Building Surveyor (NSW/ACT)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a building surveyor you usually have to complete a VET qualification in building surveying. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information.

Additional Information:

All those who work in the construction industry must undergo safety induction training and be issued with a Construction Induction Card (CIC). In NSW, training is conducted by Registered Training Organisations authorised by WorkCover NSW. In the ACT, training is provided by Registered Training Organisations approved by WorkSafe ACT.

To work as a building surveyor in the ACT you need to be accredited by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. There are different levels of accreditation based on levels of qualification, which determine the kind of work you can perform. Contact the Institute for more information.

To work as a building surveyor in NSW you need to be accredited by the Building Professionals Board. There are different levels of accreditation available, depending on qualifications and experience, which determine the types of buildings you can work on. See the Building Professionals Board's website (www.bpb.nsw.gov.au) for more information.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Home Sustainability Assessment *
  2. Certificate IV in Home Sustainability Assessment
  3. Diploma of Architectural Technology *
  4. Diploma of Building Surveying *
  5. Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
  6. Bachelor of Construction Management
  7. Bachelor of Construction Project Management
  8. Bachelor of Construction Project Management / Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
  9. Bachelor of Housing

Employment Opportunities:

Most employment opportunities arise in local government bodies - shire, town and city councils. There are some opportunities to apply the skills acquired in this occupation to other jobs in banks and building societies, and in building management companies. Building surveyors may become self-employed and subcontract to major building companies.

For Further Information:

Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (National Office)

(02) 9498 1702
www.aibs.com.au

Local Government Association of NSW and Shires Association of NSW

(02) 9242 4000
www.lgsa.org.au

WorkSafe ACT

(02) 6207 3000
www.worksafety.act.gov.au

Information for other states and territories: