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The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Quantity Surveying Technician. Typical job titles can include Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveying Technician, Assistant Cost Engineer or Assistant Cost Analyst.
Construction Quantity Surveying Technicians are associated with the monitoring and control of costs and contracts on construction projects and are based on sites or in offices.
The main duties and tasks of a Construction Surveying Technician are:
- Assisting senior managers with the budgeting of construction projects
- Control of costs during a construction project
- Selection and management of specialist contractors
- To contribute to the mitigation of disputes using accurate records
- Recording, control and reporting of income and expenditure on a construction project
- Valuation of progress on construction projects
- To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project
Benefits for the Employer
Enrolling your apprentice onto the Construction Quantity Surveying Technician ST0049 standard is an investment in precision and project cost management expertise. This standard equips apprentices with skills tailored to the UK construction industry, ensuring that projects are delivered on budget and in compliance with industry standards. It’s a valuable pathway to develop knowledgeable professionals who contribute to the financial and operational success of construction projects.
Benefits for the Apprentice
The Construction Quantity Surveying Technician ST0049 standard offers a direct route into a vital role within the UK construction sector. Apprentices gain practical skills in project management, cost control, and risk assessment, building a solid foundation for a rewarding career. This qualification opens doors to future roles, from quantity surveying to construction management, giving you a competitive edge in the industry.
Study Commitment
Part-Time attendance
Learning Approach
Combination of day release for 2.5 years to study and achieve Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England, alongside progression of workplace evidence to support knowledge, skills and behaviours for end point assessment (EPA).
Qualification Awarded
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England.
Next Steps
Contact EmployerTraining@DNColleges.ac.uk
Location
University Campus Doncaster (UCDon)
What You’ll Learn
Course Structure
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England.
Delivery will be day release over two years.
Unit structure:
Core Mandatory Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)
Core Mandatory Unit 4: The Construction Environment
Core Mandatory Unit 10: Measurement & Estimating
Core Mandatory Unit 12: Tender & Procurement
Core Mandatory Unit 23: Construction Economics & Sustainability
Core Mandatory Unit 25: Quantity Surveying Practice
Core Mandatory Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling
Core Mandatory Unit 27: Law & Legal Frameworks in Quantity Surveying
How You're Assessed
Assessment Methods
There are 3 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 6 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 3 elements are:
Assessment 1: Online test
Assessment 2: Project
Assessment 3: Professional discussion
Career Destinations
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Your progression pathway
Before this Level 3 qualification
This course Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship Standard ST0049
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Progression
Progression
Successful completion of the apprentice can lead to progression onto Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying for England. Or alternatively progression to a Degree Apprenticeship
Costs
Course Fees
UK
Any fees for a 19+ learner, where the company is a non-Apprenticeship Levy payer will be paid by the company.
For Careers Advisers
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 4
Duration
36 Months
Study Mode
Part-Time
Awarding Body
Pearson
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