BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA - SPECIFICATION
The qualification at Level 3 has two assessment components both of which cover the full content of the qualifications.
- Coursework assessed in terms of competence in practical areas where knowledge and understanding can be applied in real and motivating contexts.
- An externally set and externally marked examination to assess knowledge and understanding that underpins user competence. This also covers all aspects.
The qualification is unit based. The Certificate consists of three units. Each unit has a credit value in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is expected to be supported with 60 Guided Learning Hours. 30 credits for the Certificate equating to 180 GLH.
Coursework contributes 30 marks in the Certificate. The examination is worth 70 marks. To pass the Certificate with a grade E candidates need to achieve 20 marks in the examination on top of the 30 acquired from the coursework, grade D when they achieve 25 marks, grade C for 30 marks, grade B 40 marks, grade A, 45 marks and grade A* for 50 marks. This equates to 50% through to 80% of the marks in the qualification as a whole.
Candidates will be provided with their marks as well as their grades. Candidates can take the examination when their assessors judge that they are ready and when they have completed the coursework to a Level 3 standard across the required units.
50 credits required.
Link to the Level 3 Units
TLM Level 3 Qualifications in Designing, Engineering and Constructing a Sustainable Built Environment (RQF) - Handbook
Qualification overview, including purpose and key characteristics.
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Summary of the Qualifications Specifications
A summary of the specification for this qualification.
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Qualification Content
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Annexe C – Assessors guide to criteria
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Annexe D – Summary of the units and assessment
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