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HNC Quantity Surveying Course in Birmingham

Cost£4,767.50
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

HNC Quantity Surveying Course in Birmingham. Classes run at University College Birmingham, full-time during the day.

Quantity surveyors manage the costs of construction projects. You'll learn how to assess client needs, calculate budgets, and track timelines. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an HNC in Quantity Surveying.

Who this course is for

From working on iconic buildings to green space developments, quantity surveyors play a crucial role in construction projects. Our full-time or part-time Higher National Certificate (HNC) in quantity surveying enables you to build up your knowledge and practical skills in construction to become a vital professional in this rapidly growing sector.

As a quantity surveyor you will manage the cost of construction projects including determining client needs, calculating costs, timelines and monitoring construction progress. This course is aimed at any adult learner looking to develop their professional skills to meet the demands of employers in the construction quantity surveying sector. You will get a broad introduction to construction and different quantity surveying functions.

Entry requirements

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to estimate and manage construction project costs.
  • You'll study how to assess client requirements and project briefs.
  • You'll develop skills in measuring and valuing construction work.
  • You'll explore contract management and procurement processes.
  • You'll gain knowledge of construction technology and materials.
  • You'll practise producing cost plans and financial reports.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at University College Birmingham. Learning is delivered through lectures, tutorials, and practical exercises. Assessment methods vary by unit and may include assignments, reports, and presentations. Check the University College Birmingham course page for the full assessment breakdown.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University College Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Quantity surveyor, manages costs across construction projects.
  • Assistant quantity surveyor, supports senior surveyors on site and in the office.
  • Estimator, calculates costs for tenders and bids.
  • Cost planner, prepares budgets for new construction schemes.
  • Procurement officer, sources contractors and manages supply chains.

What you could study next

  • HND in Quantity Surveying, the next step up from HNC level and a route into degree-level study.
  • BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying, a full degree that opens the door to chartered status.
  • RICS Assessment of Professional Competence, the route to becoming a chartered surveyor with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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