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HND: Quantity Surveying SCQF Level 8

This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to start a career in Quantity Surveying or Estimating. It is also ideal if you are already working in the industry and are looking to gain a promotion. During the first year of HND: Quantity Surveying, you will achieve all the units necessary for the HNC: Built Environment group award.

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Level:

SCQF Level 8

Duration:

  • Two years full-time. 
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What skills will I learn?

The following skills are developed over the 2 year:

  • Attention to detail & Methodological skills
  • Mathematical skills
  • Financial skills
  • Teamwork & Communication skills
  • Software skills
  • Organisational skills

What will I study?

This is a mainly theory-based course which includes important knowledge and skills for successful employment. These are studied in the context of both practical and theoretical classes, including the following:

  • Quantitative Building Studies: Substructure & Drainage (measured as per the standard method of measurement - NRM2)
  • Quantitative Building Studies: Floors, Roofs & Concrete (measured as per the standard method of measurement - NRM2)
  • Estimating
  • Construction Technology - Substructure
  • Construction Technology - Domestic Construction
  • Construction Contracts: Conditions and Procedures
  • Quantity Surveying Practice
  • CAD: 2D I
  • Building Services on Large Buildings
  • Construction Materials and Specification
  • Building Measurement & Cost Studies 
  • Economics for the Built Environment
  • Financial Studies
  • Quality in the Construction Industry
  • Modern Methods of Construction
  • Building Science
  • Sketching and Drawing
  • Construction Site Surveying 

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • It is possible to progress to the BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at one of your partner Universities - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information. 

What career opportunities are there?

It is possible to build a career in the following areas:

  • Quantity Surveying
  • Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Commercial Management