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Chartered Surveyor Degree
Apprenticeship
Project Management
Help shape the future
of the built environment

A University College of Estate

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 011 Built for online 2
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surveying apprenticeships in England. The We have been teaching online Designed for busy
degree content is taught online, enabling since 2001 so we are experts in working professionals, our
online education.
you to study at a time and place that suits apprenticeship programmes
can be studied wherever you
you. are; whether on a train, at
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3 All our programmes are
home or in the office.
Thank you for considering studying for an apprenticeship with UCEM. We are recognised and accredited
dedicated to ensuring your success and providing the best possible learning by at least one professional
experience for all our students. body, including:

Since 1919, when we were founded as the College of Estate Management, we

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have supported around 150,000 students worldwide.

With over 100 years’ experience of providing specialist and innovative training
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
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4 employer paying for your fees, there has never been a
better time to start a career in the built environment.

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5 UCEM is rated ‘Good’ by

Ashley Wheaton
the Office for Standards in
UCEM Principal Education, Children’s Services
and Skills (Ofsted) and
‘Outstanding’ in the area of
behaviour and attitudes.
What does a chartered Pathways
surveyor do? Project management

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, construction or property.
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 Typically, project managers will be
specific pathway to align yourself to. This appointed at the beginning of a project
pathway is what you will be assessed and will assist the client in developing
on when it comes to your Assessment of the project brief and then selecting,
Professional Competence (APC). The APC appointing and co-ordinating the
is a process you go through to ensure project team. He or she will then usually
that you meet the high standards of represent the client throughout the
professionalism required to become a full development process managing
Chartered Surveyor. the inputs from the client, consultants,
contractors and other stakeholders.
Project management
Project managers occupy a central AAll of the information about this
role in the development process pathway can be found in the RICS
driving successful completion of pathway guide.
projects. Consequently, these chartered
professionals can choose from a variety For more information about the different
of potential employers including clients RICS pathways on offer, including what
and consultants from both the public and skills each pathway requires, what
private sectors, with either commercial or they are like in practice and the kind of
not-for-profit aims. workplace environment you can expect
to find, take a look at our careers
webpage.
Say hello
to your new community
Find out about what your fellow apprentices think about
studying with UCEM. The best thing about being an apprentice
is earning a real income while gaining real
experience in your profession and earning a
degree!
Aaran Pearson
Faithful+Gould

County Durham
One thing I love about learning
with UCEM is the flexibility. You
are given the responsibility to
plan your learning at a pace Birmingham I love how the theory I learn with UCEM
which suits you. comes to life at my workplace since
Sadaqat Hussain many of the jobs I assist with directly
Cushman & Wakefield Cambridge link with the topics I’m studying.

Tiffany Wratten
Workman LLP
I have been impressed with the support Devon
available, the standard of programme Cornwall
material continues to be high, the tutors are Completing university online has many benefits. The biggest
extremely knowledgeable and the variety of benefit by far is that I can access it anywhere at any time, as
people who are undertaking the programme long as I am connected to Wi-Fi! This gives me the freedom to
enable discussion. tune into lectures on my commute to work and complete any
Ben Smith readings when I have a few minutes spare.
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
of professionalism required to become
Surveyor Apprenticeship, depending
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
knowledge, skills and behaviours
required knowledge, skills and behaviours (must include 400
(must include 400 days of work
days of work experience).
experience).
Typically starts from months 25-30 Typically starts from month two depending on your individual
End-point End-point End-point End-point
depending on your individual learning learning plan
assessment assessment assessment assessment
plan.
(EPA) (EPA) (EPA) (EPA)
gateway online test, gateway online
Professional practice workshops delivered by UCEM approximately Professional practice sessions delivered by UCEM approximately
review case study and review test, case
every three months, beginning from approximately month three every two months, beginning from approximately month two
presentation study and
presentation
Completion of BSc (Hons) degree Completion of MSc degree interview

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

* *

* 6 Months - Completion of L2 maths/English qualifications (if required) * 6 Months - Completion of L2 maths/English qualifications (if required)
Chartered Surveyor BSc (Hons) Yr Smtr Autumn entry Spring entry

route project management smtr Law for the Built Environment Digital Technologies

1 1 People and Organisational Management Construction Technology 1

Award
smtr Digital Technologies Law for the Built Environment
BSc (Hons) Construction Management
MRICS (on passing APC) 2 Construction Technology 1 People and Organisational Management

Apprenticeship completion certificate Introduction to Regulatory Frameworks

smtr Construction Technology 2

Measurement and Quantification of

Typical duration 1 Economics for the Built Environment
Construction Work
Programme Leader
2 Introduction to Regulatory Frameworks
Rob Otter 56-57 months Construction Technology 2
smtr
FCIOB FHEA
Dates Measurement and Quantification of
2
 [email protected] Economics for the Built Environment
Construction Work
Please refer to webpages for
Rob is an experienced construction application and start dates. Contract Administration and Practice Construction Technology 3
smtr
manager with a wide range of
Time commitment 1
Estimating and Tendering Design Economics and Cost Planning
experience in a range of different types
and sizes of construction projects. An apprenticeship is linked with a 3
Construction Technology 3 Contract Administration and Practice
He has spent over twenty years in full-time job. Employers are required smtr

the construction industry moving into to release an apprentice to undertake 2

Design Economics and Cost Planning Estimating and Tendering
education in 2017. He has worked off-the-job training for at least 20% of
on a number of construction projects their normal working hours. Typically, Construction Law Professional Quantity Surveying Practice
including several PassivHaus type this is an average of one day per
smtr
residential, residential developments week. Commercial Management in Construction Construction Project Management
1
and light commercial projects.
The BSc (Hons) Construction Workbased Research Project
Workbased Research Project
Rob started his teaching career at Management element of the
Peterborough Regional College/ apprenticeship requires 15-20 hours of 4 Construction Law
Professional Quantity Surveying Practice
University Centre Peterborough study a week for 42 weeks per annum
smtr Construction Project Management
delivering HNC/HND and Degrees – this means that in addition to the Commercial Management in Construction
in conjunction with Anglia Ruskin release time that your employer gives, 2

University. you will need to study for several Workbased Research Project (continued) Workbased Research Project (continued)
hours per week in your own time.

core modules smtr: semester

Entry requirements Dates for your diary

Entry requirements relevant employment or: Initial meeting

with apprenticeship outcomes officer
➜ successfully completed the UCEM
Applicants must have the right to
BSc Access module and: week 4-6
work in England, meet Education and
Skills Funding Agency residency status ➜ GCSE grade 4 (or C) or above in English
First assignment due
requirements, spend at least 50% of their and mathematics (If you do not have
working hours in England and be directly these English and maths qualifications, week 10-11*
employed in a job role that will enable you will need to complete an
assessment that shows you are working Second assignment due
the requirements of the apprenticeship to
be achieved. at Level 1 or above. You will then need to
week 18-20*
complete functional skills qualifications
➜ 96 UCAS tariff points (or an
as part of your apprenticeship.) Progress reviews
equivalent level of attainment through
recognised qualifications not included week 12 onwards
in the UCAS tariff) or: Please note that students are required

➜ completed an Advanced to be 18 years or over at the start of their *these dates are indicative and may
Apprenticeship in Surveying or programme. change subject to the modules you are
an Advanced Apprenticeship in studying. Full schedules are published on
Construction Technical* through UCEM’s virtual learning environment (VLE).
which a Construction and Built
Environment Diploma with a minimum Chartered surveyor professional practise
DD profile was obtained or through workshops will begin at the end of year
which a Construction and Built one, during semester break periods.
Environment Extended Diploma with a These workshops are to help you with the
minimum MMM profile was obtained, mandatory competencies and the APC
or an equivalent qualification or: submission.

➜ a current Royal Institution of

Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Associate qualification (AssocRICS)
Chartered Surveyor MSc route Yr Smtr Autumn entry Spring entry

project management smtr Sustainable and Innovative Construction Sustainable and Innovative Construction

1 1 Contract Administration and Practice Building Economics

Award
smtr Law for Surveyors Law for Surveyors
MSc Construction Management
2 Building Economics Contract Administration and Practice
MRICS (on passing APC)
Apprenticeship completion certificate
Professional Cost Management Procurement and Tendering
smtr Management of Construction Management of Construction
Typical duration
Programme Leader 1

Christine Gausden 32-33 months Postgraduate Project Postgraduate Project

RD FCIOB 2
Dates
 [email protected] Procurement and Tendering Professional Cost Management
smtr
Please refer to webpages for
Christine is an experienced practitioner application and start dates. 2
across several decades, with Postgraduate Project (continued) Postgraduate Project (continued)

experience in project, construction and Time commitment

facilities management within the public An apprenticeship is linked with a
and private sectors and she has been full-time job. Employers are required
responsible for the delivery of a variety to release an apprentice to undertake
of modules and programmes. off-the-job training for at least 20% of
their normal working hours. Typically,
She is a senior trustee of the CIOB,
this is an average of one day per
past chair of London and Dubai hubs,
week.
and chair and member of a mix of
CIOB boards, committees and working The MSc Construction Management
groups, alongside being chair of the element of the apprenticeship
UKBIM Alliance, BIM4FM Community requires 15-20 hours of study a week.
Hub and a member of the Communities
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 Initial meeting
and behaviours to become a successful
the requirements of the apprenticeship to with apprenticeship outcomes officer Activities you can be expected to
building control surveyor.
be achieved. participate in with UCEM:
week 4-6
You will spend 80% of your time working
In addition, you should have: ➜ webinars
First assignment due “on the job” and putting what you are
➜ a bachelor’s degree with honours learning into practice. You will do this by: ➜ online discussion forums
at lower second standard (2:2), or week 10-11*
➜ interacting with clients ➜ videos
equivalent or:
Second assignment due
➜ learning from your peers ➜ interactive case studies
➜ a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent,
week 18-20* ➜ reading textbooks and study papers
plus experience in a relevant field or: ➜ understanding industry processes
➜ a level 5 qualification as defined Progress reviews ➜ interacting professionally ➜ coursework
by Framework for Higher Education
week 12 onwards Your employer will provide you with a At least every twelve weeks, you will have
Qualifications for England, Wales
workplace mentor to help you along the a review session with your line manager
and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus 5 *these dates are indicative and may change
way. and apprenticeship outcomes officer.
years’ relevant experience or: subject to the modules you are studying. Full
These sessions designed to support you
schedules are published on UCEM’s virtual The remaining 20% of your time will
➜ a professional qualification plus 5 and highlight any areas that require
learning environment (VLE). be studying “off the job” towards your
years’ relevant experience and additional support.
Chartered surveyor professional practise apprenticeship.
➜ GCSE grade 4 (or C) or above in English
workshops will begin at the end of year
and mathematics (If you do not have Most of your learning will take place via
one, during semester break periods. These
these English and maths qualifications, UCEM’s Virtual Learning Environment
workshops are to help you with the mandatory
you will need to complete an (VLE) with apprenticeship workshops
competencies and the APC submission.
assessment that shows you are working
at Level 1 or above. You will then need to
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

I consider one of our greatest achievements as

business owners has been the development of our
apprentices; not just in their professional development
but in their growth as a person.”

Martin Munday
Director, Modus Ltd
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 Module tutors
➜ You’ll be guided through your learning
(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 Welfare 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 variety of ways throughout your
 [email protected]
and credible information to support studies.
you throughout your studies 0800 019 9697
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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.

 [email protected]

0118 467 2316

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.

 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.
 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 Innovations in Sustainable Built

➜ BSc (Hons) Construction Management Environments

➜ BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying ➜ MSc Quantity Surveying

➜ BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management ➜ MSc Real Estate

Our specialist programmes:

Our apprenticeship programmes:
➜ MBA Construction and Real Estate
➜ Chartered Surveyor Degree
Apprenticeship
➜ Building Control Degree Apprenticeship

➜ Construction Site Management Degree

Apprenticeship

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