This programme guides delegates step by step through the process of completing a type 2A plan assessment for a three storey dwelling house, using a practical walk through of an example plan. Participants will see how to apply to the Building Regulations and Approved Documents, identify compliance issues and record decisions. 

This course is designed for trainee Class 1, experienced Class 2A RBIs looking to gain practical experience through coaching on a building type 2A plan assessment as part of gaining or maintaining a 2A competence registration. 

It is designed for individuals who are new to building control and working towards their 2A RBI registration, as well as those already registered who wish to maintain and strengthen their skills. 

Coaching Dates: February 2026, November 2026

Format: 9 half-day workshops (online delivery)

Cost: £350 +VAT LABC members

Book your places below or email learning@labc.co.uk for more details.

Programme Coaches: 

I’m Sarah, one of the coaches for this pathway. I currently lead two of the LABC Level 6 qualifications and play an active role in designing and developing competency-specific learning in Building Control for both our members and delegates from the wider construction industry.

Before joining LABC, I worked in Local Authority Building Control, most recently managing a team of Plan Checking Surveyors at a large unitary authority. We reviewed a high volume and wide range of plans, covering many building types. As a dedicated plan checking team, our focus was on consistency, preventing non-compliance before it became costly on-site, and maintaining clear communication with agents and applicants to support compliance with regulations.

Plan checking is a vital early intervention. It considers safety, convenience, efficiency, and the overall viability of a project. Plans represent the exciting first step of turning ideas into buildings. Eventually, the drawings become a physical space, where regulations take on real meaning in protecting users’ safety and comfort. With this perspective, I hope you’ll see the importance of effective plan checking and use these sessions to strengthen your skills and expand your knowledge.

I’m Nick, one of the Learning & Development Specialists at LABC. I lead two of our qualifications: the Level 4 Diploma in Public Service Building Control, which focuses heavily on regulations and plan assessments and is designed for newer surveyors, and the Level 6 Fire Safety in Complex Buildings course, which is aimed at more experienced surveyors.

Before moving into this role, I worked as a Building Control Surveyor and later as a Commercial Manager. My background has given me experience across the full range of building control work: plan checking, pre-application advice, and site inspections. I’ve worked closely with architects, agents, and developers, helping them understand and meet regulatory requirements while avoiding problems that could otherwise lead to delays or costly rework.

What I enjoy most is working with others to find clear and practical ways to achieve compliance and keep projects moving. Having worked as a civil engineer prior to building control, I know how important that is. It’s about applying the regulations consistently and effectively, and about using our expertise early in the process to identify issues before they become problems. In these sessions, I hope to share that perspective with you and help you develop both confidence and competence in applying the regulations in practice.

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