Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying in Derby

Cost£4,350.00
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time during the day over 34 weeks per year across two years. You need to be working in the construction industry to join. The course covers core construction knowledge and quantity surveying functions, building the practical and analytical skills used in surveying roles. You can study it as a standalone HNC quantity surveying qualification or alongside a Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship for Construction Quantity Surveying Technicians.

Who this course is for

If you are employed as a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician, this two-year part-time course is for you. You can study this HNC as a standalone qualification or as part of the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship for Construction Quantity Surveying Technicians.

The Level 4 units lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to construction and different quantity surveying functions. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.

Students will gain a wide range of construction knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of construction. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of construction.

This qualification has been developed in collaboration with several construction employers, educational institutions and professional bodies such as:

  • Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
  • Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
  • Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
  • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (iStructE)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Construction is a very important global industry and is worth £90 billion annually to the UK economy.

Entry requirements

You need to be highly motivated and working in the construction industry.

You should have at least one of the following:

  • Level 3 qualification with an overall grade equivalent of Merit. This could be a Level 3 qualification in Construction or construction-related field, three A-levels in relevant subjects or a Level 3 qualification in Engineering. An international equivalent of these is also accepted.
  • Relevant work/industrial experience of five years (full time).

What you will learn

  • You'll develop a broad understanding of construction principles and how they apply to quantity surveying.
  • You'll learn the core functions of quantity surveying, including cost planning and measurement.
  • You'll build skills in research, analysis, and independent study relevant to construction projects.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork in vocational and workplace scenarios.
  • You'll gain knowledge that prepares you for specialist Level 5 study or greater responsibility in your current role.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of directed study, independent research, and workplace-based scenarios. Classes are delivered in the classroom at Derby College. Assessment methods are set by Pearson Edexcel and are built into the units across the two years of study. An interview is required before you start.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Quantity Surveying Technician, managing costs on construction projects
  • Assistant Quantity Surveyor, supporting senior surveyors on site
  • Construction Cost Estimator, preparing project budgets and tenders
  • Contracts Administrator, handling documentation and procurement
  • Site Measurement Technician, taking off quantities from drawings
  • Construction Project Support Officer, coordinating project finances

What you could study next

  • HND in Quantity Surveying (Level 5): the natural next step after this HNC, deepening specialist knowledge and opening routes to degree-level study.
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying: a full degree, often available with advanced entry for HNC or HND holders, and a route toward chartered status with RICS.
  • Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying: combines work and study toward a full degree and professional recognition.

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