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Location: Hobart

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 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

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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)

AssessmentPrepare Documents for Subdivision Approval (40%)|Subdivision Plans (60%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

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Recommended

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