EPA

CIOB have recently introduced a new route to Chartered membership called the ‘EPA’.

Chartered status (MCIOB) via the EPA route is open to mature construction practitioners who may not have gained exempting academic qualification but can offer at least 5 years management experience in the construction industry.  The primary objective of the course is to prepare candidates for EPA assessments (both assignments and examinations).  The Professional Review takes place after successful completion of the EPA. The Experienced Practitioner Route must be completed within three years.

In brief, below is an overview of the three stages of the EPA:

Part A

Forward Initial assessment application (attached) via email to examenquiry@ciob.org.uk   If successful an applicant is offered Associate (ACIOB) or Incorporate (ICIOB) membership.

Cost:  membership subscription fee for 2008: $330aud 

Part B

4 x Learning Modules

Construction Technology - 2 written assignments

Health, Safety & the Environment - 2 written assignments

Management - Single 3 hour examination

Contract & Commercial Practice (CCP) - Single 3 hour examination  

Distance learning mirrors the ‘taught’ courses with full learning packs plus guidance notes mailed or emailed on a fortnightly basis with additional tutorial support.

The modules of Construction Technology and Health Safety & Environment will be assessed by two substantive coursework assignments of not more than 2000 words.  The modules of Management and Contract & Commercial Practice will be assessed by separate 3 hours examinations relating to written assignments.

Cost: £90 / $200aud per module + course provider fees 

Part C

Professional Review (as undertaken by all those wishing to attain Chartered Status).

Undertake professional review, technical assessment and interview.

If successful at interview you are granted Chartered Status (MCIOB).

Full details and application form are attached. 

Cost: Professional Review Application Fee is $307aud. 

Please find attached below further details, course provider’s overview and the EPA Part A Application form.

For further details and downloads click on this link: http://www.ciob.org.uk/membership/routes/epa  

If you have any queries please contact our office or Sue Dennison, Examination Manager directly via email to sdennison@ciob.org.uk. We will contact you in the near future to see whether you are interested in applying and/or have any queries regarding the EPA process.