Diploma in

Adjudication in the
Construction Industry

CIArb recognised course provider rics.org/adjudication

Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry

Diploma in Adjudication
in the Construction
Industry (QCF Level 5)
A pathway
RICS towards Service
Dispute Resolution potential entry onto
has developed a the
RICS Panel
nationally of Adjudicators
recognised diploma which will give you
the skills and knowledge to seek fee earning work
as an adjudicator.
This 18 month, 4 module distance learning course (with some
face-to-face tutorials and assessment), which is based on the National
Occupational Standards developed by the Construction Industry Council,
will cover the theory and practical skills you need to arbitrate on disputes.
For those looking to represent parties at adjudication, modules 1-3
can be studied as a certificate in order to gain in-depth knowledge
of the legal principles and cement understanding of the process.

A pathway towards potential entry

onto the RICS Panel of Adjudicators

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On successful completion of the Diploma, You will gain the following

candidates details will be retained in a pool
that will be considered for vacancies on
knowledge and skills:
the RICS presidents Panel of Adjudicators
Qualification Learning outcome
(subject to any further assessment or
mentoring that is considered appropriate) Certificate understand the nature of
as and when they arise. unit 1 law and its place in society
understand how the law
Units 1-3 of the Diploma constitute the of contract is applied to
Certificate in Adjudication in the Construction the practice of adjudication
Industry. The Certificate covers the practicalities understand how the law
of using adjudication from the perspective of of tort is applied to the
a potential adjudicator or party representative practice of adjudication
and is suitable for those who already have a understand how the rules
basic understanding of the general principles of evidence are applied to
of adjudication and who represent, or intend to the practice of adjudication.
represent, parties in adjudication or who wish Certificate understand the application
to progress to practise as an adjudicator. unit 2 of the law of adjudication.

The awarding body for these qualifications Certificate understand the process of
is the Royal Society of Public Health, who unit 3 commencing adjudication
developed the qualification with RICS. understand the process
of planning and running an
adjudication for the various
parties involved
understand how to
draft submissions for
I would highly recommend adjudication.

this course for anyone Diploma

unit 4
advanced knowledge and
understanding of contract
wishing to start their and tort law to adjudication
the ability to competently run
career in ADR adjudication proceedings
write and deliver an
Siobhan Neville BSc (Hons),
accurate, reasoned and
MRICS, MCIArb past delegate
enforceable decision.

This course is a distance learning course with attendance on tutorial days

and assessment days as detailed in the calendar. Access to RICS Guidance
Notes will be provided but candidates will be required to purchase other
reading materials Further details of the programme are provided overleaf.

Register today
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Section A
Level 5 Certificate in
Adjudication in the
Construction Industry
The Level 5 Certificate in Adjudication in
the Construction Industry is a qualification
that covers the application of English law to
adjudication (Unit 1), the law of adjudication
(Unit 2) and practice and procedure in
adjudication (Unit 3). The qualification
is based on the National Occupational
Standards developed by the
Construction Industry Council.
Holders of this qualification will have
demonstrated their knowledge and
understanding of the nature of law and its
place in society, an understanding of the law
of contract, tort and evidence and how they are
applied to the practice of adjudication, as well as
an understanding of the application of the law of
adjudication and the process of commencing,
planning and running an adjudication.
The qualification is suitable for persons with
educational qualifications of at least A level
standard or equivalent, and/or those with
practical experience in dispute resolution
procedures, who have an understanding
of the general principles of construction
adjudication and who represent, or intend to
represent, parties in adjudication or who wish
to progress to practise as an adjudicator.
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Unit 1 the application of English
law and the law of contract, tort
and evidence to adjudication in the
construction industry.
Course content
the nature of law and its place in society
how the law of contract is applied to the
practice of adjudication
how the law of tort is applied to the
practice of adjudication
how the rules of evidence are applied
to the practice of adjudication.
Assessment
Attainment of the learning outcomes for
this unit will be assessed by a three hour
examination. There are two tutorial days
as part of this unit.
Unit 2 the application of the law of
adjudication to the construction industry.
Course content
the Application of the Law of Adjudication.
Assessment
Attainment of the learning outcomes for this
unit will be assessed by an examination.
There is one tutorial day as part of this unit.
Unit 3 practice and procedure of
adjudication for the construction
industry.
Course content
the process of commencing adjudication
the process of planning and running an
adjudication for the various parties involved
draft submissions for adjudication.
Assessment
Attainment of the learning outcomes for
this unit will be assessed by a home study
assignment. The assignment will consist of
a number of tasks to be completed that are
based on a presented scenario.

Section B
Level 5 Diploma in
Adjudication in the
Construction Industry
The Level 5 Diploma in Adjudication in the
Construction Industry is a qualification consisting
of four units. This consists of Units 1, 2, 3 as per
the Certificate with an additional Unit 4.
The qualification is based on the National
Occupational Standards developed by the
Construction Industry Council.
Holders of this qualification will have
demonstrated their knowledge and
understanding of the considerations relevant
to the candidature, selection, appointment
and discharge of the role of adjudicator,
including the production of an enforceable
Decision. The qualification is suitable for
persons with experience in dispute resolution
procedures, who have an understanding
of the general principles of construction
adjudication and who wish to progress to
practise as an adjudicator.
CIArb recognised course provider.
Candidates who successfully complete
the Diploma in Adjudication* will be
admitted to CIArb for Fellowship subject
to a Peer interview.
* please note a minimum 70% pass rate must be achieved
for Module 4.
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Unit 1 the application of English
law and the law of contract, tort
and evidence to adjudication in
the construction industry.
Unit 2 the application of
the law of adjudication to
the construction industry.
Unit 3 practice and
procedure of adjudication
for the construction industry.
(These 3 units comprise the Certificate in
Adjudication in the Construction Industry).
PLUS
Unit 4 production of an enforceable
decision by an adjudicator in the
construction industry.
Course content
format and content of an enforceable
reasoned decision.
Assessment
Attainment of the learning outcomes for
this unit will be assessed by a case study.
Candidates will be required to produce an
enforceable reasoned Decision based on
material supplied in the case study.
There are three tutorials as part of this unit.
This qualification has been developed by
RICS Adjudication Working Party and
RSPH. Members of working party include:
Dr Franco Mastrandrea LLB MSc Phd
FRICS FCIARB,
Mark Entwistle LLB (Hons) FRICS FCIARB,
Matt Molloy MSc FRICS FCIARB FCIOB,
chaired by Eric Mouzer FRICS FCIARB.
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Diploma in Adjudication calendar

Date Activity

16/11/2016 Diploma unit 1 commences reading week 1

08/02/2017 Unit 1 tutorial 1 week 13

19/04/2017 Unit 1 tutorial 2 week 23

17/05/2017 Unit 1 exam

24/05/2017 Diploma unit 2 commences

05/07/2017 Unit 2 tutorial

02/08/2017 Unit 2 exam

16/08/2017 Unit 3 commences

04/10/2017 Unit 3 tutorial 1

25/10/2017 Unit 3 tutorial 2

15/11/2017 Submit unit 3 assignment

22/11/2017 Diploma unit 4 commences

06/12/2017 Unit 4 tutorial 1

07/02/2018 Unit 4 tutorial 2

28/03/2018 Unit 4 tutorial 3

25/04/2018 Submit case study (unit 4 assignment)

Results for exams/assessment usually take approx 12 weeks to mark and distribute.

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Pricing
Certificate unit 1 (total cost including Diploma (total cost including three tutorial
two tutorials, exam and self-assessment days, case study and self-assessment
questions) 895 plus VAT questions) 1750 plus VAT, with a reduction
to 1335 plus VAT upon registration and
Certificate unit 2 (total cost including one payment of units 1-3.
tutorial, exam and self-assessment questions)
755 plus VAT Reduced price for registering onto units
1-3 certificate and diploma 3740 plus VAT
Certificate unit 3 (total cost includes two
tutorial days, assignment and self-assessment
questions) 755 plus VAT

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