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Residential Surveyor Section

Residential Surveyor Section

 Residential Surveyor Section

 

CABE’s Residential Surveyor Section (RSS) is designed to provide residential surveyors with
an additional level of competence to help set themselves apart in a crowded marketplace.

 

The RSS sets a benchmark for surveyors working on residential property and gives you a way to prove your competence and be recognised for your high standard of work. The RSS also creates a pathway to CABE Chartered Membership for residential surveyors.

 


About the section

There are three levels of Residential Surveyor Section membership.  
Each level recognises the qualifications, skills and knowledge at
different stages of your career:

  • Technician Residential Surveyor
  • Associate Residential Surveyor; and
  • Residential Surveyor.

Why join the RSS?

Becoming a member of the RSS gives you:

  • enhanced professional credibility 
  • access to a community of professional peers; and
  • evidence of your tested competence in a specialised role.


Application Process


By assessing your competence based on your qualifications and experience, we can offer you a route regardless of which stage in your career you are at.

During the three-stage application process, you will be asked to:


  1. explain how you meet the competences outlined in a tailored framework for residential surveyors

  2. provide examples of sample reports and previous work; and

  3. expand on your experiences.
 

Three-stage application process:

Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage Three

How to apply

There are three routes for assessment.


  1. Qualification route

  2. Experience route; and

  3. Direct entry.*

 

To help you decide which route to apply via, read the Complete Guide to Assessment through the
CABE Residential Surveyor Section where you will also find information on the relevant competence frameworks.

 

Download the Complete Guide

 

Application Forms

Start your application by completing the application form for your chosen route.

 





*For more information on Direct Entry, please see the Complete Guide.

 

Examples of relevant qualifications for the Qualification Routes of assessment:

In addition to the length of residential surveying experience specified in the eligibility criteria, these are the types of qualifications we might expect you to have attained if you believe you are eligible for the Qualification Route of assessment. This list is not exhaustive, and you should contact us if you are not sure if your qualification is relevant prior to downloading the Stage 1 form, so we can ensure you apply via the correct route: 

Level 4 (RQF 4) – Technician Residential Surveyor / Associate Residential Surveyor

Examples of relevant qualifications:

  • HNC in Building Surveying
  • HNC in Construction and the Built Environment
  • HNC in Civil Engineering
  • Certificate or Diploma in Construction Practice & Management (Level 4)
  • NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision (with surveying/building focus)

Level 5 (RQF 5) – Associate Residential Surveyor

Examples of relevant qualifications:

  • HND in Building Surveying
  • HND in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Foundation Degree (FdSc/FdEng) in Building Surveying or Construction Management
  • NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management (Building and Civil Engineering)
  • Higher Apprenticeship in Construction Management (Level 5)

Level 6 (RQF 6) – Residential Surveyor/Chartered Member (if applicable)

Examples of relevant qualifications:

  • BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying
  • BSc (Hons) in Construction Management (with surveying pathway/specialism)
  • BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (with building/property/surveying relevance)
  • NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Chartered Surveying (Residential Pathway)

 

 

Already a CABE Member?

To apply for any of the RSS levels, you must hold CABE membership at the appropriate level, but don’t worry, you can also opt to upgrade your CABE membership during the application process for the RSS.

 Level of RSS membership    Grade of CABE membership  
 Technician Residential Surveyor    Technician (Tech CABE) or above
 Associate Residential Surveyor    Associate (ACABE) or above
 Residential Surveyor    Chartered Member (MCABE) or above

 

Not a CABE Member?

You can apply for CABE Chartered Membership (MCABE) within your application to join the RSS as a Residential Surveyor.

 

If you want to apply to join the section as a Technical Residential Surveyor or Associate Residential Surveyor, you must first apply for CABE Technician (Tech CABE) or Associate (ACABE) membership before following the CABE Member route for the RSS. 

 



Reasonable Adjustments

CABE is committed to ensuring equal access to our services and has in place a Reasonable Adjustment Policy for RSS applicants who require additional support.

 

Reasonable Adjustments Policy

 

If you have any enquires please contact rss@cbuilde.com