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Diploma in
Adjudication in the
Construction Industry
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Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry
DRS 2014
Diploma in Adjudication
in the Construction
Industry (RSPH/RICS L5)
The RICS Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) has,
together with RSPH, developed an adjudication
qualication that is nationally accredited and
recognised by the Oce of the Qualications
and Examinations Regulator (OFQUAL).
The Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry, which
comprises four separate units, is a qualifcation for those wishing to
become an adjudicator. It will also be of great value to those seeking
the in-depth knowledge required to effectively represent parties. This
course also provides a pathway towards potential entry onto the RICS
Panel of Adjudicators.
A pathway towards potential entry
onto the RICS Panel of Adjudicators
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On successful completion of the Diploma,
candidates details will be retained in a pool
that will be considered for vacancies on
the RICS presidents Panel of Adjudicators
(subject to any further assessment or
mentoring that is considered appropriate)
as and when they arise.
The RSPH/RICS Certifcate in Adjudication
in the Construction Industry: units 1-3 of the
Diploma qualifcation can also constitute a
stand alone qualifcation, the Certifcate in
Adjudication in the Construction Industry.
The Certifcate covers the practicalities of
using adjudication from the perspective of a
potential adjudicator or party representative
and is suitable for those who already have a
basic understanding of the general principles
of adjudication and who represent, or intend
to represent, parties in adjudication or who
wish to progress to practise as an adjudicator.
The above qualifcations will be awarded
by the RSPH.
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.
Qualifcation Learning outcome
Certifcate
unit 1
understand the nature of
law and its place in society
understand how the law
of contract is applied to
the practice of adjudication
understand how the law
of tort is applied to the
practice of adjudication
understand how the rules
of evidence are applied to
the practice of adjudication.
Certifcate
unit 2
understand the application
of the law of adjudication.
Certifcate
unit 3
understand the process of
commencing adjudication
understand the process of
planning and running an
adjudication for the various
parties involved
understand how to
draft submissions for
adjudication.
Diploma
understand the nature of
law and its place in society
understand how the law
of contract is applied to
the practice of adjudication
understand how the law
of tort is applied to the
practice of adjudication.
Summary outline of qualications
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Diploma in Adjudication in the Construction Industry
DRS 2014
Section A
Level 5 Certicate in
Adjudication in the
Construction Industry
The Level 5 Certifcate in Adjudication in
the Construction Industry is a qualifcation
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 qualifcation
is based on the National Occupational
Standards developed by the
Construction Industry Council.
Holders of this qualifcation 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 qualifcation is suitable for persons with
educational qualifcations 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.
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.
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Section B
Level 5 Diploma in
Adjudication in the
Construction Industry
The Level 5 Diploma in Adjudication in the
Construction Industry is a qualifcation consisting
of four units. This consists of Units 1, 2, 3 as per
the Certifcate with an additional Unit 4.
The qualifcation is based on the National
Occupational Standards developed by the
Construction Industry Council.
Holders of this qualifcation 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 qualifcation 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.
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 Certifcate 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 qualifcation 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 in the Construction Industry
DRS 2014
Diploma in Adjudication calendar
Date Activity
17/09/2014 Start reading Award
22/10/2014 Answer pre-tutorial assignment
05/11/2014 Tutorial
12/11/2014 Submit assignment
19/11/2014 Diploma unit 1 starts reading wk 1
11/02/2015 Unit 1 tutorial 1, week 13
22/04/2015 Unit 1, tutorial 2, week 23
20/05/2015 Unit 1 exam
27/05/2015 Diploma unit 2 starts
08/07/2015 Unit 2 tutorial
05/08/2015 Unit 2 exam
19/08/2015 Unit 3 commences
07/10/2015 Unit 3 tutorial 1
28/10/2015 Unit 3 tutorial 2
18/11/2015 Submit unit 3 assignment
25/11/2015 Diploma unit 4 commences
09/12/2015 Unit 4 tutorial 1
10/02/2016 Unit 4 tutorial 2
30/03/2016 Unit 4 tutorial 3
27/04/2016 Submit case study (unit 4 assignment)
Results for exams/assessment usually take approx 12 weeks to mark and distribute.
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Certifcate unit 1 (total cost including
two tutorials, exam and self-assessment
questions) 895 plus VAT
Certifcate unit 2 (total cost including one
tutorial, exam and self-assessment questions)
755 plus VAT
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