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SSUD71-317: Measurement 1

Description

This subject covers an introduction to the current Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works used in Australia, methods of recording building dimensions, checking building plans and specifications and the measurement of necessary trades including concrete, masonry, finishes, carpentry and roofing.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: SSUD71-317
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • May 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • September 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
  • January 2025 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Construction, Property, and Planning
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,450.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,560.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,680.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,710.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $6,060.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,340.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Understand and apply the basic principles of the measurement of building works and gain an appreciation of its role as a basis for the financial management of building contracts.
  2. Critically analyse standard contract documents (drawings and specification) for basic and complex building works and extract information relevant to the measurement and construction of the works described.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of the measurement of building works.
  4. Apply the rules and principles described in the Standard Method of Measurement to prepare accurate quantities and descriptions for the measurement of building works and to produce Bills of Quantities, using industry standard software.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Cancellation 1: 30/01/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/02/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 03/03/2024
    Teaching census: 13/02/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 28/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 01/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 12/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 30/06/2024
    Teaching census: 11/06/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 09/09/2024
    Subject start: 09/09/2024
    Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024
    Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
    Teaching census: 04/10/2024
  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Cancellation 1: 05/02/2025
    Cancellation 2: 09/02/2025
    Last enrolment: 03/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 21/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 13/03/2025
    Teaching census: 20/02/2025
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Cancellation 1: 30/01/2024
Cancellation 2: 03/02/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 03/03/2024
Teaching census: 13/02/2024