Courses & Units
Land Development Design KGG519
Introduction
Land development projects are a key component of the work program for many surveying firms. The surveyors’ role in these projects requires them to have knowledge of subdivision infrastructure in order to effectively communicate with engineers, draftspeople and planners throughout the design and construction process.
In this unit, you will be introduced to subdivision design methodologies for roads, drainage, water reticulation and sewerage systems, according to relevant Australian Standards, planning legislation and codes of practice. In the practical component of the unit, you will use relevant software to design and prepare road, water, and drainage infrastructure plans for a proposed new subdivision on a parcel of vacant land.
Summary
| Unit name | Land Development Design |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGG519 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Rachael Hurd |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Prepare road and lot design for land development using specialist software.
- Prepare water and drainage design for land development using specialist software.
- Develop documentation to support your subdivision proposal with reference to relevant legislative requirements and standards.
- Explain the decision making process for developing a subdivision design.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031101 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,085.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 3-hour workshop per fortnight, plus independent study (readings, software tutorials and drafting plans) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Prepare Documents for Subdivision Approval (40%)|Subdivision Plans (60%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Any Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Any Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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