Certificate in Building Surveying Practice

Evaluate the different stages and process of design and construction works from inception to completion

Recognise the functional requirements and performance of building materials and components, including typical defects, causes of failure, likely results and appropriate remedial measures

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the contract administrator and implement necessary procedures

Establish relevant requirements and techniques for carrying out property inspections

Recognise the legal/regulatory requirements for surveying, including regulations and guidance for health and safety

This is an online course that you can study in your own time. There are six modules, plus an exam at the end of the course. In each module, you have access to eLearning, reading, case study and a quiz. You also have access to recorded consolidation sessions, where a tutor will take you through the module, case study and any tricky elements of learning. Each module is expected to take you one month. You are given a further two months to complete your exam and complete any further outstanding work. After this time, the course will end, and you will no longer have access to these materials.

As one of the largest areas in surveying practice, building surveying covers a wide range of professional roles. You will be asked to provide a variety of services related to the maintenance and care of buildings, and will work in areas such as building design, refurbishment or alteration, as well as other construction and property matters. As such, grasping crucial knowledge of construction technology, contracts and building pathology is vital in order to demonstrate your ability in building surveying practice. 
In our course, you will learn the core principles of practice related to contract administration, construction and environmental services, design and specification, inspection and legal and regulatory compliance. Training in these key areas will furnish you with important knowledge and techniques for this multi-disciplined industry, and will give you a practical skill set with which to implement key building surveying techniques. 

Course Structure

Introduction to the course
Module 1 – Construction Technology and Environmental Services
Module 2 – Design and Specification
Module 3 – Inspection
Module 4 – Building Pathology
Module 5 – Contract Administration
Module 6 – Legal/ Regulatory Compliance and Property Management
Reveiw and Reflect

Who is this course for?

This course is for you, if you:

work in the Building Surveying sector who is looking to gain core knowledge and skills required in the industry

need an in-depth understanding of how to inspect and maintain built environment assets or act as a Contract Administrator, but aren’t ready to commit to an APC

are studying the APC Building Surveying pathway and need support with the technical modules on your pathway

Method of Study

This is an online course that you can study in your own time. There are six modules, plus an exam at the end of the course. In each module, you have access to eLearning, reading, case study and a quiz. You also have access to recorded consolidation sessions, where a tutor will take you through the module, case study, and any tricky elements of learning. Each module is expected to take you one month. You are given a further two months to complete your exam and complete any further outstanding work. After this time, the course will end, and you will no longer have access to these materials. 

What support do you receive?

During the course, you will have access to a course discussion forum. If you have any technical questions about the subject, don’t hesitate to post for support from our tutors. 
Should you encounter any difficulties with the course materials, whether it is a technical or content-related issue, please contact the Online Academy team: onlineacademy@rics.org.

Course assessment  

Upon completion of all technical modules, learners will take an examination to test knowledge. A certificate of completion will be awarded after passing the end of course assessment.

Please be aware that this is a professional training course, aimed to give you the practical knowledge need to succeed in your career. It is not an accreditation and does not lead directly to membership of RICS, or to becoming a Chartered Surveyor. If you are interested in becoming RICS qualified, please check out this page.

Enrollment duration: 245 Days

Languages: English

Category: Built environment and construction

Price: 2985.53 AUD

Member price: 2210.85 AUD

Detailed course guide

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