ISO 19650-2:2018 (Building Information Modelling - BIM) Course

1. Introduction to ISO 19650 and BIM Framework Scope, principles, and benefits of BIM in construction and asset management.

2. ISO 19650‑2:2018 Requirements Clauses, mandatory documentation, and integration with project workflows.

3. Information Management Processes Defining information requirements, exchange protocols, and data structures.

4. Common Data Environment (CDE) Principles Establishing and managing a CDE for collaboration and compliance.

5. Roles and Responsibilities in BIM Projects Information managers, project delivery teams, and client responsibilities.

6. Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines Audit types, principles, and auditor responsibilities in BIM projects.

7. Audit Planning and Preparation for BIM Systems Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.

8. Conducting BIM Audits Evidence collection, stakeholder interviews, and digital asset verification.

9. Continual Improvement in BIM Systems Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.

10. Certification Process and Auditor Role Preparing organizations for ISO 19650 certification, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.

• Builds competence in auditing ISO 19650‑2:2018 BIM processes

• Enhances compliance with ISO 19650 and ISO 19011 auditing standards

• Strengthens skills in information management, CDE setup, and reporting

• Provides tools for documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement

• Offers recognized certification to support careers in construction auditing, BIM consultancy, and compliance leadership

• Construction project managers and BIM coordinators

• Auditors and compliance professionals in construction and asset management

• Consultants specializing in BIM and digital transformation

• Individuals progressing from ISO 19650 Foundation or Internal Auditor courses (BMIA‑414)

• Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project

• Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission

• Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission

• Passing Score: 70%

• Duration: 5–6 days (35–40 hours total)

• Certification: ISO 19650‑2:2018 (BIM) Course (BIMA)

To deliver this Qualification, HiQual UK Approved ATPs must demonstrate the capability to deliver, assess, and internally quality assure qualifications in line with recognised regulatory principles and the expectations of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Approved centres must operate effective systems to ensure the validity, reliability, fairness, consistency, and security of assessment.

1. Centre Recognition and Legal Compliance

Centres must be formally recognised by HiQual UK prior to the delivery or assessment of any qualification. To maintain recognition, centres must: Be a legally constituted organisation operating in compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements. Demonstrate effective governance, management oversight, and clear lines of accountability. Comply with all HiQual UK policies, procedures, and conditions of centre recognition. Notify HiQual UK promptly of any material changes that may affect delivery, assessment, or internal quality assurance arrangements.

2. Resources, Facilities, and Learning Environment

Centres must ensure that sufficient and appropriate resources are in place to support learning and assessment. This includes: Learning environments appropriate to the mode of delivery, including classrooms and, where applicable, specialist or practical facilities. Access to learning and assessment resources that enable learners to meet qualification outcomes. Secure systems for managing learner data, assessment records, and certification claims. Arrangements that support equality of access and reasonable adjustments for learners where required.

3. Staff Competence and Occupational Expertise

Centres must ensure that all staff involved in delivery, assessment, and internal quality assurance are competent and suitably qualified. Centres must: Appoint tutors with appropriate subject knowledge, teaching competence, and relevant occupational or professional experience. Ensure assessors are trained and competent in applying HiQual UK assessment requirements and standards. Appoint a qualified Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) responsible for monitoring assessment practice and decisions. Maintain records of staff qualifications, experience, training, and continuing professional development (CPD).

4. Assessment Practice and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

Centres must operate robust internal quality assurance systems to ensure assessment integrity. Centres must: Ensure assessment is valid, fit for purpose, and conducted in line with HiQual UK requirements. Implement effective IQA procedures to monitor assessor performance and confirm the consistency of assessment decisions. Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of learner registration, assessment evidence, and outcomes. Carry out regular internal reviews and standardisation activities to support continuous improvement.

5. Integrity, Risk Management, and Malpractice

Centres must take appropriate measures to protect the integrity of assessment. Centres must: Maintain policies and procedures for the prevention, identification, and management of malpractice and maladministration. Ensure secure handling, storage, and retention of assessment materials and learner evidence. Report any suspected or confirmed malpractice to HiQual UK in accordance with published procedures.

6. Health, Safety, Safeguarding, and Learner Protection

Centres must provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Centres must: Comply with applicable health and safety and safeguarding legislation. Conduct risk assessments for learning activities, particularly where practical or technical work is involved. Maintain procedures to safeguard learner welfare and wellbeing.

7. Learner Information, Support, and Fair Treatment

Centres must ensure learners are informed, supported, and treated fairly. Centres must: Provide clear and accurate information on programme requirements, assessment methods, and certification. Ensure learners receive timely and constructive feedback on assessment outcomes. Operate transparent complaints and appeals procedures aligned with HiQual UK requirements. Manage learner information securely in compliance with data protection legislation.