Building control surveyor (integrated degree)
Level 6 · DegreeConstruction and the built environment 4 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
The Building Control Surveyor integrated degree apprenticeship trains you to check that building projects comply with the Building Regulations, covering structural safety, fire safety, energy efficiency and accessibility. Apprentices work with architects, developers and contractors to approve and inspect building work. It leads to registered building control approver roles in local authorities and the private sector.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Building Regulations and supporting Approved Documents
Structural principles and foundation design assessment
Fire safety strategy review for buildings
Energy efficiency standards and SAP/SBEM assessments
Building inspection and site survey techniques
Accessibility and inclusive design requirements
Planning law and the development control process
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Assess full plans and building notice applications for compliance
Carry out site inspections at key construction stages
Advise applicants and contractors on regulatory requirements
Check structural calculations and engineer certificates
Assess fire safety and means of escape provisions
Issue completion certificates on satisfactory projects
Investigate dangerous structures and illegal building work
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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