Course Design
The Building Surveying Practice training course is delivered through Janets’ online learning platform. Access the Building Surveying Practice course content from any internet-enabled device whenever or wherever you want to. The Building Surveying Practice course has no formal teaching deadlines, meaning you are free to complete the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
********** Course Modules***********
**Building Surveyor Training**
Module 01: Building Survey: An Introduction
- Survey
- Building Survey
- A Brief Story
- Quality Initiatives for Housing
- Requirements of a Building Surveyor
Module 02: Building Law Principles
- What is a Contract?
- Essential Elements of Contracts
- What is Building Contracts?
- What is Contract Law?
- Principles of contract law
- Negligence and the duty of care
- Occupiers’ liability
- The Land Law
Module 03: Building Procurement and Contract Administration
- Parties and professionals in the construction process
- Types of a contractual arrangement
- Pre-contract Cost Control
- Tendering Procedure
- Contract Administration
Module 04: Building Information Modelling
- Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- BIM “Dimensions”
- Stakeholders and BIM’s many roles
- Data Exchange and Interoperability
- BIM Implementation
Module 05: Building Technology
- Introduction
- Building Elements
- Building Loads
- The Functional Requirements of a Building
- Site Investigation and the type of Ground
Module 06: The Procedure of Building Survey and Surveys of Historic Buildings
- Inspection Procedures for House Survey
- Detailed Procedures
- Some Typical Defects in Residential Property
- Mortars
- Buildings of Special Interest
Module 07: Beginning of the Survey: Foundation and In-depth Survey in Walls
- Foundation
- Choice of foundation
- Types of foundation
- Design of foundation
- Subsoils of foundation
- Assessment of Damage of Foundation
- Remedies
- Drains and Foundations
- Mining and Filled Ground
- Landslips and Coastal Erosion
- Geological Survey Maps
- In-depth Survey in Walls
Module 08: Ground Level Investigation: Floors and Investigation Above the Ground: Roofs and Chimneys
- Ground Level Investigation
- Suspended Timber Floors
- Solid Floors
- Suspended Concrete Floors
- General Characteristics of Floors
- Investigation Above the Ground
- Life of Roof Coverings
- Examine Pitched Roofs
Module 09: Inspection of Joinery and Woodwork
- Wood-boring Insects
- Wood-rotting Fungi
- Timber Frame Construction
- Preservation
- Treatment
- Doors and Windows
- Skirtings, architraves and picture rails
- Cupboard fitments
- Ironmongery
Module 10: Finishes and Surfaces of the Building
- Finishes and Surfaces
- Plaster Finishes
- Other Wall and Ceiling Finishes
- Condensation
- Tiled Surfaces
- Exterior Finishes
- Risk, Probability and Asbestos
Module 11: Services Inspection
- Goodbye to the Loft Tank?
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water
- Drainage
Module 12: Building Pathology
- What is Building Pathology?
- Cracking in buildings
- Dampness in buildings
- Deleterious materials
- Cladding failures
Module 13: Building Adaption
- What is Adaptation
- Adaptability Criteria
- Reasons for Adapting Buildings
- The Decision to Adapt a Building
- Feasibility
- Adaptive reuses
- Lateral and vertical extensions
- Principles and aspects of Refurbishment
Module 14- Understanding Work Breakdown Structure
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Why use a Work Breakdown Structure as a surveyor.
- Work Breakdown Structure Guidelines
- Tools to Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Module 15: Report Writing
- Introduction
- Presentation
- Report Writing Criteria
- Arrangement Information
- Format
- Valuations
Module 16– Legal Aspects
- Introduction
- Negligence Defined
- Duty of Care
- Breach of Duty
- Damages
Method of Assessment
To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course. After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a CPD-accredited certificate as proof of your Building Surveying Practice knowledge.
Certification
All students who successfully complete the course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the course certificate, which will be delivered by post for £15.99.
