Award in Quantity Surveying – Tendering Processes

Course Description :

This course aims to train students to work in the Quantity Surveying Discipline in the construction industry. The Quantity Surveyor (QS) is part of the project team for development and construction projects. Quantity Surveying is a specialised profession which deals with all matters relating to the financial and contractual aspects of building projects. The QS provides cost and contractual advice, controls and forecasts cost, administers contracts and financially manages a project from inception to completion. The design of this course is comprehensive, and addresses local legal aspects as well as traditional aspects in common practice applicable to various scenarios.

 Learning Outcomes:

LO.1 Contracts Procurement strategy

LO.2 Contractor Selection and payments

LO.3 Subcontractors

LO.4 Contract Administration

LO.5 Measurement of Building works

LO.6 Contract Documentation

Entry Requirements :

2 A levels and 3 intermediates.

Maturity Clause:

Applicants who do not meet all the minimum eligibility criteria, and who have attained the age of 23 years, may submit an application under the maturity clause. A Curriculum Vitae and a Motivation Letter (the latter clearly indicating what motivates the applicant to apply for this particular course) and a copy of the Jobsplus Employment History are required.

These applicants must demonstrate that they stand to benefit and show that they are able to follow the programme through an interview held for the purpose. Additionally, applicants under the maturity clause may be evaluated through an assessment.

The Admissions Department may suggest pre-eligibility courses any applicant would be required to follow before being considered eligible for this course.”