Project Managment pathway Apprenticeship Surveyor Degree FOR LIFE BUILT

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Management (UCEM) chartered surveyor apprenticeship will enhance your career and increase your confidence in the field, all while giving you the skills necessary to become a chartered surveyor. Whether you’re at the beginning of your career or building on your experience, now is the time to enhance your prospects with an industry leading and accredited apprenticeship programme with UCEM. Welcome 5 reasons to choose UCEM apprenticeships UCEM is the leading provider of chartered apprenticeships in England. The 01 1 Built for online 02 2 degree content is taught online, enabling We have been teaching online Designed for busy you to study at a time and place that since 2001 so we are experts in working professionals, online education. our apprenticeship suits you. programmes can be Thank you for considering studying for an apprenticeship with UCEM. We are   studied wherever you are; dedicated to ensuring your success and providing the best possible learning  whether on a train, at experience for all our students. home or in the office.

Since 1919, when we were founded as the College of Estate Management, we have supported around 150,000 students worldwide. 03 3 Our chartered surveyor apprenticeship programme  With over 100 years’ experience of providing specialist and innovative training is accredited by the RICS globally, we are here to support you through your studies and ensure you join the path to a rewarding career. We are steadfast in our aspiration to be the centre of excellence for built environment education.

As an apprentice you can earn while you learn. With your 04 4 employer paying for your fees, and your salary there has never been a better time to start a career in the built environment.

Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal 05 5 UCEM teams work closely together to provide apprentices all the support they need during their studies and as they prepare for their end point assessment. UCEM Patron His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales What does a chartered Pathways surveyor do?

Once you have completed your apprenticeship and passed your APC, you will become a Chartered Surveyor and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; but what does a Chartered Surveyor actually do?

There is a diverse range of career paths you can take as a Chartered Surveyor. Surveyors’ jobs involve working in either land, infrastructure, or . They play a key role in shaping the world around us and are involved at every stage As an apprentice, you will already be employed within the built environment, but of the complex and dynamic building life cycle. it is likely that you will begin to focus on a more specific role during your time studying. You and your employer will choose a and will assist the client in developing specific pathway to align yourself to. This the project brief and then selecting, pathway is what you will be assessed appointing and co-ordinating the on when it comes to your Assessment of project team. He or she will then usually Professional Competence (​APC). The APC represent the client throughout the is a process you go through to ensure full development process managing that you meet the high standards of the inputs from the client, consultants, professionalism required to become a contractors and other stakeholders. Chartered Surveyor. All of the information about this pathway Project management can be found in the RICS pathway Project managers occupy a central guide. role in the development process driving successful completion of For more information about the different projects. Consequently, these chartered RICS pathways on offer, including what professionals can choose from a variety skills each pathway requires, what of potential employers including clients they are like in practice and the kind of and consultants from both the public and workplace environment you can expect private sectors, with either commercial or to find, take a look at ourcareers not-for-profit aims. webpage.

Typically, project managers will be appointed at the beginning of a project Say hello to your new community Find out about what your fellow apprentices think about The best thing about being an studying with UCEM. apprentice is earning a real income while gaining real experience in your profession and earning a degree!

Aaran Pearson Faithful+Gould

The inherent flexibility of One thing I love about learning County Durham online learning enables me with UCEM is the flexibility. You to schedule studying around are given the responsibility to my work and personal plan your learning at a pace Birmingham commitments and moves at a which suits you. pace that is manageable for the busy professional. Sadaqat Hussain Cushman & Wakefield Lewis Denbow West Oxfordshire Ridge and Partners LLP

I have been impressed with the support available, the standard of programme Devon material continues to be high, the tutors are Truro Cornwall Completing university online has many benefits. The biggest benefit extremely knowledgeable and the variety of by far is that I can access it anywhere at any time, as long as I am people who are undertaking the programme connected to Wi-Fi! This gives me the freedom to tune into lectures enable discussion. on my commute to work and complete any readings when I have a few minutes spare. Ben Smith Cornwall Council Louise Lawrence Savills Join our ever-growing community UCEM Chartered Surveyor The APC ensures that candidates are UCEM offers two routes for the Chartered Apprenticeship overview competent and meet the high standards Surveyor Apprenticeship, depending of professionalism required to become on academic qualifications. Below you a Chartered Surveyor. These are a mix will find the key programme elements This apprenticeship provides you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours of technical and professional practice, and indicative timelines to give you to meet the requirements of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence interpersonal, business and management an overview of your apprenticeship (APC). On passing the APC, you will become a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS). skills. roadmap.

BSc (Hons) month MSc month

1-12 13-24 25-36 37-48 49-52/53 53/54 54/55-56/57 1-12 13-24 25-29 30 31-32/33

Development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours Development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace in the workplace

Production of Summary of Experience Portfolio covering required Production of Summary of Experience Portfolio covering required knowledge, skills and behaviours knowledge, skills and behaviours (must include 400 days of work (must include 400 days of work experience). experience). Typically starts from months 25-30 Typically starts from month 2 depending on your individual End-point End-point End-point End-point depending on your individual learning learning plan plan. assessment assessment assessment assessment (EPA) (EPA) (EPA) (EPA) gateway online test, gateway online test, Professional practice workshops delivered by UCEM approximately Professional practice sessions delivered by UCEM approximately review case study and review case study and every three months, beginning from approximately month three every two months, beginning from approximately month two presentation presentation interview Completion of BSc (Hons) degree Completion of MSc degree

4 x 20 credit 4 x 20 credit 4 x 20 credit 4 x 20 credit 4 x 20 credit 3 x 20 credit Degree Degree modules modules modules modules modules modules conferral conferral + project + project + project module module module period period

Completion of L2 maths/ Completion of L2 maths/ English qualifications (if English qualifications (if required) required) Chartered Surveyor BSc (Hons) Yr Smtr Autumn (UK) entry Spring (UK) entry route project management smtr for the Built Environment Digital Technologies 1 1 People and Organisational Management Construction Technology 1 Award

BSc (Hons) smtr Digital Technologies Law for the Built Environment MRICS (on passing APC) 2 Construction Technology 1 People and Organisational Management Apprenticeship completion certificate Introduction to Regulatory Frameworks smtr Construction Technology 2 Typical duration Measurement and Quantification of Economics for the Built Environment 1 Construction Work Programme Leader 56-57 months 2 Introduction to Regulatory Frameworks Christine Gausden Construction Technology 2 Dates smtr RD FCIOB Measurement and Quantification of 2 Economics for the Built Environment Construction Work  [email protected] Apply by Start date Autumn 16 Aug 2021 27 Sept 2021 smtr Contract Administration and Practice Construction Technology 3 Christine is an experienced practitioner Spring 14 Feb 2022 28 Mar 2022 across several decades, with 1 Construction Site Management Building Structures experience in project, construction and 3 facilities management within the public Time commitment smtr Construction Technology 3 Contract Administration and Practice and private sectors and she has been An apprenticeship is linked with a 2 Building Structures Construction Site Management responsible for the delivery of a variety full-time job. Employers are required to of modules and programmes. release an apprentice to undertake off- Integrated Management Project Construction Project Management the-job training for at least 20% of their She is a senior trustee of the CIOB, smtr Commercial Management in Construction Maintenance Management past chair of London and Dubai hubs, normal working hours. Typically, this is 1 and chair and member of a mix of an average of one day per week. Workbased Research Project Workbased Research Project CIOB boards, committees and working The BSc (Hons) Construction groups, alongside being chair of the 4 Management element of the Construction Project Management Integrated Management Project UKBIM Alliance, BIM4FM Community apprenticeship requires 15-20 hours of smtr Commercial Management in Construction Hub and a member of the Communities study a week for 42 weeks per annum Maintenance Management Leadership Team. – this means that in addition to the 2 release time that your employer gives, Workbased Research Project (continued) Workbased Research Project (continued) you will need to study for several hours per week in your own time.

Core modules smtr: semester Entry requirements Dates for your diary

Entry requirements relevant employment or: Application deadline ➜ successfully completed the UCEM Applicants must have the right to 16 August 2021 BSc Access module and work in England, meet Education and Programme start date Skills Funding Agency residency status ➜ GCSE grade 4 (or C) or above in English requirements, spend at least 50% of their and mathematics (If you do not have 27 September 2021 working hours in England and be directly these English and maths qualifications, employed in a job role that will enable you will need to complete an Initial meeting the requirements of the apprenticeship to assessment that shows you are working with apprenticeship outcomes officer at Level 1 or above. You will then need to be achieved. weeks 4 – 6 complete functional skills qualifications ➜ 96 UCAS tariff points (or an as part of your apprenticeship.) First assignments due equivalent level of attainment through recognised qualifications not included weeks 10 - 11 in the UCAS tariff*) or: Second assignments due ➜ completed an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or weeks 7 - 11 an Advanced Apprenticeship in Second assignments due Construction Technical* through which a Construction and Built weeks 18 - 20 Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile was obtained or through Chartered surveyor professional practise which a Construction and Built workshops will begin at the end of year Environment Extended Diploma with a one, during semester break periods. minimum MMM profile was obtained, These workshops are to help you with the or an equivalent qualificationor : mandatory competencies and the APC submission. ➜ a current Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Associate qualification (AssocRICS) Chartered Surveyor MSc route Yr Smtr Autumn (UK) entry Spring (UK) entry project management smtr Sustainable and Innovative Construction Sustainable and Innovative Construction 1 1 Contract Administration and Practice Procurement and Tendering Award smtr Law for Surveyors Law for Surveyors MSc Construction Management MRICS (on passing APC) 2 Procurement and Tendering Contract Administration and Practice Apprenticeship completion certificate Electives (choose 1) Typical duration Maintenance Management Leading and Managing People or Management of Construction 32-33 months smtr Programme Leader International Construction Christine Gausden 1 Dates RD FCIOB Management of Construction Postgraduate Project Apply by Start date  [email protected] Postgraduate Project Autumn 2 Aug 2021 27 Sept 2021 2 Christine is an experienced practitioner Electives (choose 1) Spring 31 Jan 2022 28 Mar 2022 across several decades, with experience in project, construction and smtr Maintenance Management Leading and Managing People or facilities management within the public Time commitment 2 International Construction and private sectors and she has been An apprenticeship is linked with a responsible for the delivery of a variety full-time job. Employers are required to Postgraduate Project (continued) Postgraduate Project (continued) of modules and programmes. release an apprentice to undertake off-

She is a senior trustee of the CIOB, the-job training for at least 20% of their past chair of London and Dubai hubs, normal working hours. Typically, this is and chair and member of a mix of an average of one day per week.

CIOB boards, committees and working The MSc (Hons) Construction groups, alongside being chair of the Management element of the UKBIM Alliance, BIM4FM Community apprenticeship requires 15-20 hours of Hub and a member of the Communities study a week. Leadership Team. Entry requirements Your time as an apprentice

Applicants must have the right to complete functional skills qualifications How your time will be spent provided to engage with subjects work in England, meet Education and as part of your apprenticeship.) supporting you through the end point This apprenticeship is a three-way Skills Funding Agency residency status assessment. partnership between the employer, the requirements, spend at least 50% of their Dates for your diary apprentice and UCEM. The aim is to working hours in England and be directly provide you with the knowledge, skills Participation employed in a job role that will enable Application deadline and behaviours to become a successful the requirements of the apprenticeship to Activities you can be expected to 2 August 2021 building control surveyor. be achieved. participate in with UCEM: Programme start date You will spend 80% of your time working ➜ webinars In addition, you should have: “on the job” and putting what you are 27 September 2021 ➜ a bachelor’s degree with honours learning into practice. You will do this by: ➜ online discussion forums at lower second standard (2:2), or Initial meeting ➜ interacting with clients ➜ videos equivalent or: with apprenticeship outcomes officer ➜ learning from your peers ➜ interactive case studies ➜ a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, weeks 4 – 6 plus experience in a relevant fieldor : ➜ understanding industry processes ➜ reading textbooks and study papers First assignments due ➜ a level 5 qualification as defined ➜ interacting professionally ➜ coursework by Framework for Higher Education weeks 10 - 11 At least every twelve weeks, you will have Qualifications for England, Wales Your employer will provide you with a a review session with your line manager and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus 5 Second assignments due workplace mentor to help you along the way. and apprenticeship outcomes officer. years’ relevant experience or: weeks 7 - 11 These sessions designed to support you The remaining 20% of your time will ➜ a professional qualification plus 5 and highlight any areas that require Second assignments due be studying “off the job” towards your years’ relevant experience and additional support. apprenticeship. ➜ GCSE grade 4 (or C) or above in English weeks 18 - 20 and mathematics (If you do not have Chartered surveyor professional practise Most of your learning will take place via these English and maths qualifications, workshops will begin at the end of year UCEM’s Virtual Learning Environment you will need to complete an one, during semester break periods. These (VLE) with apprenticeship workshops assessment that shows you are working workshops are to help you with the mandatory at Level 1 or above. You will then need to competencies and the APC submission. I have felt very supported throughout my degree and apprenticeship. Attending quarterly meetings with both my workplace mentor and my UCEM co-ordinator allows me to raise any concerns I may have and reflect on my studies and career. My apprentice co-ordinator with UCEM is always on hand to answer any questions I have and provide guidance when needed.

On the VLE, there are forums each week to ask questions about the weekly learning material and exam/ assignment. Student central services are also there to answer non-module specific questions and they are very efficient in responding.”

Louise Slimm Faithful+Gould Chartered Surveyor apprenticeship Studying online Support

When you study at UCEM, you’ll be using our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Apprentices can be confident in UCEM’s online teaching expertise, which we’ve Environment (VLE), a specialised resource which provides you with everything been perfecting since 2001. We’ve outlined just some of the features of our you need to keep on top of your studies and succeed. online education model below, so that you can be confident that studying with UCEM is the best choice for you. Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)   Apprenticeship outcomes officers ➜ You’ll be guided through your learning Module tutors (AOO) with weekly study schedules and Your module leader is assisted course guides. Studying online doesn’t Your first point of contact as an apprentice. by a team of module tutors who mean studying alone, as you’ll also be The AOO role is all-encompassing and provide additional support via fully supported by tutors and fellow includes providing you with regular progress the weekly discussion forums and students throughout your studies. reviews to support with academic and through webinars. personal development goals as well as ➜ The VLE is at the heart of your studies. ensuring you are supported pastorally. Here you will find all the learning resources you need for your studies,   you can participate in discussion Disability and wellbeing Academic support tutors with your tutor and other students, UCEM has a dedicated disability and This team will help you navigate attend timetabled webinars or watch wellbeing team who work to provide all the world of online learning. recordings. students with the support and tools they Whether you need help using the ➜ You’ll also have access to our fantastic need to succeed. Support is available VLE, the e-Library, understanding e-Library, which hosts a vast collection to students with a range of disabilities, how to submit assignments, or of e-books, journals, articles and health conditions, and learning difficulties. managing your workload, these other online resources, enabling you tutors are here to help you in a to access a wealth of subject-specific  [email protected] variety of ways throughout your and credible information to support studies. you throughout your studies 0800 019 9697 24 ucem.ac.uk/pg ucem.ac.uk/pg 25 What do I need to do to apply for an apprenticeship?

If you are currently employed within the built environment in England, then you will need your employer’s support as they will fund your apprenticeship. Speak to your employer about the possibility of undertaking an apprenticeship. If they have questions, then our business development team will be happy to answer them.

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Not currently employed?

If you are looking to do an apprenticeship but are not currently

employed, then you will need to search for an apprenticeship before applying with UCEM. You can do this by searching on the government

website www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk, or by reaching out to relevant employers to see if they have any vacancies. 26 ucem.ac.uk/pg ucem.ac.uk/pg 27 Our sustainability commitment

Sustainability “UCEM fully accepts its responsibilities The UN’s sustainability goals to the natural environment and the global society. We are committed to driving forward the sustainability agenda and will play a positive and transformative role that will contribute to securing an economically, politically, environmentally and socially sustainable future.”

Sustainability is as much about our future as what we do today. The built environment encourages sustainable thinking and UCEM is leading the way in educating the sector’s future leaders.

Teaching sustainability UN sustainability goals

Realising UCEM’s sustainability potential The United Nations’s’ Sustainable goes beyond addressing day-to-day Development Goals (SDGs) outline 17 operations, to recognising our position interconnected objectives in order to to influence and educate industry achieve a better and more sustainable professionals who design, develop and future for all. These goals address the manage the built environment. Delivering challenges we face as a planet, including academic excellence is one of UCEM’s poverty, inequality, climate change, primary goals. environmental degradation, peace and justice.

Recognition The UN sets out to achieve these wide- reaching goals by 2030, and UCEM is UCEM is proud to have been the first working institutionally to achieve these alternative provider to be awarded the goals where possible, as well as striving Responsible Futures accreditation by to incorporate them into our curriculum. the NUS (National Union of Students. We are currently in the process of This highlights UCEM’s commitment mapping our curriculum to these goals, to promoting sustainability and so check our website in the future for social responsibility. UCEM was also more information. recognised with a ‘Highly Commended’ accolade at the Green Gown Awards. Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales

Our programmes at a glance

Our programmes allow our students to meet the academic requirements to progress to professional membership and gain chartered status. Please see our website for specific accreditation details for each degree.

Our undergraduate programmes: Our postgraduate programmes: ➜ BSc Access Module ➜ Postgraduate Access Programme

➜ Undergraduate Single Module Study ➜ Postgraduate Single Module Study Programme ➜ Certificate of Higher Education Built Environment Studies ➜ MSc Building Surveying

➜ BSc (Hons) Building Control ➜ MSc Construction Management ➜ BSc (Hons) Building Surveying ➜ MSc Quantity Surveying

➜ BSc (Hons) Construction Management ➜ MSc

➜ BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Our specialist programmes: ➜ BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management ➜ MBA Construction and Real Estate

Our apprenticeship programmes: ➜ Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship ➜ Building Control Degree Apprenticeship

➜ Construction Site Management Degree Apprenticeship

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