Professional Development
LABC's online and face-to-face CPD courses, diplomas and BSc Hons degree are the only courses continuously updated by industry experts to keep abreast of changes to the building regulations. As a result, we have rapidly become the industry standard – not only for building control professionals but also for planners, designers, architects, surveyors, house builders and developers.
- We work with further education and higher education providers like the University of Wolverhampton and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) to develop qualifications.
- We regularly review and expand our portfolio of CPD courses – responding to industry demand.
- We deliver high quality, easily accessible training for building professionals that is great value and delivered all across the country and online!
- Designed to cut out the waffle and get down to business, our courses are ideal for anyone returning to the industry, getting more hands-on, looking for a formal qualification or just a refresher.
All our training courses are run by well-respected industry experts. For more information contact us at learning@labc.co.uk or call 020 8616 8120.
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
In addition to the face-to-face CPD courses, all LABC members have access to hundreds of free online courses held in LABC's Virtual Learning Environment.
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Please note: Your login details for the VLE are different from your LABC Members website login. If you don't know your login details for the VLE or need to register please email learning@labc.co.uk for assistance.
Student feedback
"Thank you for all the help and support. This course has been fantastic, although challenging, it has drastically brought me up to speed and enabled me to feel comfortable doing my role."
– Charlotte Al-Maadanli, Building Control Surveyor, Aylesbury Vale District Council
"I would like to thank you and everyone else who was involved in delivering the Level 5 course. I have really enjoyed the learning experience and the knowledge I have gained as it has boosted my confidence and ability immensely. Since completing the Level 5 course, I have been successful in obtaining a senior post within Cornwall Council Building Control."
– James Stone, Senior Development Officer, Cornwall Council
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3 - Level 3 Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service Building Standards
MembersBookings for January 2025 intake are now open The CIOB level 3 Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service Building Standards is designed for building control administrative staff dealing with the building control function on a day to day basis. This qualification develops the...
4 - Level 4 CIOB Diploma in Public Service Building Control
MembersThe CIOB Level 4 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying is designed specifically for new building control officers working in a building control team. Students will need to be given the opportunity to gain experience performing site inspections and plan checks for domestic extensions...
5 - Level 5 CIOB Diploma in Public Service Building Control
MembersBookings for January 2025 intake are now open The CIOB Level 5 Diploma in Public Service Building Control Surveying is designed for building control officers working in the construction sector who are dealing with new housing, low and high-rise apartments and commercial and industrial projects....
6 - Level 6 - CIOB Certificate -Managing Public Service Building Control
MembersWe've worked with the accreditation bodies to develop a unique OFQUAL Level 6 Certificate in Managing Public Service Building Control. It's aimed at those working in a local authority building control team who have some level of managerial responsibility for the building control service, this could...
6 - Level 6 CIOB Certificate - Fire Safety in Complex Buildings
MembersWe've worked with accreditation bodies to develop a unique Level 6 qualification that explores the roles and responsibilities of those involved in ensuring the fire safety of a building from inception to demolition. We focus specifically on both existing and new Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) as...
6 - Level 6 CIOB Certificate - Managing Legislative Compliance (Enforcement)
MembersWe've been working with the accreditation bodies to develop a unique Level 6 qualification for people managing the enforcement process to ensure public safety. Our course is for managers, team leaders or surveyors in building control who have responsibility for, or carry out, enforcement. It...
6 - Level 6 CIOB Certificate - SASG and Other Public Events Qualification
EveryoneThe Level 6 Safety and Sports Grounds and other Public Events qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority. This unique Level 6 Certificate is aimed at mid-career public officials and other professionals who are involved in regulating public safety at...
6 - Level 6 Public Service Building Control Apprenticeship Degree
MembersWhat are degree apprenticeships? The building control degree apprenticeship is a new type of apprenticeship, which combines workplace vocational learning with a higher education qualification. The apprenticeship runs for the duration of the degree with the apprentice spending 20% of...
Building Control Management Tools
MembersThis half day session is aimed at those new to building control management, with or without a building control background or those just wishing to refresh their existing knowledge. A truly essential course for anyone who is new to the challenge of managing a building control team or is likely to...
Building Control Professional Competence Validation Assessments
EveryoneThe BSCF is a Community Interest Company that provides independence and impartiality when assessing and validating the competence of the building control profession. THE VALIDATION PROCESS STEP 1 - All candidates will be required to complete an application form detailing their...