ABBE
Level 3
QN: 610/4373/4
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Level 3 Certificate for Certificated Surveyor of Timber and Dampness in Buildings (CSTDB)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 58 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ABBE
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
58 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Legal, Health & Safety Aspects for the Investigation and Control of Timber & Dampness in Buildings
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the legal implications of surveying a property and the production of a report
- Understand the risk assessments required to ensure safe working practices
- Understand product selection to ensure safe working practices
- Understand Safe Methods of use of products
2
The Identification and Control of Dampness
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand building construction, with a focus on masonry in all types of buildings in the United Kingdom
- Understand the theory of moisture movement and the practical methods of diagnosing dampness in buildings
- Understand the principles of surveying and reporting on dampness within buildings
- Understand the methods of control, product safety, and safe use
- Understand the ancillary and supporting procedures and other methods which are employed in the control of dampness
3
The Identification and in-situ Treatment of Infested and Decayed Timber
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand building construction, with a focus on joinery and timbers in all types of building within the United Kingdom
- Know the structure and composition of wood
- Understand the principles of surveying and reporting on timber defects within buildings
- Be able to identify wood destroying insects
- Be able to identify the presence of fungi in buildings
- Understand the application and safe use of timber preservatives
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4373/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABBE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2024