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The Sava School of Surveying Diplomas

Our diplomas are level 6 qualifications overseen by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE) and enable those without a relevant degree or experience to train in residential building surveying and properly identify and report on issues, defects and risks in housing.

The Diploma in Residential Surveying (DRS) is approved for direct entry into the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), whilst the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation (DRSV) also provides direct entry into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). 

Key Features

  • Training is vocational, meaning our learners are taught real-life skills focused on residential property.
  • Learners will gain a deep understanding of residential construction and building pathology – essential skills that are desperately needed in the housing sector.
  • Study is part-time and learners can complete in 18-24 months alongside their existing roles.
  • Training is delivered by industry leaders. 

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Course Intakes

The majority of our training is delivered through virtual classrooms and online learning, with 8 face-to-face classroom days delivered at one of our UK course locations, and a further 4 practical days delivered at our training properties in Milton Keynes.

For full details and course dates, please contact a Sava School of Surveying course advisor.

Course Fees

  • The Level 6 Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation is priced at £16,950 (Incl. VAT)
  • The Level 6 Diploma in Residential Surveying is priced at £10,950 (Incl. VAT).

To find out more about onboarding, course locations and the benefits of training through Sava, please contact one of our course advisors using the enquiry form on this page, email us at hello@sava.co.uk or call us on 01908 442 158.

 

Qualification Summary

Qualification type:
Level 6 vocational diploma

Qualification duration:
18-24 months (dependent on learner and choice of qualification)

Awarding body:
Ofqual regulated through the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (part of Birmingham City University)

Study method:
Part-time blended learning including a mix of virtual classrooms, online learning and face-to-face sessions

Qualification outcome:
DRS is accredited by CABE and DRSV is eligible for direct entry into RICS via the Associate Residential Survey and Valuation pathway.

Learning credits:
DRS: 52
DRSV: 80 

 

About the Sava School of Surveying

The Sava School of Surveying is the leading provider of professional surveying qualifications, shaping careers and supporting better homes. We offer the UK’s leading professional, degree-alternative pathways into the residential surveying profession through our industry-recognised surveying diplomas. Since 2014, our diplomas have enabled 1,000 graduates to launch rewarding new careers and build on their property expertise, opening doors to people from a wide variety of backgrounds through accessible and inclusive learning.

In addition, our Skills Builder + qualifications are helping to enhance building surveying skills in the social housing sector, offering a suite of stackable Level 4 qualifications covering technical subjects such as building services, damp and mould and more. 

Sava School of Surveying, 4 Mill Square, Featherstone Road, Milton Keynes MK12 5ZD E: hello@sava.co.uk T: 01908 672787

Sava School of Surveying is the trading name of Sava Limited (registered in England, number 01753762).

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