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Statutory Control of Buildings

  • Level(s) of Study: Professional
  • Course Fee:

    £995

  • Start Date(s): New dates will be announced soon
  • Duration: Wednesday afternoons term-time only (typically 2 - 5 pm)
  • Study Mode(s): Short course
  • Campus: City Campus
  • Entry Requirements:
    More information

Introduction:

On this course you’ll explore the wider aspects of the whole life cycle of buildings, incorporating safe design, construction, occupation, and demolition.

You will develop your level of proficiency in the core skills needed by Construction, Surveying and Engineering graduates in a fast developing and technological global industry.

What you’ll study

The aim of the course is to help you to build and consolidate your knowledge and understanding of regulation, control, inspection, specification, methods of construction, digital and sustainable technologies and data and quality management.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • critically evaluate complex construction and engineering scenarios
  • provide professional advice on sector regulatory frameworks and legislation
  • deliver guidance on the implementation of The Building Safety Bill and
  • provide guidance on the wider context of Construction Safety and Quality
  • analyse the specification and design of site-appropriate digital and renewable technologies
  • provide reasoned arguments when delivering a development project
  • manage and communicate complex data sets relating to the flow of information, from the inception, through the construction phase, and during the operational period of the life of a building.
  • building Regulations, British Standards and Building Control Inspection
  • UK Construction Regulatory frameworks
  • specification, materials and performance
  • building services components, design and installation
  • quality control, management and competence
  • common data environments and digital technologies.

How you’re taught

Teaching and learning will take place through a series of interactive workshops, group activities and hands on practical sessions using a range of equipment.

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

Successful completion can also contribute 15 credits towards a postgraduate award.

Campus and facilities

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.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form

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.