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Qualification details

ABBE Level 4 NVQ in Building Control
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Qualification summary

This level 4 qualification is aimed at those working in the area of building control. Candidates must complete 7 mandatory units covering evaluating and analysing applications and designs for compliance; exchanging information to solve problems and make decisions; establishing relationships with customers and providing advice on solutions to complex problems; planning, allocating and evaluating work carried out by teams, individuals and self and facilitating learning; and preparing and presenting evidence of disputes. Candidates must complete 1 optional unit. Up to three additional units may also be selected but these are not a requirement for the NVQ.

Qualification details

Q1050071
ABBE - Awarding Body for the Built Environment
4 (Original NQF Level)
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
12/01/1998
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/10/2006
Certification end date:
31/10/2009
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Building Control Surveyor
Building Technician
Chartered Surveyor
Home Inspector
Housing Officer
Structural Engineer
  • 05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
    • 05.2  Building and Construction
Pass
Candidates must complete all 7 Mandatory Units in Group A, and 1 unit from a selection of 2 in Optional Group B. They may also choose to complete up to 3 units from Additional Group C, although these are not required for completion of this award.
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    • U1028264 - Evaluate and Analyse Applications and Designs for Compliance
    • U1028265 - Establish Relationships with Customers and Provide Advice on Solutions to Complex Problems
    • U1028266 - Plan, Allocate and Evaluate Work Carried Out by Teams, Individuals and Self and Facilitate Learning
    • U1028267 - Monitor, Test and Secure Compliance wtih Statutory Requirements in Relation to Site Works
    • U1028268 - Prepare and Present Evidence on Disputes
    • U1012643 - Exchange Information to Solve Problems and Make Decisions
    • U1023076 - Contribute to the Resolution of Disputes
  • B  -  Optional Units
    Candidates must complete 1 unit from Optional Group B.
    • U1028262 - Identify and Determine Action on Statutory Requirements
    • U1028263 - Implement Notifications and Actions on Statutory Requirements
  • C  -  Additional Units
    • U1028269 - Process and Determine Grants
    • U1028270 - Draft Specifications
    • U1028271 - Assess and Report on the Condition of Property