ABBE
Level 6
QN: 610/5882/8
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ABBE Level 6 Diploma in Building Conservation
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 121 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 6
Awarding Body
ABBE
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
121 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Advance and develop occupational knowledge and practice in planning, conservation and building control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop others using your experience
- Understand how to develop others using your experience
- Be able to undertake continued personal development
- Understand how to undertake continued personal development
2
Develop a fully functional 3D digital twin of a traditional building
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key components and functions of a 3D digital twin in the context of traditional buildings
- Understand how digital twins can support building conservation, repair planning, and long-term asset management
- Be able to select and justify appropriate digital surveying techniques to create a 3D digital twin of a traditional building
- Be able to evaluate and refine a 3D digital twin using industry-standard software and methodologies and considering the limitations of digital twin technology in heritage conservation
3
Develop and advise on conservation, repair and maintenance strategies and solutions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and develop conservation, repair and maintenance options and strategies
- Understand how to identify and develop conservation, repair and maintenance options and strategies
- Be able to advise on and refine integrated conservation, repair and maintenance solutions
- Understand how to advise on and refine integrated conservation, repair and maintenance solutions
4
Evaluate the long-term consequences of the use of retrofit projects for thermal upgrade of traditional buildings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand common retrofit strategies used to improve the thermal performance of traditional buildings
- Be able to assess the impact of different retrofit measures on the structural integrity and historic value of buildings
- Be able to analyse case studies of successful and unsuccessful thermal upgrade projects
- Be able to assess the potential risks and unintended consequences of retrofit interventions, such as moisture retention and material degradation
- Be able to develop recommendations for sustainable and conservation-sensitive retrofit approaches
5
Identify and assess significant factors influencing the project proposals in conservation and building control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and assess significant factors influencing project proposals
- Understand how to identify and assess significant factors influencing project proposals
6
Manage quality and cost variations in conservation projects
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage projects against agreed quality standards
- Understand how to manage projects against agreed quality standards
- Be able to manage project and costs
- Understand how to manage project and costs
7
Prepare, present and advise on the primary building pathology concerns that are commonly seen within building conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify common building defects in traditional buildings and their underlying causes
- Be able to evaluate the impact of material decay, moisture-related issues, and structural movement on historic fabric
- Be able to assess appropriate investigative techniques for diagnosing building pathology concerns
- Be able to present findings and provide informed recommendations for remedial conservation strategies
- Be able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and conservation professionals regarding building pathology
8
Provide ethical advice, judgement and service in planning, conservation and building control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to exchange information and provide advice
- Understand how to exchange information and provide advice
- Be able to evaluate complex issues and generate solutions
- Understand how to evaluate complex issues and generate solutions
- Be able to operate in an ethical manner
- Understand how to operate in an ethical manner
9
Survey, assess and record the condition of assets in conservation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to agree asset condition
- Understand how to agree asset condition
- Be able to inspect assets for condition
- Understand how to inspect assets for condition
- Be able to prepare and submit asset survey reports and records
- Understand how to prepare and submit asset survey reports and records
10
Understand the evolution of the philosophy of building conservation and evaluate its importance to designing a project of repairs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to trace the evolution of conservation philosophy from early preservation movements to contemporary approaches
- Understand key international and national conservation charters, standards, and frameworks
- Understand the role of conservation ethics in shaping repair and intervention strategies
- Be able to assess the implications of conservation philosophy when designing repair projects
- Be able to apply conservation principles to develop a contextually appropriate repair strategy
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5882/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABBE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2025