Residential Land Development (GEOM90045)
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About this subject
Overview
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AIMS
In this subject, students will learn about the land development process, residential subdivision design requirements in Victoria, the subdivision design process, energy efficient subdivisions, planning legislation and environmental controls; the preparation of plans of subdivision and association documentation under the Subdivision Act 1988; and the use of computer-aided design and drafting techniques. This subject is core to students considering a career as a licensed cadastral surveyor and is a requirement for accreditation by the Surveyors Registration Board in Victoria. It complements the knowledge of GEOM90041 Cadastral Surveying and ABPL90041 Property Law, and complements other subjects in the Spatial specialization of the ME (Spatial).
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Describe the planning permit process under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 as well as the Certification Process under the Subdivision Act 1988 for a residential subdivision;
- Prepare a formal Plan of Subdivision under the Subdivision Act 1988;
- Design a residential subdivision in accordance with the relevant planning controls including the requirements of Clause 56 of the Planning Scheme and prepare the corresponding documentation.
Generic skills
Students successfully completing this subject should develop the following general skills:
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solutions;
- Understanding of social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities and the need to employ principles of sustainable development;
- Ability to communicate effectively with the engineering team and with the community at large;
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member.
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students are recommended to take GEOM90041 Cadastral Surveying and ABPL90041 Property Law.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 – 1500 words. Approx. 30 – 40 hours work. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1 is addressed in this assignment.
| Week 5 | 30% |
Assignment 2 –Draft a plan of Subdivision. Approx. 20 – 30 hours work. ILO 2 is addressed in this assignment.
| Week 8 | 20% |
Assignment 3 – Equivalent of 2500 words as well as preparation of relevant plans. Approx. 65 – 75 hours work. ILOs 1, 2 and 3 are addressed in this assignment.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
Three Practical Assignments -
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 12 November 2022