This course is designed for surveyors and construction practitioners wishing to act as adjudicators or act for parties in adjudication in construction-related disputes.
Summary
Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Adjudication (PGDipAdj)
Duration: 2 years
Time commitment: 15 hours of study a week for 40 weeks of each year
Apply by: 15 January 2010
Course starts: 1 March 2010
Accreditation – CIARB
At the end of Year 1, after successfully completing the Principles of Adjudication assignments, you can apply for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. After successfully completing both Year 1 modules you can apply for Membership.
When you have successfully completed the entire course you can apply for Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Entry requirements
You should have one of the following:
• Successfully completed the entry course of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• A degree from a recognised institution of higher education
• Been admitted as a member (other than a student member) of a recognized professional body
• Demonstrable experience suitable to undertake the course
Exemptions
Exemption from the Contract, Tort and Evidence module will be granted if you have:
• A degree in law recognised as exempting you from the Common Professional Examinations of the Law Society or the Bar Council
• A diploma in law recognised by the Law Society or the Bar Council
• A UK Legal Practice Certificate
Exemption from the Principles of Adjudication module will be granted if you have passed the equivalent module with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators or other educational institution.
If you have equivalent qualifications from non-UK jurisdictions your application will be assessed on an individual basis.
Course outline
Year 1
Contract, Tort and Evidence – English legal system – nature and sources of law. Law of contract – formation; contents; discharge; limitation periods; remedies for breach of contract. Law of tort – negligence; nuisance; trespass; occupier’s liability and defective premises; defences and remedies. Law of evidence – rules of civil evidence covering admissibility, proof and privilege.
Principles of Adjudication – contractual and statutory adjudication, looking specifically at the
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and the Scheme for Construction Contracts Regulations, and jurisdiction and rules of natural justice.
Year 2
Adjudication Practice and Procedure – builds on the Principles of Adjudication module and introduces practical problems that can arise during the adjudication process.
Drafting and Decision Writing – the various letters and orders an adjudicator will be required to issue; how to analyse evidence presented in a case; how decisions should be presented.
Face-to-Face teaching
Normally a two-day session is held in March/April and a three-day session in September each year in Reading (overnight accommodation is included in the course fee). Teaching may be provided in other locations, student numbers permitting.
Assessment
Assessment consists of assignments and examinations in all modules. Drafting and Decision Writing places more emphasis on examinations.
Assignments
You will complete and submit six assignments a year for assessment according to the timetable of the course.
Exams
Examinations are normally held in November and comprise:
• One 2-hour and two 3-hour written papers in Year 1
• One 2-hour, one 3-hour and one 4-hour written paper in Year 2
Admissions and enquiries
Email: courses@cem.ac.uk
Tel: 0800 019 9697 (freephone UK)
+44 (0) 118 921 4696 (international)
Fax: +44 (0) 118 921 4620