Quantity Surveying 2 (11670.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design And The Built Environment | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the measurement principles and techniques that apply to more complex commercial buildings and structures;
2. Prepare bills of quantities;
3. Appraise methodologies of measurement using different techniques and technologies; and
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the ASMM and industry accepted cost estimating models.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Skills development
AIB and AIQS Requirements for Graduates
The AIB (Australian Institute of Building) and AIQS (Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors) have requirements and
expectations for graduates from an accredited course. These have been shown below to assist the student as to the importance
placed on generic skills by the accrediting bodies. These can also be found on their respective websites www.aib.org.au and
www.aiqs.com.au. Further information regarding the building and quantity surveying professions is also available on these websites
and represent a valuable source of information.
AIB Benchmark Standards for Graduates
The AIB encourages course and curriculum design to develop graduate attributes in contexts including the following, as referred to in
the AIB Standards of Accreditation, Academic Standards Booklet.
Creative, Reflective and Critical Thinking
Lifelong Learning
Knowledge Skills
Use of Technology
Communication
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Environmental Responsibility
Professional Responsibility
AIQS Requirements for Graduates
The academic content for this unit forms part of the attainment of the AIQS skills and attributes for a Quantity Surveyor graduate as
referred to in the AIQS Competency Standards for Quantity Surveyors and Cost Engineers.
Quantification/Measurement
Communication Skills
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Business and Management Skills
Professional Practice
Computer and Information Technology
Construction Technology
Construction Law and Regulation
Prerequisites
11669 Quantity Surveying 1Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
10138 Estimating and Measurement 2Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Mr Ivan Sparks |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Mr Ivan Sparks |
Required texts
List of required texts/readings
- The Method of Measurement Committee. Australian and New Zealand Standard Method of Measurement of Building Work (2023), Students must purchase an ASMM from the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (student discounts apply).
Access to University's subscribed databases:
The University subscribes to a number of online bibliographic databases. These can be accessed via the University homepage. Select ‘For Students', then under ‘Internet Services' click on ‘Database and E-journal access'. Each of the databases offers several thousand current journal articles in full-text form. You might also like to browse through the Library's collection of Electronic and Print Journals.
Recommended reading:
- Best, Rick, Smith, Peter, Doherty, Judy. 2015. Detailed Building Measurement, Volume 1, AIQS (available from AIQS http://www.aiqs.com.au/Publications/shop/index.asp )
- Marsden, P (1998), Basic Building Measurement, UNSW Press.
- Australian Institute of Building. Guide to Estimating Practice for Building Work, 6th Edition
- Joe Sierra Series. The A to Z Guide to Estimating (1998)
- Picken,D. Building Measurement: Worked examples, Deakin Press,1999
Please visit the AIQS website to purchase the following three books
http://www.aiqs.com.au/Publications/shop/index.asp
- Australian Cost Management Manual Volume 1
- Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works - 5th Edition
- Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works - 5th Edition - Technical Questions and Answers (2004)
- Book of Areas - 2nd Edition (2000)
- The Australian Institute of Building sources
http://www.aib.org.au/resources/resources.shtml
The Australian Institute of Building (AIB) is pleased to make available a range of reference publications for purchase. In addition, the Institute publishes a range of magazines and newsletters that provide an update on commercial, technical and regulatory factors that influence the building profession, including the Construct magazine and Construct Monthly newsletter.
Websites:
Standards Australia
This can be accessed through the University of Canberra Library (it should be noted that as the university has only one license only one person can be logged on at any one time, therefore logging off is highly important and improper use is frowned upon).
Access to University's subscribed databases:
The University subscribes to a number of online bibliographic databases. These can be accessed via the University homepage. Select ‘For Students', then under ‘Internet Services' click on ‘Database and E-journal access'. Each of the databases offers several thousand current journal articles in full-text form. You might also like to browse through the Library's collection of Electronic and Print Journals.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Assignments 1a, 1b, & 1c must be submitted on Canvas by the end of each tutorial to receive the weekly mark.
Special assessment requirements
The Use of Gen-AI (e.g. Chat GPT) is not permitted in this unit.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
This unit requires a good knowledge of basic mathematics. If you feel that you do not have adequate skills in this area seek assistance from the student centre.
Participation requirements
Please note, that this unit requires participation in the virtual /face-to-face classes.
This means that students who do not attend classes regularly will be at a disadvantage in terms of information, learning, feedback, and examination preparation.
Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:
- Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
- If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
- Practise effective physical distancing;
- Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
- Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to ACT Government guidelines, and
- Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice
Required IT skills
It is assumed that students will be familiar with Word and Excel. Other software utilised in the industry will be taught in class.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable.
Additional information
Students are encouraged to actively engage with the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and AIQS (Australian Institute of Building) to increase their awareness of the professional bodies in the construction industry. This may include joining as a student member, taking advantage of their websites and professional experts, literature and networking for future employment within the industry.
