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Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying in Nottingham

Cost£4,125.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 4 HNC Quantity Surveying in Nottingham. Classes run at Basford, part-time during the day over two years. Quantity surveyors manage project budgets, calculate costs, assess client needs, and track construction progress. This level 4 HNC quantity surveying course covers quantity surveying practice, digital applications, material take-off and estimation, tendering and procurement, and legal frameworks. It is equivalent to the first year of a university degree. You'll be assessed across eight units. Tuition fees apply per year, though various bursaries are available for some higher education courses.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for those thinking about starting a career or developing their current career in quantity surveying.

Equivalent to the first year of a university degree, the course develops the practical and personal skills necessary for a role in this exciting and rapidly expanding sector.

Quantity surveyors oversee project budgets, assess client needs, calculate costs, set timelines, and track construction progress. This course is designed to meet the needs of employers in the construction quantity surveying field. You'll gain a comprehensive introduction to construction and the various functions of quantity surveying.

Key themes explored include:

  • Developing knowledge of quantity surveying practice
  • Recognising the use of digital applications in quantity surveying
  • Acquiring skills in material take-off and estimation
  • Advancing communication skills in presentations and project report writing
  • Gaining an understanding of legal frameworks in quantity surveying
  • Developing knowledge of Tendering and Procurement for construction projects

What are HTQs?

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are new or redesigned Level 4 and 5 qualifications (such as HNCs and HNDs) that have been approved against occupational standards in their sector. These qualifications have been developed by UK awarding bodies, working with employers and businesses to make sure that students get the specific training, knowledge and skills they need for their chosen career.

Entry requirements

You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:

At least two A Levels at A2 Level 3 BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma International Baccalaureate Access to HE Diploma T levels Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff.

Mature applicants with relevant industrial experience - but without the standard educational requirements - are encouraged to apply.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of quantity surveying practice and how it applies to construction projects.
  • You'll learn to use digital applications in quantity surveying workflows.
  • You'll gain skills in material take-off and cost estimation.
  • You'll advance your communication skills through presentations and project report writing.
  • You'll understand the legal frameworks that govern quantity surveying.
  • You'll develop knowledge of tendering and procurement for construction projects.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at Basford, attending part-time during the day. The course is assessed across eight units, seven compulsory and one optional. Assessment methods are unit-based and set by Pearson Edexcel as part of the BTEC Higher National framework. Your tutor will guide you through each unit over the two-year programme.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Quantity surveyor assistant: supporting cost planning and budget management on construction projects.
  • Estimator: calculating material and labour costs for tenders.
  • Site manager: overseeing construction progress and timelines.
  • Procurement officer: managing supplier contracts and purchasing for construction firms.
  • Cost consultant: advising clients on project budgets and value.
  • Construction project coordinator: tracking schedules and resources across a build.

What you could study next

  • HND Quantity Surveying (Level 5): the natural next step, taking you to the second year of degree-level study.
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying: a full honours degree, often available as a top-up after the HND, and the route toward chartered status.
  • RICS Assessment of Professional Competence: the professional assessment for those working toward Chartered Surveyor status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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