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Free Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying in Maidstone

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying Course in Maidstone. Classes run at MidKent College Maidstone Campus, part-time during the day. This free HNC Quantity Surveying qualification takes two years to complete, giving you a thorough grounding in construction principles and the practical skills that employers in the sector look for. The course has a strong work-related focus, with content linked to professional body requirements. Entry requirements include 64 UCAS points, a BTEC National Certificate, an Extended Diploma, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. Mature applicants who don't meet those criteria may be considered after an interview.

Who this course is for

Higher National Certificates are specialist programmes linked to professional body requirements and national occupational standards where appropriate, with a strong work-related emphasis. This qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the construction sector and is recognised nationally by employers. There is a strong emphasis on practical skills development, alongside the development of knowledge and understanding of construction. If you are working within the construction field or have ambitions of progressing into a professional, managerial or technical role, then this is the qualification for you. Modules: Unit 4: The Construction Environment Unit 27 Legal & Law Frameworks for QS Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information Unit 10: Measurement & Estimating Unit 23: Construction Economics & Sustainability Unit 25: Quantity Surveying Practice Unit 12: Tender & Procurement Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set) Modules are subject to change depending on curriculum updates, staffing availability, and industry or awarding-body requirements. Typical lessons will involve research-based activities, individual and group projects, practical exercises and presentations Coursework is the main method of assessment but you may also be required to take some tests and exams depending on the modules studied We are a member of the South East Institute of Technology, the SEIOT is a cutting-edge educational partnership of Colleges, Universities and Employers, designed to provide higher-level industrial training and skills development. Under the Institute of Technology banner, MidKent College is offering specialised courses that cater directly to the demands of the engineering and manufacturing industries. The IOT Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and resources to equip students with the skills required to help businesses thrive.

Entry requirements

You will need one of the following:

64 UCAS points (under the new tariff) from A Levels (including a minimum B/5 grade in maths or a science subject) A BTEC National Certificate (minimum MMM grade) An Extended Diploma (minimum MMM grade) A GNVQ (Advanced) in a relevant subject An Access to Higher Education Diploma..

Mature candidates who do not meet the above criteria may still be admitted to the course subject to an interview with the course leader and undertaking init

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of construction technology and the built environment.
  • You'll learn how to measure, estimate, and cost construction work.
  • You'll study contract law and procurement processes used in the construction industry.
  • You'll build skills in project management and construction economics.
  • You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor on a project.
  • You'll apply professional and commercial management principles to real construction scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at MidKent College Maidstone Campus during the day. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, project work, and coursework units. There are no formal written exams for most units. Work is submitted and assessed throughout the course, so you build your portfolio steadily over the two years rather than facing a single end-point assessment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MidKent College Maidstone Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Quantity surveyor assistant, supporting cost planning on construction projects
  • Junior quantity surveyor, working with contractors or consultancies
  • Estimator, calculating costs and preparing tender documents
  • Site manager, overseeing day-to-day construction operations
  • Procurement officer, managing contracts and supplier relationships
  • Construction project coordinator, tracking budgets and programme schedules

What you could study next

  • HND in Quantity Surveying (Level 5) - the natural next step, deepening your technical and commercial knowledge.
  • BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying - a degree top-up, often one year full-time after the HND, leading to graduate membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
  • RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) - the route to becoming a chartered quantity surveyor once you're working in the profession.
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