The Level 6 Diploma in Building Control Surveying is made up of a minimum of two and a maximum of four units. The compulsory unit (Managing Legislative Compliance) provides the knowledge necessary to manage an enforcement team. LABC Qualifications are a recognised pathway to independent competency validation.  In addition to the core enforcement Unit, you have the choice of at least one and up to three additional units.

• Fire Safety in Complex Buildings
• Safety at Sports Grounds and other Public Events
• Management of Public Service Building Control

When you apply for the diploma you will be asked to upload your professional portfolio to evidence that your skills and experience are at the level they need to be for this qualification. LABC will conduct an informal telephone interview with you to discuss your portfolio and the additional Units you wish to do as part of your diploma. 

Managing Legislative Compliance - compulsory Unit

The compulsory enforcement Unit looks at the application of enforcement in relation to high-level government objectives such as The Sustainability Agenda, The Building Safety Act, The Future Homes Strategy, and the Costs to Society of not having enforcement. It covers how to take legal action including Court action, PACE Interviews, Witness Statements, and Monitoring Reports. It looks at how to manage enforcement by influencing Policies within the Authority Constitution, Risk Assessments, Lone Working Policies, Emergency Planning, Staff development and action proportionate to the risks presented.

As part of this Unit participants will learn how to:

• Evaluate the legal framework applicable to the built environment.
• Make informed assessments of compliance and risk.
• Apply appropriate enforcement.
• Understand the role of Building Control to embed best practice in the industry. 

Management of Public Service Building Control Unit

As part of this Unit participants will learn how to:

• Apply the principles of leading and managing people. Assess the micro/macro factors impacting the building control service. Undertake service planning. Appraise methods of performance management. Implement collaborative stakeholder engagement practices.

Fire Safety in Complex buildings Unit

The Level 6 Fire in Complex Buildings Unit provides the knowledge necessary to work on both existing and new High-Risk Residential Buildings and other increasingly complex buildings such as hospitals, shopping centres, multi-occupancy premises, schools, leisure complexes, sports grounds, tall buildings, etc

As part of this Unit participants will learn how to:

• Apply fire safety legislation to a range of complex buildings.
• Analyse fire safety solutions and improvements for complex buildings.
• Produce fire safety improvement reports for complex buildings.
• Assess a range of complex dynamic factors that can impact fire safety.

Safety at Sports Grounds and other Public Events Unit

The Level 6 Safety and Sports Grounds and other Public Events Unit is designed for mid-career highly experienced building control officers who have responsibility for ensuring public safety at sports ground and other public events. These programme aims to develop the individual’s ability to appraise the physical structure, undertake inspections, and navigate complex safety issues to ensure compliance with legislation for a range of public entertainment venues

As part of this Unit participants will:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in ensuring safety in event management.  
• Learn how to comply with legislation and application in relation to Safety at Sports Grounds and other public events. 
• Be able to appraise the physical structure of a premise for a range of events. 
• Understand a range of complex dynamic factors that can impact the safety of events. 
• Be able to make decisions on the suitability of an event. 

Each Unit is six months long. You will only do one Unit at a time. Each Unit has online workshop lectures that take place one day a week for 10 consecutive weeks. You're required to attend each workshop for the whole day. If you can't make the day due to exceptional circumstances you'll need to let the tutor know beforehand. It's important that only under exceptional circumstances you miss these days, they're very important as part of your learning. The 10 consecutive weeks of lectures are followed by a six-week study break before the Unit's assessment is due. Results are published three weeks after they have been submitted. If you fail your first attempt at the assessment your second attempt will be due three weeks after your results have been published.

Costs:

• Two Unit Diploma - LABC Member subsidised rate = £2,500 + VAT
• Three Unit Diploma - LABC Member subsidised rate = £3,750 + VAT
• Four Unit Diploma - LABC Member subsidised rate = £5,000 + VAT

Course Tutors:

• Managing Legislative Compliance - compulsory Unit - Tutor John Askew
• Management of Public Service Building Control Unit - Tutor Wayne Timperley
• Fire Safety in Complex buildings Unit - Tutor Trevor Rogers
• Safety at Sports Grounds and other Public Events Unit - Tutor David Ewing

Please ensure you have access to a laptop/personal computer (PC) with a camera, a headset with a microphone, and a stable Internet. You should check your internet speed is 1 Mbps or better. Use an ethernet cable rather than Wi-Fi if you can as the cable provides a more stable and faster connection vs a Wi-Fi signal which may intermittently drop-off.

Competency validation assessments assess an individual's knowledge and application of skills. To access validation assessments you'll have to evidence both your knowledge and application of skills in the specialism area/s that you are applying for validation on. This level 6 qualification is a standalone academic qualification that will equip you with the relevant learning or to update your learning to sit the assessment/s, the validation body will still expect you to evidence your in-depth understanding and experience.

January 2022

The diploma start dates will be confirmed shortly - to request an update please contact learning@labc.co.uk 

*timetables / assessments may be subject to change

If you need more information about this qualification please get in touch with Amelia Sharman at learning@labc.co.uk.

“These small courses are ideal for the single practitioner” – Mark Smith, Vernon-Smith Associates

"It was without a doubt the best format I have come across. Lots of content, swift presentations. Great!" – Peter Brown, Marsden Brown Associates

Join us at one of our free LABC Technical Seminars (also known as Technical Roadshows) where you will hear from industry experts, exchange ideas and have your questions answered by local building control teams and the LABC team.

You will have the opportunity to register with us on the day to continue being the first to learn about important new building regulations guidance, receive FREE regular CPD briefing sessions, FREE technical e-bulletins and further networking opportunities.

CPD: Virtual events count for 2 hours CPD, in person events count for 3.5 hours CPD.

Cost: FREE

CPD Partners & Speakers:

• Actis Insulation - Tomorrow’s insulation solutions for Future Homes Standards
• Instagroup - Modern solutions for old issues
• LABC - What's new in building regs & compliance?
• LABC Warranty - Typical Warranty Defects

Who should attend:

• Builders

• Designers

• Local authority building control teams

• FMB Master Builders

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If you have any questions, or if you wish to register your interest please email us at bookings@labc.co.uk or call us on 020 8616 8120.

This course is designed to provide anyone involved in the design, checking, implementation and inspection of foundations, ground works and ground floor slabs with the basic knowledge necessary to perform their role with confidence. We will look at relevant sections of the Building Act 1984, Part A of the Building Regulations, British Standards and Codes of Practice, different materials and systems, ground conditions, soil types and characteristics and what to do when building near trees.  Delegates will gain knowledge and understanding of the various requirements, materials, procedures and good practice involved in foundations and ground works. It is aimed at all building control professionals, designers, contractors and site managers who require a basic understanding of the principles and practices of foundations and groundworks.

Please note: This course is split over two half days. Part 1 can be booked as a stand alone course but if you wish to attend Part 2 you must have attended Part 1. If you wish to book Parts 1 and 2 you will need to make a separate booking for each day.

CPD: Parts 1 & 2 count for 3 hours of CPD each.

Cost: Parts 1 & 2 will cost £80.00 + VAT each per delegate. You will need to book each part separately using the links at the bottom of this page.

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom. Part 1 & 2 will run for 3.5 hours including time for breaks.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes:

Part 1 - Basic Foundations (extensions and residential buildings) - For more detailed information on the course content please click here.

• Soil and soil classification
• Site investigations
• Foundation types
• Ground floor construction
• Retaining walls (small)
• Testing and tolerances
• Foundation depth calculators
• Contamination

Part 2 - Advanced Foundations (commercial, industrial, high-rise and basements) - For more detailed information please click here.

• Soil and soil classification (advanced)
• Site investigations (additional information)
• Foundation types
• Piling
• Retaining walls (large)
• Basements
• Testing, static, dynamic, integrity
• Foundation/pile calculations
• Piling - good practice guide
• Contamination

Testimonials:
"Well presented and the hand-outs were very useful"
"An excellent and informative course"
"A very interesting course that added further valuable knowledge that I can use when out on site!"
"This was the best LABC course I have been on! I learnt so much and gained a crucial insight into soil mechanics."

Who should attend:
This course is suited to any building professional who wants to get a good basic understanding of foundations and ground works.

• Architects
• Chartered Architectural Technologists
• Developers
• Builders
• Contractors
• Specialist Contractors
• Building Consultants
• Surveyors
• Public Service Building Control Surveyors

The LABC Annual Member Conference will return on 1 and 2 November 2022 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort. 

We have limited bedrooms available so we advise booking now to secure your place. 

Conference Programme

If you have any questions about the event please email bookings@labc.co.uk.