Conversion, Adaptation and Care of Buildings
- Level(s) of Study: Professional / Short course
- Start Date(s): 31 January 2024
- Duration: Wednesday mornings, term-time only (typically 9 am - 12 noon), 31 January - 15 May 2024
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
There are essentially two dimensions to the building surveying profession – the organisation of building work to maintain, extend, adapt or improve existing buildings, and the assessment of the condition of existing buildings.
On this course you'll study the first of these.
You'll develop the core knowledge and skills required to undertake this work; an understanding of both building technology and an awareness of maintenance, alteration, extension and refurbishment of buildings.
You will also learn about adaptive reuse, extension, alteration, conservation and maintenance of buildings.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- collect and integrate information and data from a variety of sources
- analyse, evaluate and interpret complex information and issues in a systematic, critical and creative manner
- evaluate alternative processes and measures
- make logical recommendations based on your analysis
- identify and solve problems
- communicate information, ideas and concepts in a clear and articulate fashion, using IT where appropriate
- demonstrate improved personal and interpersonal skills and competencies, working constructively and cooperatively in teams
- apply ethical and professional values.
A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
Successful completion can also contribute 15 credits towards a postgraduate award.
What you’ll study
This course will include:
- an introduction to the key concepts
- feasibility appraisal
- principles of conversion
- conservation philosophy
- adaptive reuse
- lateral and vertical extension
- alterations
- refurbishment
- whole life costing
- maintenance (reactive, proactive and preventative)
- stock condition surveys
- facilities management.
How you’re taught
Teaching and learning will take place using a flexible programme of lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials.
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Entry requirements
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Level: Professional/postgraduate
Entry Requirements: You should have a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have the support of your employer to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure or building works, with experience of developing and coordinating projects.
If you wish to receive credit, you should also have a 2:2 honours degree in a construction-related subject.
Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
The fee for this course is £995.
Payment is due before the course starts.
How to apply
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then email your form to be considered by the academic team.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.
You should then email your form to be considered by the academic team.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.