Description
A career in quantity surveying is well suited for those with a desire to get involved in the exciting world of construction and development. With a focus on accuracy and precision, quantity surveyors are responsible for measuring and costings construction projects. A typical day might involve conducting site visits, taking measurements, preparing reports and liaising with clients and other professionals.The role of a quantity surveyor is essential to the success of any construction project, large or small. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, then quantity surveying could be for you.
The quantity surveyor is a highly skilled professional who provides essential advice and support to the construction industry. As a member of a team of experienced and qualified professionals, the quantity surveyor is uniquely placed to offer unbiased and accurate advice on all aspects of construction costs.
Topics for this course
Subjects
- Construction and Maintenance of Buildings
- Fundamentals of Drawings and Surveying
- Measurement Processes for Construction
- Mathematical Applications and Statistics
- Construction Materials and Structural Design
- Advanced Measurement for Construction
- Management Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment
- Construction and Building Technology
- Contractual Procedures and Procurement for Construction
- Measuring, Tendering and Estimating Construction and the Built Environment
- Economics for Construction and Built Environment
- Civil Engineering Measurements
- Effective Communication Skills
- Law and Contract for construction & Built Environment
- Pre-construction Cost Control
- Post-contract Quantity Surveying Management
- Financial Accounting for Quantity Surveying Projects
- Employability Skills
GCE A/L with two passes Maths and Engineering in one sitting, BTEC Level 3 in a relevant subject, or NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject.
Final year of a relevant degree program
