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| Application Deadline: | February 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,132 - | ||
| Location: | Reading / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | March |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This course is designed for people with career experience in the built environment but limited qualifications, those working in a professional support role in construction or property, or those wishing to take the first step in changing to a career in construction.
Why study this course?
* The only distance learning route to achieving Associate Membership of CIOB (ACIOB) and/or Associate Membership of RICS (AssocRICS) (formerly TechRICS)
* Opportunity to progress on to a BSc degree Course (please note that the September intake course ends in August and the March intake in February. The academic year for the BSc degree programme starts on 1 December each year)
* A dedicated pathway to employment within the construction sector
* Open up career opportunities in construction management, building surveying or quantity surveying.
Contents
Course outline
Level 1 - Key Elements of the Construction Profession
Compulsory Modules
Technical and Professional Communication (coursework only) Written, spoken and nonverbal communication; use of ICT; principles of information systems management.
Introduction to Construction Practice (coursework only) Introduction to construction and development industries; construction team; construction procurement; construction measurement and pricing.
Legal StudiesIntroduction to English legal systems; civil obligation; law of contract; law of tort.
Building Technology A Alternative technical solutions to performance requirements; low-rise, small span erection and assembly processes; performance of building materials in local environment; elementary building services; environmental analysis and control.
Portfolio of Work-Based Learning Reinforces personal and professional development through the relationship between course content and the workplace; comprises a diary of professional experience and an end-of-year written personal reflection (continues at Level 2).
Level 2 - Understanding the Market
Compulsory Modules
Construction Economics Methods of estimating cost of construction work; factors influencing cost of buildings; cost planning; cost analysis; pre-contract cost control; contractor´s estimating and tendering; whole life costing; economics of construction market.
Building Technology B High-rise, long span buildings with complex foundations; environmental control; basic structural principles; maintenance problems and solutions.
Introduction to ManagementOrganisational structures; communications; decision-making models; human resource management; employment law; health and safety; leadership, management and motivation; financial management and analysis; planning, scheduling, project control and accounting.
Technical Skills - Construction Practice Contract procurement strategy; contractor selection; standard forms of contract in common use; subcontracting; payment; changing the contract; quality control; time, damages; insolvency; introduction to dispute resolution.
Portfolio of Work-Based Learning - (continues from Level 1) Reinforces personal and professional development through the relationship between course content and the workplace; comprises a diary of professional experience and an end-of-year written personal reflection.
Assessment
Level 1
Technical and Professional Communication, Introduction to Construction Practice - assignments only. Legal Studies and Building Technology A - assignments and examinations.
Level 2
All subjects assessed by both assignments and examinations except the Portfolio of Work- Based Learning, which records your work experience for the equivalent of 13 hours a week for six months in the first year of the course and nine months in the second year. The Portfolio is assessed on the basis of being `satisfactory´ or `not yet satisfactory´.
Assignments
You will complete and submit assignments each year for assessment according to the timetable of the course.
Exams
* Two 3-hour written papers in the second block at Level 1, normally in January
* Two 3-hour written papers per block at Level 2, normally in August and January
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
You should have:
* English language proficiency
* Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent
Evidence is required in the form of certificates or statements. You should send photocopies that have been certified as true copies by a chartered professional or academic. Do not send original documents. You are also normally required to be 18 years of age or over and in relevant employment. A letter of support from your employer or organised mentor should be submitted with your application form. Note that your employer can use your attendance on this course to meet the requirements for Investors in People status.
Exemptions
Exemptions will normally be considered on a module-by-module basis up to a maximum of 50% of the course (either Level 1 or 2). The basis for consideration of exemption from a module is normally as follows: A Level at grade C or above in a relevant subject (Level 1 module exemption only) HNC/HND in relevant subjects (merits and distinctions recognised in the final award). A relevant professional qualification or at least 10 years´ relevant experience in the property and construction profession with evidence of five years´ appropriate structured learning (Level 1 module exemption only). Exemption from the Portfolio of Work-Based Learning may be granted if you have NVQ at Level 3 in an appropriate construction-related subject.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 230 |
Accreditation
You can apply to become ACIOB on successful completion of the Diploma. You can also apply to RICS to enrol for the Assessment of Technical Competence (ATC) at the start of level 1. On successful completion of the Diploma you can enrol on a BSc degree course and become eligible to work towards full membership of CIOB and/or RICS. Subject to confirmation, you may be eligible for exemption from Level 1A of the BSc, depending on the grades you achieve.
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