Collecting information from site inspections to inform advice to clients on land, property or construction.
The occupations covered by this standard are associated with surveying technicians acting on behalf of clients or employers in an assistant capacity. The types of surveying technician included are:
The main duties and tasks of a Surveying Technician are:
A successful apprentice will have met the core requirements in terms of knowledge and skills and all the behaviour requirements plus two of the optional requirements for both knowledge and skills.
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Core knowledge |
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What is required - In the context of land, property and construction: |
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Law |
Outline the English legal system, law of contract and law of tort |
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Data collection |
Explain key mathematical principles, principles of measurement, the importance of accuracy, data management and confidentiality |
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Economics |
Be aware of economic principles and the operation of economic and property/construction markets |
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Health and safety |
Describe the principles and responsibilities imposed by law, codes of practice and other regulations |
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Sustainability |
Explain how and why sustainability seeks to balance economic, environmental and social objectives |
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Construction Technology |
Describe the technology of low rise buildings including materials |
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Personal effectiveness |
Explain how to manage own time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively |
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Optional knowledge |
Choose two from the following: |
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(letter indicates related optional knowledge) |
What is required |
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a. Valuation and appraisal |
Describe the reasons for valuations and the methods to provide both capital and rental valuation advice |
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b. Building pathology |
Be aware of common building defects including collection of information, measurement and tests |
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c. Land, property and planning law |
Explain principles of land law, the law of landlord and tenant and planning law |
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d. Procurement and contracts |
Describe the main types of procurement and tendering and the various forms of contract used in the construction industry |
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e. Costing and cost planning of construction works |
Be aware of the principles of quantification and costing of construction works and how cost planning assists in the financial control of projects |
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Core skills |
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What is required: In the context of the surveying environment: |
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Data collection and analysis |
Measure and collect data relevant to the surveying discipline |
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Health and safety |
Demonstrate the application of health and safety issues and the requirements for compliance |
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Construction technology |
Apply the principles of construction technology and the environmental performance of materials |
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Law |
Apply the principles of contract law to include either contracts for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts |
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Personal effectiveness |
Manage own time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively |
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Optional skills |
Choose two from the following: |
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(letter indicates related optional knowledge) |
What is required |
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a. Valuation and appraisal |
Undertake capital and rental valuations and demonstrate involvement with the preparation of client reports. Use a variety of valuation methods and techniques and use the relevant valuation standards and guidance |
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b. Building surveys |
Undertake surveys, using survey and other information to diagnose cause and mechanisms of failure |
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c. Land, property and planning law |
Apply the law and practice relating to at least two of land, property, landlord and tenant or planning |
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d. Tendering and procurement |
Implement procurement routes selected for projects and carrying out tendering processes relevant to them |
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e. Costing and cost planning of construction work |
Quantification, costing and cost management of construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement and forms of cost analysis. |
Note relating to optional knowledge and skills: Typically apprentices following the Valuation, Residential or Commercial Property, and Land pathways will take a and c whilst those following Building Surveying will take b and d and those taking Consultant Quantity Surveying will take d and e but the final decision will be that of the employer.
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Behaviours |
What is required |
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Provide a high standard of service |
Always ensure you provide the best possible service, ensure you give attention to detail and meet all deadlines set |
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Act in a way that promotes trust in the surveying profession |
Act in a professional and positive manner at all times |
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Act with integrity |
Be honest and straightforward in all that you do. |
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Treat others with respect |
Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness and respect |
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Take responsibility |
Be accountable for all your actions |
The entry requirement for the apprenticeship will typically be five GCSEs at Grade C or higher including Maths and English or a Level 2 apprenticeship in a construction or property related discipline but the final decision is that of each employer. Apprentices who are granted entry without GCSE Grade C or higher in Maths and English will be required to achieve Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2 as part of the apprenticeship.
Apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Surveying as a pre requisite to end point assessment and will become
Associate members of the RICS (AssocRICS).
Apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
The apprenticeship will provide the necessary knowledge skills and behaviours for successful apprentices to become Associate members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
The apprenticeship will typically be undertaken over two years.
The apprenticeship standard will be reviewed at least every three years.
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| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
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| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 10/09/2015 | Not set |