How do I become a building surveyor
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Building Surveyor generally earns $1,400 per week ($72,800 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There are currently 8,500 people working as a Surveyor in Australia. This number has stayed stable over the last five years. Building Surveyors work in all areas of Australia, particularly where new development is common.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re thinking about a career as a Building Surveyor you could start by enrolling in a Certificate IV in Surveying. This will allow you to work as a support technician or a surveyor’s assistant and you may choose to further your study to suit your career plans. This is a 12 month course and will address aspects of surveying work such as report writing and surveying equipment.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)?
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Most popular building and construction courses
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- 11002NAT Certificate IV in Fire Systems Compliance
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- 11084NAT Course in Asbestos Awareness
- Bachelor of Building Surveying
- CPC60121 Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
- CPCCBC4001 Apply Building Codes and Standards to the Construction Process for Class 1 and 10 Buildings
- CPCCBC4009 Apply Legal Requirements to Building and Construction Projects
- CPCCBC4047A Quality Assure Fire-rated Lining Systems
- CPCCBC4053 Apply Building Codes and Standards to the Construction Process for Class 2 to 9 Type C buildings
- CPPFES2035 Identify, Inspect and Test Fire and Smoke Doors
- CPPFES2039 Identify, Inspect and Test Passive Fire and Smoke Containment Products and Systems
- Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying
- Graduate Certificate in Performance-Based Building and Fire Codes
- Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
- Master of Building Surveying
Building Surveyor careers
A Building Surveyor looks at building structures to make sure they meet regulations and building codes. You’ll make sure they are safe and might check other considerations such as energy efficiency, functionality or accessibility. Building Surveyors assess plans for future buildings and provide feedback to designers and engineers. You might also inspect buildings that are already constructed and present your findings and recommendations for improvement.
Building Surveyors will usually work on a number of projects at once so you’ll need to be organised. You’ll be liaising with other industry professionals such as architects, local councils and builders so you’ll need to be a good communicator. Building Surveyors need keen observational skills and an eye for detail. You’ll have to be capable of writing detailed reports and performing a range of administrative tasks.
