ABBE
Level 4
QN: 610/4712/0
Curriculum Active
ABBE Level 4 Certificate in Understanding Housing Construction
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 210 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
ABBE
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
210 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Introduction to Sites and Foundations for Housing Professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different foundation types and why variations are needed for residential buildings
- Understand the main two types of soil and the implications for foundations
- Understand how water affects foundations and can ca
- use risks in residential buildings
- Understand how the proximity of rivers and water courses can affect residential buildings and create risk for owners and occupiers
- Understand the specific risks for buildings and their occupants due to sloping sites
- Understand the purpose of retaining walls and potential issues for property owners and occupiers if they fail
2
Introduction to the Construction of Walls and Floors for Housing Professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how walls are constructed and the impact on owners and occupiers if walls deteriorate over time
- Understand how walls contribute to the energy efficiency of buildings
- Understand common floor construction types, their failures and the implications for owners and occupiers
- Understand how defects in timber and building materials are caused
- Understand how floors can contribute to energy efficiency
- Understand how floor design and construction can impact on ground gases and how to mitigate health risks
3
Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Health and Safety in Residential Property
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how health and safety considerations impact housing professionals in their role managing residential properties within their workplace
- Understand the principles of risk assessment and how to assess
- monitor and minimise health and safety risks
- Be able to identify the primary dangers present in residential properties and understand their potential effects on various individuals
4
Introduction to Understanding Law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics of English Law
- Know the primary sources of English Law
- Understand how legal rights can be enforced
5
Understand damp and condensation in residential buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the different forms of water and how it behaves and affects residential buildings
- Understand sources of water in residential buildings
- Understand damp and condensation in residential buildings
- Understand the process of collecting physical information about a dwelling to assess damp and moisture
- Understand the implications for property owners who fail to manage moisture in the building
6
Understanding Balconies, Terraces and Walkways on Residential Property
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the ways balconies, terraces and walkways may impact and potentially compromise occupant and visitor safety
- Understand the complex structural factors that must be taken into consideration to ensure balconies, terraces and walkways are safe, functional and durable
- Understand what is meant by building pathology in the context of balconies, terraces and walkways and the defects, damages and abnormalities that may affect them
- Understand the issues that should be taken into account when a property has been converted from commercial use to residential
- Understand the ongoing management concerns that may arise from residential property being adjacent to commercial properties
7
Understanding ceilings and internal finishes in residential properties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function and components of a ceiling
- Understand why ceilings may fail
- Understand legislation, regulation and guidance relevant for inspection of ceiling voids and the possible hazards that may exist
- Understand the duties on housing managers that exist as a result of the use of asbestos
8
Understanding Flat Roofs for Low-rise Residential Property
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why flat roofs are used in some locations
- Understand how flat roofs are constructed and the function of the component parts
- Understand the factors that affect the flat roof
- Understand the specific detailing required when a flat roof is used for regular access and the possible implications if the details are wrong or defective
- Understand Building Regulations and associated Approved Documents for flat roofs
- Understand the principle of ‘warm and cold roofs’ as it applies to flat roofs
- Understand the importance of defining the scope of the inspection
9
Understanding Pitched Roofs for Housing Professionals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the detailing of pitched roof coverings
- Understand the common reasons for the failure of pitched roof coverings
- Understand that there may be relevant legislation, regulation and guidance to take into account relating to inspecting roofs
- Understand the hazards that may be present during a roof inspection and how a risk assessment is used to identify and mitigate risks
- Understand how the inadequate design of roof structure can lead to potential risks that may compromise the structural integrity of roofs
- Understand the role pitched roofs have in fire safety
- Understand the difference between a warm and a cold roof, how they are ventilated and the risks associated with inappropriate ventilation
10
Understanding the Building Regulations in England as they apply to Domestic Dwellings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the background to and purpose of the Building Regulations in England
- Understand the Legal and Regulatory frame
- work for Building Regulations in England
- Understand the role of the various parties involved in the Building Regulation process
- Understand the consequences of failure to comply with building regulations
- Understand possible solutions if a property does not have building control sign off
- Understand the relevant approved documents relating to domestic properties
- Understand the scope of works that need building control approval
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4712/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABBE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2024