ABBE Level 3 NVQ in Built Environment Development and Control
Qualification summary
At level 3 the qualification has been designed for people working in the fields of planning (including planning administration, enforcement and technical activities), conservation and building control in a variety of support roles. This may involve dealing with a variety of tasks whether submitting/assessing applications, or advising/organising projects. They may be working for local authorities and other public organisations, or as approved inspectors or in private sector consultancies. The N/SVQ provides a means of recognising the competence of members of the profession in general and is aimed primarily at support staff.
In order to appeal to as wide an audience as possible the NVQ has been designed with a very flexible structure. Candidates are required to complete a total of six units in total that includes three mandatory Core Units.
Qualification details
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
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Section 96 website.
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Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
These two awards enable immediate progression in itself from the level 3 to the level 4 award. ABBE will be working with The National Trust to use the award to qualify its applicable workforce. The FE/HE world increasingly recognise vocational awards as a valid entry route onto academic awards.
Building Conservation Officer
Building Control Surveyor
Conservation Officer/Restorer
Town Planner
Town Planning Support Staff
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05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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05.3
Urban, Rural and Regional Planning
ABBE will deploy enhanced sampling for this award. ABBE will encourage a case study approach and holistic assessment. Enhanced sampling means that on a sample basis via the External Verifier, ABBE checks that the assessment judgements made by the centre are valid and reliable.
This qualification accreditation provides pathways to the following qualifications:
Level 3 NVQ in Built Environment Development and Control (Planning); (Conservation); and (Building Control).
All candidates must complete the Core Unit in Group A.
For the Planning pathway candidates must complete the one essential unit in Group B plus any two other optional units from Group C.
For the Conservation pathway candidates must complete the essential unit in Group D plus any two other optional units from Group E.
For the Building Control pathway candidates must complete the essential unit in Group F plus any two optional units from Group G.
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Group A - Core units
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B -
Planning - Essential Unit
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F/103/8516 - Prepare for and participate in meetings
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C -
Planning - Optional Units
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Y/103/4066 - Prepare and present evidence on disputes
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A/103/8501 - Monitor changes and needs in the environment
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F/103/8502 - Gather, analyse and present research data
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J/103/8503 - Carry out an environmental survey
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L/103/8504 - Survey and report on the condition of property
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R/103/8505 - Collect measured survey data
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Y/103/8506 - Compile and present survey data
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D/103/8507 - Process and determine applications to reflect statutory and policy requirements
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H/103/8508 - Maintain compliance and resolve breaches of legislation
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K/103/8509 - Prepare and monitor applications for incentive funding
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D/103/8510 - Implement incentive schemes
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L/103/8518 - Operate in a team
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H/103/8511 - Prepare graphical information
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T/103/8514 - Process information relevant to disputes
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A/103/8515 - Obtain and analyse information to solve problems
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J/103/8517 - Provide administrative support
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D -
Conservation - Essential Unit
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L/103/8504 - Survey and report on the condition of property
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E -
Conservation - Optional Units
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Y/103/4066 - Prepare and present evidence on disputes
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A/103/8501 - Monitor changes and needs in the environment
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F/103/8502 - Gather, analyse and present research data
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J/103/8503 - Carry out an environmental survey
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R/103/8505 - Collect measured survey data
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Y/103/8506 - Compile and present survey data
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D/103/8507 - Process and determine applications to reflect statutory and policy requirements
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H/103/8508 - Maintain compliance and resolve breaches of legislation
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K/103/8509 - Prepare and monitor applications for incentive funding
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D/103/8510 - Implement incentive schemes
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L/103/8518 - Operate in a team
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H/103/8511 - Prepare graphical information
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K/103/8512 - Prepare specifications
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M/103/8513 - Control contracts
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T/103/8514 - Process information relevant to disputes
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A/103/8515 - Obtain and analyse information to solve problems
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F/103/8516 - Prepare for and participate in meetings
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J/103/8517 - Provide administrative support
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F -
Building Control - Essential Unit
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D/103/8507 - Process and determine applications to reflect statutory and policy requirements
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G -
Building Control - Optional Units