Course Details
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HNC Quantity Surveying

SCQF Level 7

This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding necessary to start your career in Quantity Surveying. It is also for you if you are already working in the industry, to act as a way of gaining promotion.

During the first year of HND Quantity Surveying you will achieve all the units necessary for the HNC Construction award.

What You Study

  • Construction Technology
  • Building Costs and Measurement
  • Construction Contracts
  • Building Services
  • Financial Studies and Estimating
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Economics and the Business Environment
  • Quantity Surveying Practice
  • Graded Unit

Duration and Attendance

  • HNC – Two Years Part-time Day Release
  • HND – Two Years Full-time

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

  • 1 Higher in a relevant subject and 4 Standard Grades at Grade 3 or above which must include Maths
  • NQ Built Environment
  • Industrial experience or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

After HNC:

  • HND Quantity Surveying
  • HND Construction Management
  • HND Architectural Technology
  • HND Facilities Management

After HND:

  • 2nd/3rd Year BSc programmes in Built Environment at many universities

Career Opportunities

  • Quantity Surveying Technician
  • Building Control Technician

This course is currently offered on the date(s) and venue(s) listed below.

Method of Study Year of course Starts Ends Based at Apply
Part Time Day 1st Year 07 Sep 2011 13 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 2nd Year 08 Sep 2011 14 Jun 2012 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 1st Year 05 Sep 2012 12 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online
Part Time Day 2nd Year 06 Sep 2012 13 Jun 2013 Glenrothes (Stenton Campus) apply online

While we make every attempt to ensure the accuracy of course information, this is subject to change, as part of our continuous improvement process.

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