Key information

  1. Reference: OCC0332F
  2. Date updated: 10/09/2015
  3. Level: 3
  4. Route: Construction and the built environment
  5. Regulated occupation: No

Details of the occupational standard

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Occupation summary

Typical job titles include:

Building Surveying Technician Commercial Property Surveying Technician Residential Property Surveying Technician Planning and Development Surveying Technician Valuation Surveying Technician Consultant (Professional) Quantity Surveying Technicians Consultant (Professional) Project Management Technicians

KSBs

Knowledge

K1: Outline the English legal system, law of contract and law of tort Back to Duty

K2: Explain key mathematical principles, principles of measurement, the importance of accuracy, data management and confidentiality Back to Duty

K3: Be aware of economic principles and the operation of economic and property/construction markets Back to Duty

K4: Describe the principles and responsibilities imposed by law, codes of practice and other regulations Back to Duty

K5: Explain how and why sustainability seeks to balance economic, environmental and social objectives Back to Duty

K6: Describe the technology of low rise buildings including materials Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Measure and collect data relevant to the surveying discipline Back to Duty

S2: Demonstrate the application of health and safety issues and the requirements for compliance Back to Duty

S3: Apply the principles of construction technology and the environmental performance of materials Back to Duty

S4: 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 Back to Duty

S5: Manage own time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Always ensure you provide the best possible service, ensure you give attention to detail and meet all deadlines set Back to Duty

B2: Act in a professional and positive manner at all times Back to Duty

B3: Be honest and straightforward in all that you do. Back to Duty

B4: Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness and respect Back to Duty

B5: Be accountable for all your actions Back to Duty

T Level in design, surveying and planning for construction

Awarding organisation: Pearson

Qualification type: T Level Qualification level: 3 Qualification approved: 01/04/2020

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