Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice

A quantity surveyor is concerned with the costs and financial management of the building life-cycle. In this course, we will cover both pre and post-contract processes, the commercial management of construction and concepts on various procurement options, the production of tender documents the contractor's tendering procedure and strategy, and the detailed process undertaken by the contractor to price tender documents.

This is an intermediate-level Quantity Surveying course designed for both members and non-members. The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and skills in the core competencies of quantity surveying. Each content module is structured around one of the core competencies of the quantity surveying and construction pathway.

• Describe and understand the stages of design from inception to completion. 
• Understand the principles of supply and distribution of services installations. 
• Implement and advise on appropriate contracts and procurement and tendering processes relevant to the project and client needs.
• Describe procurement requirements for private and public sector projects and be able to explain the relationship between effective procurement and cost control.
• Understand effective cost control and prediction techniques as well as discounting techniques.
• Explain the benefits and risks associated with design variables.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of appropriate methods of quantification and costing to project works.
• Produce pricing documents such as bills of quantities, schedules of activities/works, schedules of rates or contract sum analyses.
• Identify project labour costs, plant costs, budgets, and cash flow forecasting.  
• Consider the impact of legal systems, contractual mechanisms, and construction technology on construction costs.
• Implement value engineering processes, interim applications for payment. 
• Plan, manage and report on project costs accurately throughout the lifecycle of a project including cost value reconciliation/cost reporting and profitability.
• Understand the process of KPIs and benchmarking to measure value. 
• Identify techniques to financially manage sub-contractors and suppliers. 
• Undertake value engineering processes and life cycle costing exercises. 
• Report and forecast costs for different procurement routes and client types. 

• Construction professionals who want to learn about the key underpinning principles of quantity surveying
• Professionals thinking of moving into the quantity surveying profession
• Other professionals in the built environment who are looking to learn the fundamentals of quantity surveying
• K&C students or those preparing
• Those working in the built environment and construction sector with an interest in quantity surveying. Who are looking to gain core knowledge and skills required in the industry.
• Those working on projects who need an in-depth understanding of how to establish, manage and report on construction costs underpinned with an understanding of construction methodology and contracts.
• Those who are studying the APC Quantity Surveying pathway and need support with the technical modules.

The course is designed to be flexible around your existing commitments and is structured to be completed within 8 months. The schedule allows 6 months to complete the modules and 2 months to complete your exam and any outstanding work. As guidance, you should aim to complete one module per month to stay on track.

Each module takes 10–15 hours and includes eLearning, reading, a case study, and a quiz. You also have access to consolidation sessions, where a tutor will guide you through the module, case study, and any challenging elements of the learning.

During the course, you will have access to a course discussion forum. The discussion forum is a place for trainers to answer learners’ questions and notify learners of updated standards or items.