About the course

Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Quantity Surveying

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Quantity Surveying is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.  The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. 

Entry Requirements

Maths and English Min Req- Grade 4 in both. Existing L3 in a Construction related qualification or Apprenticeship. Industry experience not essential but preferred.

Modules

Unit 1: Construction Design Project (Pearson-set) Unit 4: The Construction Environment Unit 6: Digital Applications for Construction Information Unit 10: Measurement & Estimating Unit 25: Quantity Surveying Practice Unit 27: Law & Legal Frameworks in Quantity Surveying Plus 30 credits from the available Level 4 units- Unit 2: Construction Technology 15 4 Unit 3: Science & Materials 15 4 Unit 7: Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out 15 4 Unit 8: Mathematics for Construction 15 4 Unit 9: Principles of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 15 4 Unit 11: Financial Management & Business Practices in Construction 15 4 Unit 12: Tender & Procurement 15 4 Unit 13: Building Information Modelling 15 4 Unit 14: Principles of Refurbishment 15 4 Unit 15: Principles of Alternative Energy 15 4 Unit 16: Principles of Public Health Engineering 15 4 Unit 17: Civil Engineering Technology 15 4 Unit 18: Principles of Electrical Design & Installation 15 4 Unit 20: Site Supervision & Operations 15 4 Unit 23: Construction Economics & Sustainability 15 4 Unit 24: Principles of Off-site Construction 15 4 Unit 26: Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling

Assessment

Assessments and projects chosen to help students progress to the next stage (this means that some are set by the centre to meet local needs, while others are set by Pearson). Students are required to apply their knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities, with a focus on the holistic development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills Students also benefit from opportunities for deeper learning, where they can make connections between different study units and select areas of interest for detailed study. In this way, BTEC Higher Nationals in Quantity Surveying provide a vocational context in which students can develop the knowledge and academic study skills they need to progress to university degree courses. These academic study skills include: ● active research ● effective writing ● analytical skills ● critical thinking ● creative problem solving ● decision making ● preparing for exams, and ● using digital technology. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant construction-related courses, for example: ● BA (Hons) Quantity Surveying ● BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying.

Careers & Progression

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in construction, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the sector through: ● entering employment ● continuing existing employment ● linking with the appropriate professional body ● committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ● progressing to university.

Additional Details

Information About Fees

£7250.00 Usual payment methods and Student finance applications supported.