Course Highlights
The Building & Quantity Surveying Diploma is your gateway to a thriving career in the UK construction industry. With urban development and infrastructure projects continuously evolving, skilled professionals in Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying are indispensable. Whether assessing costs, managing contracts, or ensuring structural integrity, this diploma equips learners with the tools to excel in various roles.
Earning potential in this field is promising, with entry-level salaries starting at approximately £25,000 and experienced professionals exceeding £60,000 per year. The UK construction sector offers diverse career paths in both private firms and public sector projects, ensuring job security and growth opportunities.
This course delves into the principles of Building Surveying, cost estimation techniques, procurement processes, and contract administration. Learners will explore risk evaluation, material management, and legal compliance, making them invaluable assets in the construction industry.
With demand rising for proficient Quantity Surveying experts, this diploma provides a competitive edge. From mastering surveying instruments to handling tendering procedures, graduates emerge ready to tackle different challenges and contribute effectively to the industry.
Learning outcome
- Develop expertise in Quantity Surveying principles and cost estimation.
- Understand Building Surveying methods for structural assessment.
- Gain knowledge of construction procurement and contract administration.
- Learn risk management strategies in construction projects.
- Explore the legal aspects influencing construction management.
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Why should I take this course?
- Enhances skills in Quantity Surveying and cost management.
- Provides career opportunities in the UK construction sector.
- Covers essential topics such as procurement, tendering, and legal compliance.
- Equips learners with surveying and contract administration expertise.
- Opens pathways to job roles in surveying, construction, and project planning.
Requirements
- No formal qualifications required, anyone from any academic background can take this course.
- Access to a computer or digital device with internet connectivity.
- Interest in Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying careers.
Career Path
- Quantity Surveyor
- Building Surveyor
- Construction Project Manager
- Contract Administrator
- Procurement Specialist
Course Curriculum
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Basics of Surveying
00:38:00 -
Quantity Survey: An Introduction
00:19:00
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Building Law Principles
00:29:00
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Building Procurement and Contract Administration
00:51:00
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Building Technology
00:32:00
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Building Pathology
00:23:00
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Building Adaption
00:37:00
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Cost Estimation
00:34:00
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Cost Management
00:19:00
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Elements and Factors influencing Cost Estimation
00:16:00
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Management of Material for construction
00:20:00
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Report Writing – Quantity Surveying
00:16:00
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Report Writing – Building Surveying
00:18:00
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Survey Report
00:25:00
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Legal Aspects
00:18:00
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Development of the Quantity Surveyor
00:16:00
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Quantity Surveying Measurement
00:47:00
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Pricing and Operational Estimation
00:25:00
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Contract Management and Tendering
00:31:00
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Procurement and Bill Preparation
00:27:00
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Predicting Potential Risk and Management
00:14:00
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Regulation and Control
00:20:00
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Tools and Techniques of Surveying
00:39:00
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Surveying Instrumentation
00:26:00
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Area Measurement
00:41:00
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Measurement of Volumes
00:33:00
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Levelling
00:39:00
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Contouring
00:17:00
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Distance Measurement
00:38:00
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Angles and Directions
00:28:00
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Error and Uncertainty
00:35:00
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Land Surveying Basics
00:29:00
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Land Surveying Instrumentation
00:25:00
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Land Surveying Methods and Techniques
00:30:00
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Topographic Surveying and Mapping
00:25:00
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Boundary Surveying
00:23:00
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Surveying Health and Safety
00:25:00
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Duration:17 hours, 8 minutes
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Access:1 Year
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Units:37
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