Course summary

This course is aligned to the occupational standard for a construction quantity surveying technician. Teaching is guided by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), ensuring this qualification addresses sustainability and prepares you for a net-zero future. The construction industry is a rapidly growing sector and so there’s a high demand for talented and proficient experts in the field. This hands-on, forward-thinking qualification keeps pace with the latest technology and industry developments. It gives you the skills, knowledge and experience you need to confidently step into a career in construction, specifically into the quantity surveying specialty. It also prepares you for further study in a related degree. The course is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, which is based on the same employer-developed occupational standards as apprenticeships but don't require employment as an apprentice. You can apply to join the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) upon successful completion of the course, signifying to the industry that you are a competent professional who strives for the highest possible standards. Facilities and specialist equipment

• Newly fitted-out lab designed specifically for your course, filled with state-of-the-art tools

• The latest technology and industry-standard equipment to prepare you for a future in the workplace

• Large modern STEM building with specialist labs, bespoke teaching facilities and group study spaces, providing you with an enriching and supportive learning environment

• Enjoy training at a University with 15-plus years of experience in delivering construction-related qualifications.

• Gain the practical skills, technical knowledge and critical thinking ability needed to thrive in this industry, thanks to our focus on employability and hands-on experience including a 30-credit employment-based unit.

• Our highly qualified academic team have close relationships with leading employers and active involvement in the industry, which feeds directly back into their teaching and keeps you up to date with the latest developments in the field.

• On successful course completion, take advantage of our employment network or jump straight into the second year of a related degree, such as our Foundation Degree or Construction Management BSc (Hons).

• Learn from industry experts at regular interactive demonstrations, expos and field trips to ground-breaking developments. Past projects include the new Thames Tunnel (Silvertown Tunnel) project, Old War Office, and Luton and Dunstable project.

• Benefit from the guidance of our dedicated academic support tutors.

• Typical job roles can include assistant quantity surveyor, construction surveyor, quantity surveying technician and assistant cost consultant.