Quantity Surveying 3 (11672.1)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Quantity Surveying 3
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 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 4 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit presents the appraisal and valuation methods which can be used to assess property investment, and to cope with deviations. It consists of the activities involved to observe the process of property development, identify investment possibilities and risks, and deploy strategies and actions to improve and monitor the decision process. The unit incorporates practical sessions and case studies to consider the problems associated with resource utilization, accounting systems, value management, and deviations from a project plan. It is intended to synthesize a comprehensive view from various perspectives as well as controlling the impacts of project and development changes.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Develop a critical appraisal for property investment decision-making in line with the development cycle, focusing on feasibility and risk analysis;
2. Apply property appraisal and valuation techniques to determine relevant values;
3. Identify and appraise the critical values of property investments and relevant projects to justify their importance and implications for ensuring satisfactory progression and successful completion; and
4. Perform integrated construction change control and review various tools in diverse, dynamic and emerging development contexts.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
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 - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

11670 Quantity Surveying 2

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 On-campus Dr Larry Hu
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr Larry Hu
Not available

Required texts

Cooper, D.F. (2005). Project risk management guidelines managing risk in large projects and complex procurements, NJ: J. Wiley.

Kerzner, H. and Saladis, F.P. (2009). Value-driven project management, NJ: Wiley.

Thomas, W.H. (2015). The basis of project evaluation, 2nd eds, FL: CRC Press.

International Valuation Standards, https://viewpoint.pwc.com/dt/gx/en/ivsc/international_valuat/assets/IVS-effective-31-Jan-2022.pdf

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Suspected use of AI technology in this unit may lead to an investigation for Academic Misconduct.

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.

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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.

Participation requirements

Students are strongly encouraged to attend all lecture and tutorial sessions.

Required IT skills

You are assumed to have adequate skills in the use of word processing and spread sheet programs, Internet browsers and search engines. You are also assumed to be familiar with Canvas. If you feel you do not have adequate skills, please discuss the matter with the unit convenor.

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A