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Building Control Inspections and Processes for the Construction Professional (ten weeks)

  • Level(s) of Study: Short course; Professional
  • Course Fee:

    £1,250

  • Start Date(s): Future dates to be confirmed
  • Duration: Mondays 5.30 - 8 pm, ten weeks
  • Study Mode(s): Part-time
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements: More information

Introduction:

Course dates:

Future dates to be confirmed, email us to join our waitlist.


On this course you’ll learn about Building Control Inspection and the regulations for commercial and residential buildings in England and Wales.

  • Engage with like-minded professionals in a collaborative studio setting that encourages idea sharing.
  • With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work.
  • Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices.
  • On successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge.

What you’ll study

The course will help you to apply this knowledge and carry out plan checking and site inspections.

What will I gain?

A CPD certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Should the assessment be successfully completed, the course provides 5 NTU undergraduate credits.

  • the Approved Inspector scheme/LABC
  • the use of British Standards
  • the case for quality
  • The golden thread
  • HRRBs and the JCA
  • common data environments
  • fire safety (post-Grenfell)
  • plan checking and site inspections
  • competent persons
  • professional and regulatory bodies
  • enforcement and dangerous structures.
  • have knowledge of the regulatory framework
  • be able to carry out plan checking and a site inspection
  • understand the process for issuing enforcement notices
  • know how to manage enforcement regarding dangerous structures
  • understand fire protection in high-risk residential buildings and the gateway process
  • be able to manage and communicate data effectively and make logical recommendations and devise innovative solutions.

How you’re taught

Teaching and learning will take place using a programme of workshops, demonstrations, seminar groups and tutorials.

This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.

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Tutor Profile:

David Walker is Principal Lecturer in Construction and Course Leader on the BSc (Hons) Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveyor Pathway).

As a Principal Lecturer, David is responsible for the development and health of a range of undergraduate courses at NTU Mansfield with a strong a focus on the low-carbon skills agenda.

Careers and employability

Certificate of attendance and digital badge

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge powered by Accredible.

Your digital credential is more than just a certificate – it’s secure, verifiable, and protected against fraud through encryption and blockchain technology.

They also come with detailed metadata, including an overview of the skills you have achieved on the course, evidence of completion, and assessment criteria if appropriate.

Share your achievements seamlessly with friends, customers, and potential employers online, and proudly add your badge or certificate to social media platforms such as LinkedIn, so all the right people can see it.

Campus and facilities

You will be based in the School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment on the City Campus.

You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.

You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.

Entry requirements

No previous qualifications or experience is needed to access this course.

This course is open to professionals at any stage of their career.

If you have any queries about this course, please email: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk.

Fees and funding

The fee for this course is £1,250.

Payment is due before the course starts - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.

Your application must be accepted for the course before you pay the fees.

You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.

How to apply

Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form.

You should then email your form to: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk

Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.

Any questions?

Contact the short course team:

Email: cpdbe@ntu.ac.uk

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