in this situation education, work and other relevant experience will also be assessed
If you don't meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course (pathway)
You may also be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which lets you finish your course more quickly when you have gained some of the skills required from past study or work experience

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

With an Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, you'll be a qualified Building Surveyor (Level 2) and can join the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS), the national professional organisation for building surveying. According to the AIBS, building surveyor students can earn $80,000 and fully qualified building surveyors can earn up to $250,000. Other job titles you might achieve include: building certifier, assistant building surveyor, local authority building manager.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Professional Body

Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI) / State Surveyors Board

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS / State Surveyors Board

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units22 units

CPCCBC4001

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings

CPCCBC4010

Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions

CPCCBC4012

Read and interpret plans and specifications

CPCCBC4053

Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings

CPCCBS6101

Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6102

Research and evaluate construction methods and materials for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6103

Identify and apply legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functions

CPCCBS6104

Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storey

CPCCBS6105

Assess and advise on compliance of design documentation for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6107

Prepare planning and development applications for buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6108

Process building applications for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6109

Process building applications for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6110

Conduct and report on building surveying audits of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6112

Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6113

Conduct and report on initial construction inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6114

Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6115

Conduct and report on advanced and final inspections of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6116

Assess and advise on performance solutions for Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

CPCCBS6118

Assess and advise on performance solutions for Class 1 and 10 buildings to three storeys

CPPHES4007

Assess thermal performance of existing residential buildings

Elective unit

CPCCBS6111

Conduct and report on building surveying audits of Class 2 to 9 buildings to three storeys

Elective unit

PUAFIR518

Conduct and record a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) assessment

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course eligible for Free TAFE and what are the fees if I don't qualify?

Yes, eligible students won't be required to pay tuition fees under the Free TAFE scheme, as this course aligns with skills and jobs that are in high demand from Victorian employers. For 2026, the Skills First subsidised tuition fee is $15,390 (plus SSAF up to $261), and the full fee (not subsidised) is $35,910. For 2025, the Skills First subsidised fee is $14,620.50 (plus SSAF up to $256), and the full fee is $35,910.

What further study pathways are available after completing this course?

Once you have completed the Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, you will be guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Architectural Design (96 credit points), Bachelor of Building Surveying (96 credit points), and Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) (96 credit points) at Victoria University.

What professional membership can I obtain after completing this course?

Upon completing the Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying (CPC60121), you will be a qualified Building Surveyor (Level 2) and can join the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS), the national professional organisation for building surveying.

How many units do I need to complete for this qualification and how are they structured?

To be awarded the CPC60121 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying, 22 units must be completed comprising 19 core units and 3 elective units. Up to 3 elective units may be selected from the listed elective units, and up to 2 units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma level.

Can I get credit for previous study or work experience when enrolling in this course?

Yes. If you've completed units for this qualification at another institution, you can apply for a credit transfer with formal evidence to VU at no cost. You can also have relevant work, study, or informal learning recognised through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), though an administrative fee applies. You can apply for credit transfer or RPL through the course application portal prior to enrolment.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

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Upcoming Intakes

09 February 2026

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $60,000 to $80,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $80,000 to $105,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $105,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

Building Surveyor (Level 2 / Level 3)Building CertifierBuilding InspectorAssistant Building SurveyorGraduate Building Surveyor

Key Skills

Interpreting and applying the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian StandardsAssessing and advising on compliance of design documentation for residential and commercial buildingsConducting construction site inspections at various stages of a building projectApplying legal and ethical requirements to building surveying functionsEvaluating construction methods and materials for Class 1–10 buildings

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