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Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying in Castleford

Cost£3,700 per year
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, part-time during the day over two years. You'll study the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying, a higher education qualification designed for the construction sector. Entry typically requires a Level 3 qualification in Construction and the Built Environment, or A levels in relevant subjects, supported by GCSEs at grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Related work experience or an Access to Higher Education Diploma may also be considered.

Who this course is for

This course is available as Full time, Part Time, part of an Higher Apprenticeship or Unitised Qualifications.

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Quantity Surveying for England is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.

The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

Having 'for England' in the title means this qualification is designed to meet the requirements of specific Occupational Standards. Meeting the requirements of the Occupational Standards relates to:

Qualifications that are ‘quality marked’ as Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ). Qualifications that meet the knowledge, skills, and behaviours for identified job roles that are associated with the relevant Occupational Standards. You’ll learn through a combination of formal and informal sessions including practical, resource-based learning activities together with work-based learning. Tutorial back-up relates both to the subject matter and individual mentoring. You can expect that the tutor to learner ratio tends to be concentrated at 1:12. This allows the individual needs of the HE learner to be met.

Entry requirements

  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Construction and The Built Environment
  • A level grades at E or above in more than one relevant subject.

This needs to be supported by GCSE grades at A* - C and/or 9 - 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Other entry qualifications that will be considered are:

  • Other related Level 3 qualifications
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
  • Related work experience
  • An international equivalent of the above

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of construction technology and the built environment.
  • You'll learn how to measure, estimate, and manage construction costs.
  • You'll study contract law and procurement methods used in the construction industry.
  • You'll build skills in project management and site administration.
  • You'll explore professional practice and the role of the quantity surveyor.
  • You'll develop the ability to analyse and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Castleford College. Learning is delivered through a combination of taught sessions, assignments, and project work. Assessment is coursework-based, using assignments that reflect real construction industry scenarios. There are no formal written exams for most units. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Quantity surveyor assistant. Support cost planning and contract administration on construction projects.
  • Junior quantity surveyor. Manage budgets and costs for building schemes.
  • Estimator. Prepare cost estimates for construction tenders.
  • Site administrator. Coordinate documentation and compliance on construction sites.
  • Procurement officer. Source materials and manage supplier contracts in construction.
  • Construction project coordinator. Support project delivery from start to finish.

What you could study next

  • HND in Quantity Surveying (Level 5). The natural next step after the HNC, deepening your technical and professional knowledge.
  • BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying. A full degree, often available as a top-up from the HNC or HND, and a route toward chartered status.
  • RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). The professional assessment that leads to chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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