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Target Award

Award Description:Higher National Certificate - HNC

Apprenticeship Standard

Construction quantity surveying technician - ST0049

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

This programme is for Apprenticeship students. To provide students with an international, national and local understanding and appreciation of the professional discipline of Quantity Surveying and the role it has within the Architecture, Engineering and Construction sector.  They will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with Quantity Surveying and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study. Also to demonstrate an ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, in order to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts on Quantity Surveying. 

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the context in which the process of construction operates, including the legal, social, economic, health and safety, cultural, equality and inclusion, technological, physical, environmental and global influences, including the relationship to digital technologies.
  • Construction Technology
  • Health and Safety
  • Commitment to Code of Ethics
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainability
  • Construction Technology
  • Health and Safety
  • Conflict avoidance
2.
Research for information for the development and appraisal of ideas and solutions
  • Demonstrate Innovation
  • Administration
3.
Use and apply relevant IT software and media appropriate for the construction and property sector
  • Communicate Effectively
4.
Develop an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of construction and of the skills required to work in teams.
  • Communicate Effectively
  • Work in Teams
  • Conflict avoidance
  • Commitment to Equality and Diversity
5.
Effectively communicate using different methods in a form appropriate to the intended audience.
  • Work in Teams
  • Communicate Effectively
  • Commitment to Equality and Diversity
6.
Demonstrate teamwork and, where appropriate, leadership skills.
  • Conflict avoidance
7.
Understand the range of processes and techniques involved in the construction of low rise buildings.
  • Construction Technology
  • Construction Technology
8.
Understand and apply sustainable and inclusive design and environmental principles and procedures in relation to the construction and property sector.
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainability
9.
Think independently and seek solutions to routine and unfamiliar problems through the analysis and synthesis of a range of concepts, knowledge and skills.
  • Demonstrate Innovation
10.
Identify appropriate building materials and technologies for low rise construction projects, taking into account sustainability and inclusivity.
  • Sustainability
  • Construction Technology
  • Construction Technology
  • Sustainability
11.
Understand different forms of contracts used in construction and why they are applied in different situations.
  • Contracts
  • Contracts
12.
Understand the different types of procurement process and negotiation requirements.
  • Procurement
  • Procurement
13.
Understand the importance of controlling costs during a construction project and the effect of changes to the project.
  • Cost control
  • Cost control
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial reporting
14.
Understand the various forms of reporting on project progress.
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial reporting
15.
Reflect on situations, oneself and on their lifelong learning and development.
  • Commitment to Code of Ethics
  • Continuing Professional Development
16.
Apply creativity and innovation in construction and property projects.
  • Demonstrate Innovation

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching sessions include lectures and tutorials; workshop sessions in a classroom, PC-lab; off-site learning and participation in group work. Assessment methods include examinations; written essays and reports; oral presentations; preparation of posters; visual designs using bespoke software.

Opportunities for work related learning

These students are on an apprenticeship programme and are employed by a company and are gaining work based learning.  They also have the opportunity for work related learning as this is included within the programme, so students will have the opportunity to engage in real work projects and activities. In doing so, students will be able to apply their knowledge and employability skills in a 'world of work' context. Work-related learning may take different forms, the most common being: within the workplace, simulations of workplace activity and employer-driven case studies. As part time students, the application of their work experience is expected to be applied in differing work contexts through simulations and scenario based assessments. The programme has active links with industry and involves employers through project presentations and real world case studies are used wherever possible.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Apprentices will normally study three modules (60 credits) per year. Modules will normally be: Year One Semester One: 4335BEUG QS in a Project Environment, 4340BEUG Design & Environmental Procedures.Year One Semester Two: 4342BEUG Law and Health & Safety for the Built Environment.Year Two Semester One & Two: 4350BEUG Work Based … For more content click the Read More button below. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices may progress to 36917 Construction Quantity Surveyor.

Structure

Level 4

Entry Requirements

A levels

Access awards

BTECs

GCSEs and equivalents

International Baccalaureate

Interview required

Irish awards

Reduced offer scheme

T levels

UCAS points

Welsh awards

Extra Entry Requirements

Is a DBS check required?

No

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH13-01) architecture, building and planning