Building Defects, Inspections and Survey Reporting for the Construction Professional

Level(s) of Study: Level 4

Start Date(s): 1^st October – 3^rd December 2024

Timing: Mondays 5.30pm-8.30pm

Study Mode(s) Short course

Course Overview

This course include CPD certification and five NTU undergraduate credits upon successful completion of assessment.The course is taught at Level 4 – which is equivalent to first year undergraduate degree course.An A-Level Grade 3 or above is desirable in a subject linked to the construction sector or previous experience in the sector.

Course Detail

Throughout this course, you will:

1. Gain insight into the correlation between construction technology and building defects.
2. Explore various deterioration mechanisms, distinguishing between deformation and failure.
3. Examine the principles of inspections and their application.
4. Develop problem-solving skills and utilize pathology processes effectively.
5. Plan investigations using modern technology such as moisture meters, endoscopes, thermal imaging cameras, and drones.
6. Learn the art of crafting comprehensive reports based on your findings.

Additionally, you will delve into remedial actions concerning key structural elements of domestic and residential dwellings, including:

Foundations and floors
Drainage systems and basements
External and internal walls, including cladding
Management of dampness and condensation
Various types of floors, from ground to first floor, solid to suspended timber
Roofs, encompassing both pitched and flat structures
Concrete and asbestos materials.

Eligibity Criteria

There are some requirments :

GCSE Maths or International equivalent, minimum grade 4 (C) or above.
GCSE English or international equivalent minimum grade 4 (C) or above.

No software experience is required, although you should be confident in saving files and basic computer functions. This course is open to professionals at any stage of their career. Successful completion of the Introduction to AutoCAD course or thorough knowledge of the subjects covered therein will be a sufficient level to start this course.

On the course, you will:

Possess the ability to critically evaluate the impact of various construction methods on building failures and defects.
Understand the mechanisms underlying building defects, from symptoms to causation.
Be equipped to select suitable remedial measures to address building decay.
Effectively communicate design solutions to rectify building issues.
Demonstrate confidence in making logical recommendations, problem-solving, and generating innovative ideas.
Showcase a diverse range of transferable skills applicable in professional settings.

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Years of experience in travel industry

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