Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying
Construction & Engineering Higher National Diploma

Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying

A career in quantity surveying is well suited for those with a desire to get involved in the exciting world of construction and development.

Duration
24 Months
Study Mode
Part-time
Delivery
Physical

Programme Overview

Comprehensive introduction to the programme

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.

Programme Structure

Academic curriculum and module breakdown

  • 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

Entry Requirements

Academic prerequisites and admission criteria

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.

What’s Next for You

Academic pathways and career progression

Career Path

Entry Level: Final year of a relevant degree program