Diploma in Residential Surveying.

Training

Training lasts for 14 months and is delivered via a mix of face-to-face and online learning. It includes the following modules:

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  1. Being A Professional
     This module discusses everything it means to be professional and introduces ethics, client care, communication, regulation, and professional conduct. It covers conflict avoidance, management, and dispute resolution procedures.
  2. Law
     Law underpins the whole qualification. This module introduces law and discusses how it is made and introduces some land law concepts such as easements, restrictive covenants, contract law, negligence, and occupiers liability. It also covers legal and regulatory compliance.
  3. Property Research and Observation
     Observational and research skills are essential for surveying and these modules introduce completing thorough property research as well as developing the skills needed to ’see’ and record those observations in residential properties. This module also includes the importance of keeping property records and data management and introduces health and safety.
  4. Investigating Residential Property – Case Study Properties
     This module focus on how properties are built and what can go wrong. They look at sites, foundations, floors, roofs, walls, and joinery. We explore how residential buildings should be correctly built and the process of diagnosing the cause of defects such as building movement, dampness etc. The interactive sessions will focus on case study properties.
  5. Investigating Residential Property – Building Services
     This module looks at service systems and what can go wrong. It covers inspection and testing of electrical systems, heating services, plumbing and drainage.
  6. Inspecting Property
     Building upon the observation and recording skills from earlier in the course, this focuses on the inspection ‘agenda’ and equipment. It covers property measurement in depth (including industry regulatory standards) and looks at residential rebuilding costs. It also covers health and safety whilst on site.
  7. Investigating Residential Property – Practical days
     The practical days are site visits to a range of real properties to carry out a full inspection followed by a detailed analysis of the findings to determine what defects might exist and how impactful they would be on the owner. Please note: regardless of course location, these site visits take place in Milton Keynes.
  8. Introduction to Assessment
     This covers the preparation needed for the assessment process, how to present evidence for your qualification, and an overview of how to use the online e-portfolio system.
  9. Energy & Sustainability
     This module focuses on sustainability using the ‘three pillar’ framework. It looks in depth at energy efficiency and how appropriate energy improvement measures and renewable technologies can contribute to the carbon saving agenda. It covers RdSAP conventions as part of this, but the course does not give you the ability to produce EPCs.

Assessment

Once the training is complete, you will then produce a portfolio of evidence for assessment. This will include 10 condition reports so that you can demonstrate your technical knowledge, as well as written tasks to assess your business and interpersonal skills. This is followed by a multiple-choice examination.

How long does it take?

The training takes 14 months, and once this is complete you move onto assessment. The assessment should take around 12 months to complete.

Trainer expertise

The training is delivered by leading surveying practitioners – many of whom deliver training for RICS and have written much of the industry guidance and text books that are used on the Diploma.

How much study do I need to undertake?

This depends on the relevance of your past work experience and your individual learning style. Most learners dedicate minimum 10 -15 hours each week to study.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal requirements for entry onto this qualification. However, learners should be able to demonstrate English Writing, Mathematics and IT skills comprehension at a level equivalent to an A-C GCSE.

Who is the qualification designed for?

The diploma is designed for those who wish to develop robust surveying skills, undertake residential condition surveys and gain knowledge of residential construction and building pathology. It is ideal for those looking to work independently without RICS membership, those who are already a member of RICS or CABE but qualified through a different pathway e.g. commercial property or building control, and those looking to utilise their residential building surveying skills within the social housing sector.

What is a residential surveyor?

A residential surveyor (or residential building surveyor) deals with all aspects of residential property. Principal activities are surveying and valuing property as well as the management, purchase, sale, or leasing of land and property.

To find out more about the exciting role of a residential surveyor, visit our Careers & Rewards section.

Course Fees

Developing yourself and advancing your career is one of the most rewarding things you can do. The Level 6 Diploma in Residential Surveying is not just a course, it’s an investment in your future, propelling you into an exciting and fulfilling profession. The total cost of the diploma if you pay upfront is £10,945 (inc. VAT). We have also created some pay monthly options to give as much flexibility as possible, and finance is also available.  

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Course Intakes

The majority of the diploma is delivered through virtual classrooms and online learning, with 8 face-to-face classroom days delivered at your chosen course location and a further 4 practical days delivered at our training properties in Milton Keynes.

The current intakes open for booking can be found below. Refreshments and lunch are provided on all face-to-face training days.

Southampton – open for late enrolment
Training in Southampton commenced with an Induction Day (virtual) on 11th December 2024. The course will remain open for late enrolment until Wednesday 8th January 2025.

8 days are delivered face-to-face in the classroom, 4 are practical days which are held in Milton Keynes and the rest are held virtually.

Venue details: Holiday Inn, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9PG
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Milton Keynes
Training in Milton Keynes will commence with the Induction Day (virtual) on 19th February 2025 8 days are delivered face-to-face in the classroom, 4 are practical days which are held in Milton Keynes and the rest are held virtually.

Venue details: Kents Hill Training and Conference Centre, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ
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Manchester
Training in Manchester will commence with the Induction Day (virtual) on 12th March 2025. 8 days are delivered face-to-face in the classroom, 4 are practical days which are held in Milton Keynes and the rest are held virtually.

Venue details: The Hive, 51 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1FNContact us for course dates

Bristol
Training in Southampton will commence with the Induction Day (virtual) on 15th April 2025. 8 days are delivered face-to-face in the classroom, 4 are practical days which are held in Milton Keynes and the rest are held virtually.

Venue details: Novotel Bristol Centre, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6HY
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