Quantity Surveying

Partner Details

Oryx Universal College WLL

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of Quantity Surveying, and of the way in which those principles have developed an ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject(s) relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in Quantity Surveying Demonstrate an understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge A student who successfully completes a placement year will be eligible for the Sandwich award and will, in addition to the above, be able to demonstrate the professional and personal skills necessary for effective employment within a professional environment.

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

F2F-OUC-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To provide fundamental knowledge in and develop an advanced understanding of the theory and practice of construction technology, law, procurement, construction contracts, measurement, construction management, financial management , business management, information technology and project management in the wider business and built environment sectors. To provide opportunities for the critical appreciation and understanding of the significant factors constraining the effective management and development of the built environment, e.g. physical, legal, economic, sustainable and technological factors. To provide opportunities for collaborative and individual student-centred study on project tasks that simulate real working practices in order to develop analytical, critical and problem solving skills such that they can define, investigate and analyse problems, form judgements, make decisions and demonstrate the acquisition of such qualities. To provide a well-balanced education which allows the student to achieve his/her full academic potential at first degree level and in doing so to facilitate the development of independent logical thought and judgement. To provide the framework within which students can achieve the level of attainment, appropriate to their abilities in the context of the programme of study. To produce a basis for general professional experience and to encourage a consciousness of the professional, business and commercial environment. To provide opportunities to work in a multidisciplinary environment to facilitate decision making in the lifecycle of a project. To prepare students for the transition from Higher Education to employment within a professional context; and develop those transferable, specialist and employability skills that all stakeholders could reasonably expect of students who successfully complete a Quantity Surveying programme. To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the mainstream technology and the resources it uses for constructing domestic, industrial, and commercial buildings and infrastructure.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of academic and digital literacy in order to apply academic rigour to all aspects of your study.

Demonstrate knowledge and application of research design and methodology, leading to the undertaking of a significant independent research project.

Analyse, synthesise, and evaluate information from a range of sources to solve problems and support findings or hypotheses.

Reason, negotiate and discriminate critically and articulate and engage in intellectual debate.

Reflect on situations, oneself and on their lifelong learning and development

Demonstrate and exercise independent thinking and produce solutions to problems through the application of subject-specific knowledge and understanding.

Identify and solve problems individually and/or collaboratively.

Use appropriate techniques, digital tools, and applications to generate, manage, and collaborate on project information.

10.

Work collaboratively within construction project environments recognising equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms.

11.

Manipulate and sort data and present in a variety of ways.

12.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact development has on the environment and health and wellbeing and the initiatives available to minimise the impact.

13.

Use both general and industry standard digital tools with an awareness of the safe, ethical, and legal use of digital media.

14.

Use creativity and innovation in problem solving.

15.

Work with limited or contradictory information.

16.

Effectively communicate, through a variety of media.

17.

Manage time and resources.

18.

Appreciate and be aware of the needs of others and create good working relationships through teamwork and leadership.

19.

Demonstrate the ability to measure and quantify to support the design process, produce project information and to apply appropriate commercial management techniques to projects.

20.

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of time, cost, quality, and value drivers affecting the life cycle of a project.

21.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks and systems impacting on the design and construction of buildings, and the principles of procurement and contract administration.

22.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of digital technologies that support the construction process and the management of costs and value.

23.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding recognise the roles of other professionals and parties associated with construction, property and surveying throughout a building's life cycle and be aware of the benefits of collaborative practice including equality, diversity, inclusivity, professionalism, and ethics.

24.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding recognise the importance of professional ethics, their impact on the operation of the profession and their influence on society, conflict avoidance/dispute resolution, communities, and the stakeholders with whom they have contact.

25.

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and processes that deliver an inclusive environment recognising the diversity of user needs by putting people (of all ages and abilities) at the heart of the commercial management and quantity surveying process.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching will take place in the form of lectures, tutorials, problem solving sessions, seminars, workshops, computer sessions. Assessments will take the form of examinations, assignments, preparation of reports, essays, technological reports, oral presentations, workshops, computer-based exercises.

Opportunities for work related learning

This programme will be studied by students that are already working in the construction industry and as such they will be able to apply the knowledge they have obtained in the workplace to their studies. Work-related learning is also included within this programme, so students will have the opportunity to engage in real world projects and activities Work-related learning may take different forms, the most common being simulations of workplace activity; and employer-driven case studies.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Normally entry to this programme will be at level 6 and the programme will be studied over two years. Entry to this programme will be permitted if an applicant can demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes for levels 4 and 5 of the Oryx delivered, LJMU validated, BSc(Hons) full time programme, code 36398. Candidates will apply to Oryx who will advise whether entry may be given. Oryx will then map the qualification the applicant has previously been awarded to ensure that it is equivalent to 120 level 4 and 120 level 5 credits, and that the curriculum adequately maps against the full time programme curriculum. Applications will be sent to LJMU via the Link Tutor, who will submit them to the Faculty Recognition Group (FRG). If FRG approve the application, the applicants can be offered a place on the programme. Exceptionally, entry to level 5 of the programme will be allowed if a candidate can demonstrate that they have previously achieved the equivalent of 120 level 4 credits, mapped against level 4 of programme 36398. If entry is at level 5, the programme duration will be 4 years on a part time basis. This programme will be studied in part time mode. For level 6: Modules 6508BEQR, 6510BEQR and 6511BEQR will be delivered in the first stage of the part time programme. Modules 6500BEQR, 6501BEQR and 6509BEQR will be delivered in the second stage of the part time programme. For level 5: Modules 5500BEQR, 5509BEQR and 5510BEQR will be delivered in the first stage of the part time programme. Modules 5503BEQR, 5504BEQR and 5511BEQR and 5512BEQR will be delivered in the second stage of the part time programme.

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