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Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship

Course at a glance

Subject Area:
Quantity Surveying
Attendance:
Apprenticeship
Qualification:

BSc (hons) Construction Quantity Surveying

Course Start:
September
Course Length:
3 years not including EPA
Location:
South Bank Campus
Cost:
N/A

Course overview

This course is designed to enable apprentices to gain an in-depth understanding of quantity surveying and wider aspects of the commercial roles in construction.

Apprentices will be on programme for 3 years, not including the End Point Assessment (EPA), and will be in full-time employment whilst attending the College on either a block release, or day release basis.

Apprentices will work towards the EPA with the CIOB and can be awarded membership status (MCIOB) status on completion.

Apprentices will be asked to complete an initial skill scan in which they will demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviours gained against the criteria provided. This is reviewed throughout the apprenticeship to identify any gaps in knowledge, or progress made.

The course is specifically aimed at those wishing to progress on to careers in construction quantity surveying but will also allow entry into careers with project management companies, government agencies, local authorities and modelling specialists.

Typical job titles can include Construction Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Cost Manager, Procurement / Bid team member.

Entry requirements

To qualify for this course, applicants will need to have achieved an appropriate level 4 qualification, such as Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Quantity Surveying.

Employers may specify additional entry requirements.

Modules studied on this course include:

Level 5

  • Project Appraisal and Cost Control
  • Construction Contract Law
  • Measurement 1 & Documentation
  • Management of Organisation
  • Building Economics
  • Measurement 2 & Estimating

Level 6

  • Project Management
  • Contract Practice & Administration
  • Research Project
  • Sustainable Construction & the built environment
  • Quantity Surveying Project
  • Corporate Management & Finance

If apprentices would like to progress with their formal qualifications, they could explore Post-graduate qualifications in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution. Alternatively, graduates often work towards their RICS chartership.

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