Quantity Surveying HND (SCQF level 8)
Course
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Start date
Different dates available
Quantity Surveyors (also known as a Construction Cost Consultants or Commercial Managers) manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the early design plans, through to completion. Quantity Surveyors seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Many of these are specified by statutory building regulations, which the surveyor needs to understand and adhere to.
The HND in Quantity Surveying is a technician level qualification that combines a construction industry specific first year curriculum with a more specialist second year curriculum that equips you with the skills required for employment in this specialist industry sector. You will be taught by staff with significant Construction Industry experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students.This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 8. For more information on the framework
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Subjects
- Construction
- Construction Training
- Industry
- Surveying
- Design
Course programme
- Two Higher Grade passes, preferably including Mathematics or a Science; OR
- A National Certificate in Built Environment or equivalent qualification at SCQF level 6; OR
- Relevant construction industry experience and the ability to evidence the commitment and capacity required to cope with the academic content of the course.
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Architectural Design Sketching and Drawing.
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Building Measurement and Cost Studies.
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Building Science.
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Introduction to Building Services.
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2D CAD (Computer Aided Design).
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Construction Industry Fundamentals.
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Construction Materials and Specification.
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Construction Site Surveying.
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Sustainability and Modern Methods of Construction.
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Construction Technology: Domestic Construction.
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Construction Technology: Substructure.
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Mathematics for Construction.
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Built Environment.
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You will also benefit from hearing from visiting professionals from a range of disciplines, and will have the opportunity to go on site visits around the West of Scotland, giving your learning a strong sense of contemporary relevance.
Quantity Surveying HND (SCQF level 8)