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HNC Quantity Surveying - Part Time

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

15/09/2025

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into the programme, applicants should meet the following criteria: 1. Educational Qualifications: - Possess a Level 3 qualification in a subject related to the industry. - Two A levels in science or technology subjects 2. GCSE Passes: - Possess GCSE passes in English and Maths at grade 4/C (H) 2 Mature applicants without formal qualifications, but with evidence of sufficient, relevant industrial experience will be considered. You will also be required to attend an interview with the Course Leader. Please note that meeting these entry criteria will be essential for consideration into the programme

Teaching staff

A team of professional lecturing staff many of whom have had considerable experience in quantity surveying.

Course Code

HTQNEA1P/1

Duration

2-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Assessment

Candidates are assessed by a variety of methods, including case studies, assignments, presentations and work based projects. You will be provided with details of the assignment requirements for each Unit. Students will be encouraged to engage with personal and professional development, gaining formative feedback on progress towards Unit outcomes, and developing knowledge and competence in the discipline. Summative assessment is mainly through coursework. Students will evidence their progress through written academic essays and reports, or practical activities, which will vary according to each individual Unit assessment requirements. Each Unit will carry more than one assessment task in order to meet the learning outcomes and criteria for the Unit as a whole. There are no summative written exams for this course, however in some Units, your knowledge may be formatively assessed through in class tests

About the course

The Course will: - develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to achieve high performance in the international construction environment - develop enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex construction situations - provide the core skills required for a range of careers in construction, specifically those related to management and operations - offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for those with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions - develop understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the construction environment - provide insight into international business operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace

Career options

Successful completion of your chosen course could lead onto a higher level course, university or into employment.

Potential careers:

  • Computer Games Designer
  • Computer Hardware Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • Interactive Media Designer
  • IT Product Developer
  • IT Trainer
  • Network Manager
  • Software Developer/ Programmer
  • Systems Analyst
  • Technical Support Person
  • Web Designer/ Developer

Course Content - What will I learn?

- Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set) 15 4 - Unit 4: The Construction Environment 15 4 - Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information or Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling - Unit 10: Measurement & Estimating - Unit 12: Tender & Procurement - Unit 23: Construction Economics & Sustainability 15 4 - Unit 25: Quantity Surveying Practice 15 4 - Unit 27: Law & Legal Frameworks in Quantity Surveying
Course Fees: '2,800.00 per year

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Candidates are assessed by a variety of methods, including case studies, assignments, presentations and work based projects. You will be provided with details of the assignment requirements for each Unit. Students will be encouraged to engage with personal and professional development, gaining formative feedback on progress towards Unit outcomes, and developing knowledge and competence in the discipline. Summative assessment is mainly through coursework. Students will evidence their progress through written academic essays and reports, or practical activities, which will vary according to each individual Unit assessment requirements. Each Unit will carry more than one assessment task in order to meet the learning outcomes and criteria for the Unit as a whole. There are no summative written exams for this course, however in some Units, your knowledge may be formatively assessed through in class tests