How to become a building control officer
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 relevant 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 could help when you apply for trainee jobs in building control. Courses include:
- Level 3 Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment
- T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
Entry requirements
You may need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 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 do a building control surveyor degree apprenticeship.
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 could move into building control from another job in construction, like quantity surveying or site management.
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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 one a professional body to help with your professional development, including:
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- The Chartered Institute of Building
- Chartered Association of Building Engineers
Further information
You can find out more about careers and training in building control from: