The
Diploma of Building Biology (30588QLD) is an 18 month full time or three
year part time course. It is the first and only government accredited
course of its kind in Australia. Designed to produce competent Building
Biologists at the highest level, the course provides a detailed understanding
of the health hazards in and around the built environment. Students
will learn how to conduct indoor air quality audits, electromagnetic
field audits, geomancy audits, and the ability to assess the energy
efficiency of a building. Building material selection and design will
also enable students to work alongside builders and architects to construct
dwellings that are not only energy efficient, but support the health
and wellbeing of the occupants who live within them. Utilising occupational hygiene techniques, students will be able to carry out
particulate and chemical sampling. The course strongly
focuses on ways to reduce and, where possible, mitigate the health hazards
to provide clients with a cost effective way to reduce their exposure.
In order to qualify for the Diploma of Building Biology,
students must attend a 9 day practical in Melbourne (January 2011) to fulfill the practical component of the
course. Graduates of this course are eligible to join the Australasian
Society of Building Biologists at the highest level. As a Recognised
Training Organisation, Austudy is available to eligible students (apply
through Centrelink).
Click HERE for the latest timetable. Click HERE for the venue for classes.
Subjects |
Subject
Costs |
Pre-requisites |
Correspondence
Available |
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$650 |
None |
Yes |
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$650 |
None |
Yes |
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$650 |
None |
Yes |
|
$650 |
None |
Yes |
|
$650 |
None |
Yes |
|
$650 |
None |
Yes |
|
$650 |
None |
January Intensive (on campus) |
|
$650 |
None |
Available
February 2011 |
|
$650 |
None |
January Intensive (on campus) |
|
$650 |
None |
Yes |
|
$650 |
None |
Available December 2011 |
|
$750 |
Yes |
January Intensive (on campus) |
|
$650 |
None |
Yes |
|
$650 |
None |
Yes |
Fee
Structure |
Correspondence subjects. $650 is required along with the completed
enrolment form in order to receive the course information
pack containing the manual, DVDs of the lectures, contact
details of your tutor, student learning guide, student handbook
and free access to the Yahoo group. Whilst you may enrol in
a correspondence subject at any time during the year, it must be completed within 14 weeks from the date of enrolment.
9 Day Intensive (Melbourne)
Students will need to send a $100 non-refundable deposit for each subject
they wish to enrol in to guarantee their place.
The remaining payment is required before the intensive begins.
To enrol, click HERE
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