Building control qualifications
The award-winning LABC qualifications are the most comprehensive and relevant public service building control qualifications available today, offering the highest credit value out of any other qualification in this field.
Content is developed by highly experienced public service building control technical experts and delivered through a mix of online and face to face methods to make learning accessible to all students regardless of their location.
Each qualification level walks the student through their professional development, step by step, from the very start of their career all the way through to full competency at Level 6. Learning is both practical and applicable, allowing the individual to use what they're learning straight away in the workplace.
Graduates at Levels 4 and 5 also have a direct route to joining the University of Wolverhampton's Levy funded Apprenticeship Degree or the non-levy funded Top-up Degree. Graduates from both gain a BSc (Hons) Degree Building Control Surveying.
Formal learning content has been academically accredited and validated by the Chartered Institute of Building and the University of Wolverhampton. The qualifications take into account past experience and education so that students can start their studies at the most appropriate level.
You can request more information from learning@labc.co.uk.
Page overview
- Level 6 BSc (Hons) in Building Control
- Level 5 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying
- Level 4 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying
- Level 3 Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service Building Standards
- Student feedback
- Video: Working in building control
- Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
- Wales qualifications
Video: Student comments on LABC qualifications
Qualifications - England
Level 6 BSc (Hons) in Building Control (Apprenticeship Degree) - University of Wolverhampton (Starts 21 Sept 2020)
Graduates at Levels 4 and 5 also have a direct route to joining the University of Wolverhampton's Levy funded Apprenticeship Degree or the non-levy funded Top-up Degree. Graduates from both gain a BSc (Hons) Degree Building Control Surveying.
- Credit value - 360
- Four years (part-time)
- Specialisms - Domestic, non-domestic, high rise, high risk and specialist buildings
- Levy funding has been approved - find details here
- Delivered and awarded by the University of Wolverhampton - online learning with residential block release periods
- University of Wolverhampton graduates will be given the choice through the University to work towards chartered membership with an approved professional body of their choice.
Starts 21 September 2020!
LABC Top Up Degree - University of Wolverhampton
The Top Up Degree is a two-year Degree for anyone who isn't able to follow the Apprenticeship Degree route, e.g. LABC members from Wales.
Applicants, depending on their current knowledge, skills and experience, can do the level 4 and level 5 Diplomas (below) and then the Top Up Degree to gain a BSc Degree in Building Control Surveying.
The applicant's knowledge, skills, experience and existing qualifications will be evaluated by LABC and the University of Wolverhampton to determine which year you will join the Degree pathway on. A mentor along with 20% off the job learning is required.
LABC Level 5 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying (Starts 28 Sept 2020)
A webinar for prospective students is being held on Friday 17 July between 12:30 - 1:30pm. Email learning@labc.co.uk to register.
- Credit value - 107
- One year (part-time) next intake starts ( 28 Sept 2020 )
- Specialisms - New homes, small commercial, large commercial and high rise
- Delivered by LABC, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Building and exclusive to LABC members
Start date 28 September 2020!
LABC Level 4 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying (Starts 28 Sept 2020)
A webinar for prospective students is being held on Friday 17 July between 12:30 - 1:30pm. Email learning@labc.co.uk to register.
- Credit value - 105
- One year (part-time) next intake starts ( 28 Sept 2020 )
- Specialism - Domestic extensions and alterations
- Delivered by LABC, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Building and exclusive to LABC members
Start date 28 September 2020!
LABC Level 3 Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service Building Standards (Starts 6 July & 20 Jan 2021)
- Credit value - 14
- Six months (part-time)
- Specialism - Technical administration support of Public Service Building Control
- Delivered by LABC, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Building and exclusive to LABC members
Starts 6 July 2020 & 20 January 2021!
Qualifications - Wales
(Available now!)
LABC Level 3 Certificate
Standalone qualification. Graduates can choose to join the Level 4 Diploma.
LABC Level 4 Diploma
Standalone qualification. Graduates can choose to join the Level 5 Diploma. (The Level 4 Diploma makes up Year 1 of the Wales Degree Pathway.)
LABC Level 5 Diploma
Standalone qualification. Graduates can choose to join the Top Up Degree. (The Level 5 Diploma makes up Year 2 of the Wales Degree Pathway.
Level 6 Top Up Degree
Stand alone qualification that covers Level 6 over two years. Graduates complete an End Point Assessment to graduate and gain MCIOB/MCABE/MRICS. (The Level 6 Top Up Degree makes up years 3 & 4 of the Wales Degree Pathway.)
Email learning@labc.co.uk for further information.
Student feedback
"I would like to thank you and everyone else who was involved in delivering the Level 5 course. I have really enjoyed the learning experience and the knowledge I have gained as it has boosted my confidence and ability immensely. Since completing the Level 5 course, I have been successful in obtaining a senior post within Cornwall Council Building Control."
– James Stone, Senior Development Officer, Cornwall Council
"Thank you for all the help and support. This course has been fantastic, although challenging, it has drastically brought me up to speed and enabled me to feel comfortable doing my role."
– Charlotte Al-Maadanli, Building Control Surveyor, Aylesbury Vale District Council
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CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
As in most professions, LABC surveyors should engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in order to stay proficient, adjust to industry disruption, challenges as well as learn new skills and specialisms. LABC provides a range of formal and informal learning aimed to help you develop and maintain essential professional knowledge, skills and behaviours through a structured approach to learning.
James Chesher and Sergi Parera from 3C Building Control both recently passed the LABC Level 5 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying.
"LABC learning is part of our drive to promote standards and competence for everyone in building control – helping them to improve so they can better serve their local communities and meet the challenges of a changing industry."Lorna Stimpson, LABC Chief Executive
Get in touch today with any questions you may have on LABC qualifications.