Partner Details
International College of Business and Technology
Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Professional Diploma - PDU
Programme Offerings
Part-Time
F2F-ICB-AUG
F2F-ICB-FEB
F2F-ICB-MAY
F2F-ICB-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
To build on the knowledge of the role, and competencies related to the discipline of Quantity Surveying, achieved through prior study at level 4. To 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 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 the framework within which students can achieve the level of attainment, appropriate to their abilities in the context of the programme of study. To provide transferable, specialist and employability skills that all stakeholders could reasonably expect of students who successfully complete a level 5 Quantity Surveying programme.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the technological, economic, social, environmental and legal framework with regard to quantity surveying.
2.
Communicate effectively, both written and verbal
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of construction technology and building services, to support the understanding of how building and civil engineering projects are constructed.
4.
Be able to undertake the measurement of buildings using drawings.
5.
Demonstrate application and knowledge of the principles of construction project management and generic management principles.
6.
Demonstrate knowledge of commercial and contract law as it relates to the construction industry.
7.
Demonstrate application and knowledge of finance and economics in the construction industry.
8.
Demonstrate the development of negotiation skills
9.
Use IT tools and systems in quantity surveying projects
10.
Present data in a variety of ways.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Lectures, tutorials, problem solving sessions, seminars, workshops, computer sessions, participation in projects. Examinations, assignments, preparation of reports, essays, technological reports, oral presentations, workshops, peer review, computer-based exercises, work placement reports
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
This programme will be studied on a part time basis. The schedule for the delivery of the modules will be determined by ICBT Campus and communicated to LJMU prior to students commencing on each stage of the programme.
Structure
Level 5
Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations
A variance has been approved for this programme to comprise of 15 credit modules.