About Total Training & Development Ltd

Total Training and Development Ltd are the leading provider of Building Control related NVQs as well as Construction Site Management qualifications for the built environment. In addition we also offer assessor training, fire safety and a whole range of other qualifications for those working in a range of different sectors.

TTD is:

ABBE: Approved Assessment Centre
CABE: Academic Partner and Approved Assessment Centre
CIOB: Approved Centre
CITB: Approved Training Organisation
Pro Qual Approved Assessment Centre

We are registered on the UK register of learning providers. Registration number: 10084056.

Staff Credentials

Each member of teaching staff at TTD has the following formal qualifications and professional recognitions:

PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education)
MSc in Construction Management
BSc (Hons) Building Control Engineering
Chartered Building Engineers with the CABE
Chartered Construction Managers with the CIOB
Members of the Institution of Engineering Technologists
Associates of the Institution of Fire Engineers

So you can rest assured that all TTD courses are delivered by educated and fully qualified professionals.

Latest News

TTD Launch new Building Control Qualifications

26th August 2020

After a year in the development and design stages, TTD is proud to launch its brand new Building Control Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Building Control Business Support and Customer Care Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Site Inspection and Plan Assessment Both qualifications are awarded by the ABBE (Awarding Body for the Built Environment) and are OfQual regulated The new qualifications complement TTD’s already successful: NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Building Control Technical Support NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Building Control Enrolments for both programmes commence in October 2021. All programmes are awarded by the ABBE (Awarding Body for…

Building Control Qualifications

We offer these specific building control qualifications:

Level 2 Certificate in Building Control Business Support and Customer Care
NVQ level 3 Diploma in Building Control Technical Support (QCF)
Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Site Inspection and Plan Assessment
NVQ level 6 Diploma in Building Control (QCF)

All programmes are awarded by the ABBE (Awarding Body for the Built Environment) and Accredited by the CABE (Chartered Association of Building Engineers).

Routes to Becoming Chartered

TTD offers qualifications that provide a direct pathway to full corporate membership of the CABE and CIOB

Construction Site Management Qualifications

Awarded by the CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building), we offer the following construction site management qualifications:

Level 4 Certificate in Construction Site Management (RQF)
Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Management (RQF)
Level 4 Graduate Conversion Certificate
CIOB Chartered Membership Programme
CIOB APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) Assessment

Awarded by Pro Qual, we offer the following NVQ Construction Site Management qualifications:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)
Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management

Additional Courses

Awarded by the ABBE (Awarding Body for the Built Environment), these are the additional courses we offer:

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Town Planning Technical Support
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Conservation
Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievements

Upcoming Events

Enrolments on our courses are open regularly. We also attend conferences and other events throughout the year where you can come and have a chat with us about your future. Check out the events below. Click the “Find out more” button for more details. For our full list of enrolment and other events, visit our Events page.

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We pride ourselves on the quality of our training and giving 100% satisfaction to our clients and students in helping them achieve their goals in business and their careers. Here is what just a few of our clients have said about our training:

Sean Footitt ACABE

Building Control Surveyor - East Midlands Building Consultancy

"The NVQ Level 6 in Building Control was very well presented and supported and on completion which took 14 months allowed me to achieve Associate level of the CABE, highly recommended."

Kayleigh Tubb C. Build E MCABE

Building Control Surveyor - Stroma Building Control

"Back in March 2019 I completed my NVQ Level 6 in Building Control provided by Total Training and Development Ltd and gained everything I could from that course.

With that a year on I have just passed my Professional Interview with CABE and now a Chartered Building Engineer whilst only working in Building Control for 3 years. Without the help of David through this I don’t think I would be where I am today.

I can’t thank David enough for all the support he provided me not only throughout my NVQ but also when writing my Technical Submission and prepping me the day before my Interview!

So once again thank you so so much! I would HIGHLY recommend Total Training and Development Ltd if you are looking for a Building Control Course "

George Parkes C Build E MCABE BSC (Hons)

Building Control Surveyor (Leeds) at Bureau Veritas

"To any trainee/graduate building control surveyors out there looking to gain valuable CPD, I would strongly recommend undertaking the NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Building Control run by Total Training and Development Ltd. As someone who has completed the course, I can say first hand how beneficial it was in helping me gain gull professional membership with CABE and has put me on the right path to achieving my career goals."

Kerri Branson

Principal Building Control Surveyor at East Northamptonshire Council

The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Building Control was useful to our trainee surveyor as it was the only recognised qualification, we could find out there that filled the gap between her Law Degree and Principal Entry to CABE.

The qualification suited the “on the job” training role we wanted the trainee to take and it was not a long drawn out process.

David’s one to one support for each unit during the course progression was invaluable to me and our trainee. The mentoring side was new to me at this level and our trainee had little construction background at the time. David was very good at making sure we were following the correct route throughout, he was always encouraging and helpful.

Our trainee has now taken on the post of Building Control Surveyor and is working towards her full CABE membership.

Sophie Adams C. Build E MCABE

Building Control Surveyor at East Northamptonshire Council

I started my Building Control journey in 2016 with no prior knowledge of the Building Regulations or the construction process. I started my level 6 NVQ in 2017 and I found the course to be enjoyable; Dave Barley was always keen and eager to assist or answer any questions I had. I found that the NVQ had a good mix of activities, including writing reports, producing PowerPoints or putting together diaries showing contraventions or risks over a few weeks at a time. This meant that I had to attend site either with a colleague or alone in order to obtain the information I needed. This allowed me to learn on the job but with a certain goal on mind. I subsequently completed my NVQ in 2018 and in November 2019 I had my Professional Interview with CABE which I am pleased to say I passed. I am now a Chartered Surveyor and the NVQ level 6 assisted in providing me with the basic knowledge on all aspects of Building Control to allow me to build my knowledge and ultimately pass my Professional Interview.

Jo Reynolds

Tech CABE Project Manager at Total Building Control

"The NVQ Level 3: Diploma in Building Control Technical Support delivered by Total Training and Development Ltd enabled me to achieve this, as well as gaining that valuable student membership of the CABE. I completed my NVQ in December 2019 and was able to upgrade my membership from Student to Tech CABE.
I have now started my NVQ Level 6: Diploma in Building Control again with Total Training and Development Ltd, which on successful completion will enable me to upgrade from Tech CABE to Associate Member. Both these qualifications are accredited by the CABE and have enabled me to place myself on a direct route to professional membership with the CABE, with my ultimate goal of becoming chartered and holding the designatory title of MCABE."

Rajvir Kalsi BA (Hons) ACABE

Building Control Surveyor at Assent Building Control

The NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Building Control provided an excellent overview on all aspects of Building Control. The modules were extremely well designed and relevant, and TTD’s method of 121 mentoring and prompt feedback made the process seamless.

The course offers a route to achieve full membership with the CABE and is a great way to learn, whilst carrying out your day to day activity. Now I have successfully achieved my NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Building Control I am now eligible for the grade of ACABE with the CABE and I’m now looking forward to working towards full membership. I would like to thank David for all his support and highly recommend the course.

Tania Underwood Tech CABE

Administrator and Quality Manager at Studious Ltd

The NVQ Level 3: Diploma in Building Control Technical Support has been invaluable in helping me achieve my Tech CABE membership. I started the course in November 2019 and completed it in June 2020. It has really developed my understanding in this area and Dave Barley, Head of Training and Development, was always full of encouragement. He was always on hand to answer any questions and his one to one support was greatly appreciated. The course itself had a good variation of reports, powerpoints and diary entries which my work role could incorporate and enabled me to complete the course in an achievable timescale.

Maria Apps

Office Administrator and Business Support at London Building Control

Just to feedback on the brilliant NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Building Control Technical Support course organised by Total Training and Development Ltd.

I have really enjoyed the learning experience and the knowledge I have gained which has boosted my confidence and ability immensely.

The experience and support with Dave Barley from start to finish was absolutely faultless, cannot recommend this course enough.

Conor Stevens, MCABE

(Senior Building Control Surveyor - MLM Building Control)

“I am so pleased to have been able to complete my NVQ through Total Training and Development ltd. The NVQ is a great steppingstone to being able to learn and demonstrate skills directly applicable to the job and is a fantastic way of evidencing competence when working towards becoming a chartered surveyor. Dave was extremely helpful throughout the process and was always able to assist when help was needed.”

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