Level 4 Building Control Syllabus

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF
BUILDING AWARDING BODY
Syllabus
LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN BUILDING CONTROL

SURVEYING
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CIOB Awarding Organisation
Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying

(603/3881/7Ofqual)
Syllabus (RQF)
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CIOB Level 4 Diploma Building Control Surveying/RQF: 29Nov18
CONTENTS
1. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND RULES OF COMBINATION Pg. No.
1.1 Rationale 4
1.2 Progression to other Qualifications 4
1.3 Programme Rules of Combination 4
1.4 Unit Exemptions 4
1.5 Entry Requirements 4
1.6 Unit and Assessment Grades 5
1.7 Grading 5
1.8 Assessment 5
1.9 Indicative Marking Descriptors 6
1.10 Calculating Overall Qualification Grade 7
1.10.1 CIOB Level 4 Building Control Surveying Points and Grading 7
1.11 Indicative Reading List 8-9
1.12 Knowledge and Skills Matrix 10
2. INDEX OF UNITS
Unit 4.1 – Introduction to Building Control 11
Unit 4.2 – Sustainable Construction Technology (Residential Buildings) 12
Unit 4.3 – Building Control Health and Safety 13
Unit 4.4 – Building Control Finance 14
Unit 4.5 – Building Control Customer Relationship Management 15
Unit 4.6 – BIM and Data Management 16
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4. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND RULES OF COMBINATION
4.12 Rationale
Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying
The CIOB level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying is designed for new building control officers
working in the construction sector who are able to deal with domestic extensions and alterations. This
qualification develops the learner’s knowledge and skills to evaluate applications for compliance,
liaise with stakeholders and carry out inspections to domestic construction projects safely and
efficiently.
1.2 Progression to other qualifications
This programme provides the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the level 6 top-up degree
in Building Control Surveying forming part of the degree apprenticeship. Candidates will need to
progress onto the level 5 Diploma in Building Control (High Rise) before entering the degree top-up
programme. Higher education providers may consider these qualifications for exemption from certain
modules within their degree programmes. Candidates completing the level 5 Diploma can also
progress to full chartered membership of the CIOB through the Chartered Membership Programme.
1.3 Programme Rules of Combination
To achieve the level 4 diploma, candidates are required to undertake all 6 Units
All units may also be studied individually for unit certification. Units must be taken in numerical order.
1.4 Unit Exemptions
Exemptions may be granted for related qualifications. All requests for exemptions must be sent to the
CIOB Awarding Organisation, addressed to the Associate Director of Education, via
awardingorg@ciob.org.uk
Requests for exemptions should be accompanied by a transcript of the modules studied and relevant
module descriptors. These will be reviewed by the CIOB’s Chief External Verifier.
Exemptions will be granted for full units only, with no exemption granted for part of a unit. Qualifications
used to support an exemption application must be valid and have been achieved within the past five
years.
Exemptions will be granted for a maximum of one third of the qualification, (two units from the six
required for the diploma).
Learners have the right to appeal an exemption decision via the independent CIOB Grievance and
Appeals Panel. Requests should be addressed to the CIOB Legal Secretary, via
awardingorg@ciob.org.uk.
1.5 Entry Requirements
UCAS tariff Score 80-120 (current) / 32-48 (2017 onwards) and relevant experience
or
Any construction related qualification at Level 3 S/NVQ
or
Three years’ relevant building control experience
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1.6 Unit and Assessment Grades
The tutor will award a grade for the achievement of each unit (fail, pass, merit and distinction). Unit
grades apply to overall performance in units including assignments, practical exercises and course
work.
Indicative marking descriptors for differentiating between levels of achievement when marking
assignments are provided below (Section 1.9).
1.7 Grading
The overall grade for a CIOB qualification is calculated using a points system. Each unit grade
attracts points as follows:
Fail 0 points
Pass 1 point
Merit 2 points
Distinction 3 points
Unit Exemption 1 point
1.8 Assessment
The assignments are set by the approved provider and must be submitted for approval to the
CIOB Awarding Organisation prior to being distributed to learners. The CIOB provides guidance
and advice on the design and delivery of assessments.
All completed assessments are marked internally, internally verified and subject to external
verification.
The assessment criteria are based on 3 areas:
4. Task Achievement – This is a measure of how well the candidate answers the task
question/questions and the identification of the important aspects of the task.
2. Technical Content – This is a measure of how well the candidate identifies, describes and
evaluates the technical aspects of the task.
3. Presentation – This is a measure of how well the candidate presents the assignment and
includes the quality of the lay-out and paragraphing, the quality and relevance of visual or
graphical content and the referencing used for quoted sources.
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1.9 Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying Indicative Marking Descriptors
*Please note that the bands below describe indicative characteristics only. An overall holistic approach is required when assessing a candidate’s work and assigning a
grade.
Grade Task Achievement Inclusion of Relevant Technical Presentation/Coherence

The Relevance of the Response Knowledge in Content
Distinction
The work demonstrates a comprehensive The work demonstrates a strong understanding of a The work is appropriately structured and the argument is
70% + understanding of the task. All relevant wide range of technical issues relevant to the task. developed coherently. There is a 6onstructa form of source
information is included. The main issues are There is analysis of the advantages/disadvantages of referencing which, supports the points in the task.
effectively identified and analysed. There is possible choices, risks and potential outcomes. Paragraphing and titling are used effectively to assist the
evaluation and some analysis of solutions to reader. The use of visual/graphical information is clear and
issues relevant to the task. The response effective in assisting the reader. The graphical information is
shows control of content within the word count. relevant to the task and is accurate.
Merit
The work demonstrates a clear understanding The work demonstrates an understanding of the key Demonstrates an awareness of presentation and an attempt to
60-69% of the main issues relevant to the task. The technical issues of the task. There is clear description of present the information with clarity and coherence. There is
issues are explained effectively and potential relevant technical aspects with some attempt to referencing of sources and use of paragraphing and titling to assist
solutions identified. There is some attempt to evaluate the merits of these as appropriate to the task. the reader. There is use of clear graphical information to support
analyse the merits of the solutions to the task. the assignment which has broad relevance to the task. There may
The task is broadly achieved within the word be some limited inaccuracies/omissions in these.
count, if relevant the assignment.
Pass
The work demonstrates an understanding of the The work demonstrates an understanding of the main There is an attempt to structure the information. There is evidence
40-59% task. The main points are identified and the task technical issues which are identified. This may be of paragraphing and titling which is not always appropriate. Some
is achieved. There is no attempt to evaluate or limited to description with little evidence of evaluation. basic graphical information may be included which is of some
analyse the solutions. There may be some There may be some omissions and inaccuracies in the assistance to the reader. There may be some omissions or
inaccuracies, omissions and irrelevant content. detail. There may be some irrelevant details. inaccuracies. The work is generally coherent but there may be
There may be lack of control in relation to the occasional lapses in coherence and structure.
word count.
Fail
The work shows a poor understanding of the The work demonstrates a lack of understanding of the Lacks structure and may be limited to lists of points which are not
0-39% task. Frequent inaccuracies. Failure to identify technical aspects. There are omissions of important developed. Disorganised in structure causing difficulty for the
important aspects of the task. Much of the technical information. Errors are evident in the technical reader to understand the points. The response is Illegible or
information is irrelevant to the task. There may content. There is no attempt to explain the relevance of incoherent in places. No referencing of external sources. The
be evidence of copy and paste from external the technical content to the task. graphical illustrations are of poor quality or absent. They may be
sources. The response may be limited to lists of irrelevant. There may be errors and a lack of clarity causing
words with no attempt to explain the difficulty for the reader to understand.
relevance/merits of these to the task. The
assignment may fall short of the word count.
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1.10. Calculating Overall Qualification Grade
To calculate the overall qualification grade, the individual unit grades should be added together and
compared to the table below:
1.10.1 CIOB Level 4 in Building Control Surveying Points and Grading
Candidates must pass 6 units of the programme.
Total Points and final grades for Diploma Final Grade achieved
18 Distinction
17
16
15 refer to internal moderation procedures
14 refer to internal moderation procedures Merit
13
12
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9 refer to internal moderation procedures Pass
8
7
5 refer to internal moderation procedures Deferred
4
3
2
1
0

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1.11 Indicative Reading List
General
Planning Portal
https://www.planningportal.co.uk/
Legislation.gov.uk
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/
Town & Country Planning Act 1990 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/8/contents
Policy Planning System
https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/planning-system
Central government information on the planning act
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-planning-reform/2010-to-
2015-government-policy-planning-reform
The Approved Documents England
https://www.labc.co.uk/guidance/technical-guidance
The Approved Documents Wales
https://www.labc.co.uk/guidance/technical-guidance-wales
Unit 4.1 – Introduction to Building Control
The Approved Documents suite A-R incl Reg 7 DCLG
DCLG website
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-communities-and-local-government
The Building Act 1984
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/55
Sustainable and Secure Buildings Act 2004
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/22/contents
Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Act 2006 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/19/contents
Consolidated Building Regulations 2015
https://www.labc.co.uk/knowledge-hub/resource-library/building-regulations-2010-incl-amends-dec-2016
The Building Regulations &c. (Amendment) Regulations 2014
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/579/contents/made
The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010
What are the building regulations?
https://www.labc.co.uk/advice-building-projects/homeowners/what-are-building-regulations
Do I need building regulations for my extension, garage conversion or conservatory?
https://www.labc.co.uk/your-project/homeowners/extensions-garage-conversions-and-conservatories
Morton, R (2007) Construction UK: Introduction to the Industry, 2nd edn.; Oxford: Blackwell
Unit 4.2 – Sustainable Construction Technology (Residential Buildings)
Chudley, R. and Greeno, R. (2014). Building Construction 10th edn.; Oxford: Butterworth-
Heinemann
Chudley, R. (2012) Advanced Construction Technology. 5th edn. Harlow: Pearson
The Global eSustainability Initiative. SMART 2020: enabling the low-carbon economy in the information
age 2008,The Climate Group.
DVD ROM (2008) A Guide to Sustainability in the Construction Industry; Kings Lynn:
Construction Skills
Burton, S. (2012) Handbook of Sustainable Refurbishment – Housing; Abingdon: Routledge
Unit 4.3 – Building Control Health and Safety

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Guidance on Regulations. (2015) H.S.E.
Publications.
Hughes, P. (2015) Introduction to Health and Safety in Construction, 5th edn.; Abingdon: Taylor and
Francis
Barber, John (2002); Health and Safety in Construction: Guidance for Construction Professionals;
London: Thomas Telford
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Unit 4.4 – Building Control Finance
The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010

Ferry, D. J. and Brandon, P.S. (1999). Cost Planning of Buildings. 7th ed. Hutchinson; London
Unit 4.5 – Building Control Customer Relationship Management
Competent Persons Schemes

https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-competent-person-schemes
Competent person scheme – current schemes and how schemes are 9onstructa
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/competent-person-scheme-current-schemes-and-how-schemes-are-
authorised#how-schemes-are-authorised
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996
Water Act 2003
Unit 4.6– BIM and Data Management
Anderson, J. (2010). Basics Architecture 03: Architectural Design. AVA Academic, Lausanne
Gregory, R. (2008). Key contemporary buildings: plans, sections and elevations. W.W. Norton
Berge, B. (2000) The ecology of building materials. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Edward, A. (2007) Architectural detailing: function, 9onstructability, aesthetics Hoboken, N.J.
Chichester: Wiley
BIM Resource Self Study Activity:

 https://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/en-gb/bim-explained/
 https://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/content/pdfs/bim_for_the_terrified.pdf
 http://www.bimplus.co.uk/education/download-your-free-copy-popular-bim-guide/
 http://www.bimplus.co.uk/people/back-basics-what-how-and-why-bim-and-fm/
 http://www.bimplus.co.uk/people/bim-am-i-speaking-different-language/
 http://www.constructionmanagermagazine.com/onsite/continuing-profess5ional-
devel2opme2nt-level-2-/
 https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Step-by-step_guide_to_using_BIM_on_projects
 http://www.bimplus.co.uk/management/bluff1ers-gui3de-pa2s-1192/
 https://www.theb1m.com/BIM-For-Beginners

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1.12 Knowledge & Skills Matrix Level 4 Building Control Surveying
Specialist Knowledge & Skills Transferable Skills
Subject People Project

Specialist Application of Presentation Communication
Unit Title Knowledge & Management Management
Skills IT Skills Skills Skills
Understanding Skills Skills
4.1
Introduction to Building Control
     
Sustainable Construction Technology
4.2
(Residential Buildings)      
Building Control Health & Safety
4.3
     
Building Control Finance
4.4
     
Building Control Customer Relationship
4.5
Management     
BIM and Data Management
4.6
    

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Unit 4.1 – Introduction to Building Control
Unit Title Introduction to Building Control
Level 4
Unit Reference Number Y/617/3603
Credit Value 18
Unit Guided Learning Hours 54
Unit Personal Study Hours 126
Total Qualification Time 180
Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

The learner will: The Learner can:
1. Understand the roles and responsibilities of the 1.1 Describe the role and responsibilities of the building
building control surveyor working as part of a control surveyor.
development team.
2. Understand how the roles and responsibilities of 2.1 Describe the impact other professionals have on
other construction professionals impact on the building control compliance.
building control compliance of a development.
3. Be able to interpret the building regulation 3.1 Assess a range of building works for compliance with
framework. the building control regulatory framework to a range
of building works.
3.2 Assess a range of plans for compliance with the

building regulatory framework.
4. Understand the importance of collaborative 4.2 Evaluate how collaboration with other
communication for effective delivery of building stakeholders can improve outcomes.
control.
4.3 Explain how collaboration with other
stakeholders
ensures public protection.
Unit Information:
This unit is designed for existing or potential building control surveyors, giving them the knowledge and skills required in
order to be able to apply and enforce building control regulations effectively. The principal aim of this module is to
develop an understanding of the English and Welsh Building Regulations and introduce the legal aspects of application,
consultation requirements and enforcement as applicable to construction projects.
This knowledge is gained through a mix of classroom learning, directed study time and experiential learning in the
workplace.
This unit is assessed by a combination of written assignments, assessments and practical work-based tasks.
This unit may be taken as a single unit or form part of the CIOB Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying.

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Unit 4.2 – Sustainable Construction Technology (Residential Buildings)
Unit Title Sustainable Construction Technology

(Residential Buildings)
Level 4
Unit Reference Number H/617/3605
Credit Value 19

1. Understand the performance characteristics of 1.1 Assess to what extent specified construction materials
construction materials and components for modern and components meet the minimum requirements of
and traditional construction works. the Building Regulations for a given project.
1.2 Assess to what extent the installation of construction

materials and components meets the minimum
requirements of the Building Regulations for a given
project.
2. Be able to undertake a domestic plan evaluation for 2.1 Evaluate a plan for a single storey domestic extension
a proposal deposited for Building Regulation against the Building Regulations.
Approval.
3. Understand how ground conditions can determine 3.1 Evaluate whether the selected foundations for a given
the choice of suitable foundations. ground condition are appropriate.
Unit Information:
order to be able to apply and enforce building control regulations effectively. The module aims to develop knowledge
and understanding of low rise construction and to provide an introduction to common construction materials and
environmental interactions.
workplace.

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Unit 4.3 – Building Control Health & Safety
Unit Title Building Control Health & Safety
Level 4
Unit Reference Number D/617/3604
Credit Value 18

1. Understand Health and Safety requirements, 1.1 Explain the health and safety obligations that relate to
statutory processes and associated legislation building control of all parties involved in works under
that are relevant to building control. current legislation.
2. Be able to identify how the Construction Design 2.1 Describe the Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations
Management Regulations and their application to that should be in place for a given works.
organisations are applied and enforced for
construction projects. 2.2 Describe what actions should be undertaken by a
building control surveyor in light of a health and safety
breach.
Unit Information:
order to be able to apply and enforce building control regulations effectively. The module aims to develop knowledge
and understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act and Construction Design Management Regulation requirements
of the built environment within the specific discipline of building control.
workplace.

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Unit 4.4 – Building Control Finance
Unit Title Building Control Finance
Level 4
Unit Reference Number K/617/3606
Credit Value 16

1. Understand the different costs attributable to 1.1 Establish an accurate cost per square metre for the
construction work on domestic projects. construction of domestic projects within a given region
or county area.
2. Be able to calculate charges for the development, 2.1 Identify from drawings which work is subject to building
interpretation and consistent application of the control.
regulations relating to local authority charging
building projects. 2.3 Explain how the office hourly rate, charged by local
authorities are calculated.
2.4 Evaluate the factors used to determine the cost of

fulfilling the statutory function for a given application.
2.5 Calculate an appropriate charge for undertaking the

building control service provision.
Unit Information:
order to be able to apply and enforce building control regulations effectively. The module aims to develop knowledge of
The Charges Regulations.
workplace.

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Unit 4.5 – Building Control Customer Relationship Management
Unit Title Building Control Customer Relationship

Management
Level 4
Unit Reference Number M/617/3607
Credit Value 16

1. Understand the customer service function of the 1.1 Propose solutions for a building control application to
building control surveyor. achieve compliance with the Building Regulations
2. Understand the marketing and promotional aspects 2.1 Evaluate different approaches to marketing building
of the building control function. control services.
2.2 Describe the information that should be included in

promotional materials to different audiences.
3. Understand how to communicate appropriately with 3.1 Produce a plan evaluation report using language
different stakeholders. appropriate for a defined audience.
Unit Information:
introduce the principles of customer relationships and communication skills.
workplace.

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Unit 4.6– BIM and Data Management within Building Control
Unit Title BIM and Data Management within Building

Control
Level 4
Unit Reference Number T/617/3608
Credit Value 18

1. Be able to assess boundary distances on industry 1.1 Calculate the minimum boundary distances to both
standard, dimensioned sketches and scale side elevations of a structure based on the
drawings for compliance with Building unprotected area proposed using a given plan.
Regulations.
1.2 Draw correct boundary distances on scale drawings.
2. Interpret measurement in a building information 2.1 Design a side elevation in a Building Information
modelling environment. Modelling environment to achieve the maximum
allowable unprotected area from a specified
boundary.
3. Understand the implications that a BIM enabled 3.1 Evaluate what building control efficiencies may be
project would have on the building control implemented by using BIM.
function.
4. Explain the security implications of 4.1 Explain the security processes in your organisation
electronic data. that control compliance with the following:
 General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
legislation
 Commercially sensitive information
 Copyright legislation
 Storage and retention of data
Unit Information:
introduce the student to the latest digital infrastructure around us and the way it is affecting all businesses including the
wider construction sector.
workplace.

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THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF

BUILDING AWARDING BODY

LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN BUILDING CONTROL

Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying

1. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND RULES OF COMBINATION Pg. No.

Unit 4.1 – Introduction to Building Control 11

Unit 4.2 – Sustainable Construction Technology (Residential Buildings) 12

Unit 4.3 – Building Control Health and Safety 13

Unit 4.4 – Building Control Finance 14

Unit 4.5 – Building Control Customer Relationship Management 15

Unit 4.6 – BIM and Data Management 16

Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying

1.2 Progression to other qualifications

1.3 Programme Rules of Combination

1.4 Unit Exemptions

1.5 Entry Requirements

The assessment criteria are based on 3 areas:

Grade Task Achievement Inclusion of Relevant Technical Presentation/Coherence

CIOB Level 4 Diploma Building Control Surveying/RQF: 01Nov18

1.10.1 CIOB Level 4 in Building Control Surveying Points and Grading

Candidates must pass 6 units of the programme.

CIOB Level 4 Diploma Building Control Surveying/RQF: 29Nov18

Unit 4.3 – Building Control Health and Safety

The Building (Local Authority Charges) Regulations 2010

Unit 4.5 – Building Control Customer Relationship Management

Competent Persons Schemes

Unit 4.6– BIM and Data Management

BIM Resource Self Study Activity:

CIOB Level 4 Diploma Building Control Surveying/RQF: 29Nov18

Specialist Knowledge & Skills Transferable Skills

Subject People Project

CIOB Level 4 Diploma Building Control Surveying/RQF: 29Nov18

Unit Title Introduction to Building Control

Unit Reference Number Y/617/3603

Unit Guided Learning Hours 54

Unit Personal Study Hours 126

Total Qualification Time 180

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

3.2 Assess a range of plans for compliance with the

CIOB Level 4 Diploma Building Control Surveying/RQF: 29Nov18

Unit Title Sustainable Construction Technology

Unit Reference Number H/617/3605

Unit Guided Learning Hours 57

Unit Personal Study Hours 133

Total Qualification Time 190

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

1.2 Assess to what extent the installation of construction

CIOB Level 4 Diploma Building Control Surveying/RQF: 29Nov18

Unit Title Building Control Health & Safety

Unit Reference Number D/617/3604

Unit Guided Learning Hours 54

Unit Personal Study Hours 126

Total Qualification Time 180

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

CIOB Level 4 Diploma Building Control Surveying/RQF: 29Nov18

Unit Title Building Control Finance

Unit Reference Number K/617/3606

Unit Guided Learning Hours 48

Unit Personal Study Hours 112

Total Qualification Time 160