The programme is to introduce the key principles of quantity surveying, incorporating sound cost planning and estimating, measurement, costing studies, tendering, management of equipment and materials, human resource management and a series of legal and contractual considerations.
The main objective of the programme is to develop competent quantity surveyor who will have the skills to effectively undertake projects in the construction market.
ACCREDITATIONS
Eligible to apply for Chartered Membership & Chartered Building Engineer after 4 years of experience post-graduation
CONTENT
- Construction Technology
This module is to provide the student with a basic knowledge of every aspect of the technology of domestic low-rise construction as well the understanding of modern method of construction, and materials of construction for more complex multi-storey construction/larger framed industrial and commercial building using more modern industrialised techniques.
2. Construction Contracts
This module provides an overview of the principles of contract laws and how they are reflected in the construction industry’s contracting practices.
3. Procurement
This module provides an overview of the principles and methods of construction project procurement.
4. Facilities Management Principles
This module provides the student with an overview of facilities management practice in the UK, Europe and other parts of the world and to raise the awareness of the scope and context of the Facilities Management role.
5. Advance Construction Technology and Services
To provide an overview on the construction techniques of framed multi-storey buildings as well the technology of building services installations.
6. Management in the Built Environment
To understand the concept and principles of management in the built environment.
7. Cost Planning and Estimation
To explore pre-contract and post-contract activities. At the pre-contract stage- cost planning and the link between design and cost will be explored. At the post-contract stage- understanding between the work that is undertaken on site and its associated cost and value will be developed.
8. Measurement and Costing Studies
To introduce the procedures and techniques involved in the measurement and quantification for both complex buildings and civil engineering works.
9. Quantity Surveying Project
To enable students to apply the knowledge gained from the previous modules within the programme.
10. Construction Practice
To introduce students to the procedures required for the successful planning and management of construction projects from pre-tender stage until completion.
ASSESSMENTS/WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
- Exams are conducted at the end of each module.
- There are 10 exam modules.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 90% attendance for student pass holders is required and 75% attendance is required for non-student pass holders
- Minimum mark of 40% is required to pass each module
- Quantity Surveyor
- Project Coordinator in Building Information Modeling
- Site Supervisor
- Project Manager
ADMISSION CRITERIA
- Academic: Minimum age: 18, 2 A levels, IB Pass or equivalent, Diploma from Singapore polytechnics, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from PEIs equivalent to Trent Global College qualifications, Foundation programme or Diplomas from BCA Academy, International Diploma/Advanced Diploma or equivalent to UK RQF level 3
- Language Proficiency: Obtained a pass in English with Grade D7 or higher
- Mature executives who do not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but are at least 30 years of age with 8 years of working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
