Building control qualifications
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 level 4 and 5 also have a direct route to joining the University of Wolverhampton's Apprenticeship Degree which has been designed specifically and exclusively for public service building control professionals.
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
- Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Video: working in building control
- CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
Qualifications
Level 6 BSc (Hons) in Building Control (Apprenticeship Degree) - University of Wolverhampton
The course content has been written in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton and LABC to ensure content is relevant specifically for local authority public service surveyors.
- 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
- Degree Units cover:
- Introduction to Law
- Built Environment Health and Safety
- Sustainable Construction (Residential Buildings)
- Built Environment Professional Development
- Built Environment Business and Economics Projects
- BIM and Data Management
- Construction and Environmental Technology
- Professional Practice
- Development and Regeneration
- Employability Skills (Construction Project)
- Professional Practice
- Law
- WorkBased LearningEnd Point Assessment (EPA)
- Sustainability
- Building Pathology
- Fire Safety
- Dissertation
- Accessibility, Safety at Sports grounds
Key contacts at the University of Wolverhampton:
- Michele Roberts – Head of Apprenticeships: M.Roberts4@wlv.ac.uk
- David Oloke – Apprenticeship Lead for the Built Environment programmes: D.A.Oloke@wlv.ac.uk
- Louis Gyoh – BSc (Hons) in Building Control (Apprenticeship Degree) Course Leader: L.Gyoh@wlv.ac.uk
- Apprenticeship Support Team: apprenticeshiphub@wlv.ac.uk
LABC Level 5 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying
- Credit value - 107
- One year (part-time) Winter intake starts 20 January 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
- Diploma Units cover:
- Public Service Building Control – Energy Efficiency of Buildings
- Public Service Building Control - Inclusivity
- Public Service Building Control – Conversion of Premises
- Public Service Building Control – Fire Safety
- Public Service Building Control – Licensing and Fire Safety of Premises
- Public Service Building Control – Enforcement
LABC Level 4 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying
- Credit value - 105
- One year (part-time) Winter intake starts 20 January 2020
- Specialism - Domestic extensions and alterations
- Delivered by LABC, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Building and exclusive to LABC members
- Diploma Units cover:
- An Introduction to Public Service Building Control
- Public Service Building Control - Health and Safety
- Public Service Building Control - Sustainable Construction Technology (residential buildings)
- Public Service Building Control - Customer Relationship Management
- Public Service Building Control - Finance
- Public Service Building Control - BIM and Data Management
LABC Level 3 Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service Building Standards
- Credit value - 14
- Six months (part-time) Winter intake starts 20 January 2020
- Specialism - Technical administration support of Public Service Building Control
- Delivered by LABC, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Building and exclusive to LABC members
- Certificate Units cover:
- Public Service Building Control - Processes
- Public Service Building Control - Functions
- Public Service Building Control - Legal background
- Public Service Building Control - Service delivery
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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Watch our video: working in building control
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.
"By providing competency based learning to construction professionals, we’re enabling them to succeed, and together we’re changing the built environment for the better.”Paul Everall CBE, LABC Chief Executive
Get in touch today with any questions you may have on LABC qualifications.