Residential Land Development (GEOM90045)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 4 March 2025

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Assignment 1 – 1500 words. Approx. 30 – 40 hours work. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) 1 is addressed in this assignment.

  • 30-40 hours (of work required)
Week 530%

Assignment 2 –Draft a plan of Subdivision. Approx. 20 – 30 hours work. ILO 2 is addressed in this assignment.

  • 20-30 hours (of work required)
Week 820%

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.

  • 65-75 hours (of work required)
During the examination period50%

Additional details

Three Practical Assignments - 

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorDavood Shojaei
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 Hours (Lectures: 24 hours per semester; Tutorials: 24 hours per semester)
    Total time commitment200 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Davood Shojaei

    email:  shojaeid@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

200 hours

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

  • Subject notes
    THIS SUBJECT IS OFFERED EVERY ODD YEAR
     
    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
    The subject is based principally on presentations by an academic lecturer and an experienced industry professional who present theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. In addition each student prepares a written report based on practical assignments. A computer laboratory will be used by students to prepare resulting computations and survey documents of the practical assignments.
     
    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
    Script and reading materials will be provided by lecturers.
     
    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
    This subject is mandatory for those who would like to take 'Land Specilisation' to become a licesned surveyor. This specialisation is a condition for Surveyor Registration Board of Victoria accreditation. The subject is primarily delivered by an experienced industry professional that has an extensive knowledge in cadastral surveying. Working as a cadastral surveyor, you acquire knowledge of the laws and procedures relating to land ownership and development.
  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Specialisation (formal)Spatial
  • Available through the Community Access Program

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    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025