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

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

Subject outlines

• January 2022 [Standard]
• September 2021 [Standard]
• May 2021 [Standard]
• January 2021 [Standard - Weeks 1-12]
• September 2020 [Standard - Weeks 1-12]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Intensive - Wks 1 & 6]
• January 2020 [Intensive - Wks 1 & 6]
• May 2019 [Intensive]
• January 2019 [Intensive]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 2 & 7]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 1 & 6]
• May 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 2 & 7]
• May 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 1 & 6]
• January 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 2 and 7]
• January 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 1 and 6]
• September 2017 [Intensive - Weeks 1 & 6]
• May 2017 [Intensive - Weeks 1 & 6]

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