How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
University
You can do a higher national diploma, foundation degree or degree in a subject like:
- building studies
- civil engineering
- structural engineering
- building control surveying
- building surveying
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do a college course, which may help when you apply for trainee jobs as an assistant in building control.
Courses include:
- construction and the built environment
- building control surveying
- T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
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Apprenticeship
You can apply to do a Building Control Surveyor Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
This can take around 4 years to complete and combines on-the-job training with off-site study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You may be able to move into building control if you have qualifications and extensive experience in a related area, such as construction management, structural or civil engineering, or surveying.
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Registration
- you'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site
Professional and industry bodies
You could join a professional body to help with your career development. These include:
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Chartered Association of Building Engineers
Membership of a professional body may also be a requirement laid down by employers when advertising jobs.
Further information
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