Building Surveying (UniSA)

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 5022
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Course ID
205491
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Madhavee Mahinkanda
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will analyse the Australian Standards and National Construction Code requirements for the design and construction of Class 1 and 10 buildings. Students will demonstrate an understanding of building surveying scientific principles used in the design and operation of Class 1 and 10 developments. The (National Construction Code) Building Code of Australia Volume 2 and associated Australian Standards. Design and assessment of residential buildings. Requirements for structural adequacy, specifically 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-satisfy assessment and performance consideration of design and engineering solutions of buildings and structures.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the design and construction of residential buildings in accordance with the National Construction Code and related Australian Standards and explain the concept of the performance based National Construction Code.
  • Create and use sketch plans, elevations, sections and specifications to communicate construction elements.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 20136
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 60
Available
Available 59
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 23100
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 80
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed CIVE3012 Building Surveying at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed CIVE3015 UO Building Surveying at the University of South Australia

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