Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Subject to Validation) - September 2024

Course content

The purpose of the programme is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who can meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications also aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

The overall aims of the programme are to:

• Provide a thorough grounding in engineering principles at Level 4 and 5, which leads the student to the progression pathway at Level 5 relating to individual professions within the construction sector.
• Equip individuals with the essential qualities of a construction professional, including integrity, regard for cost and sustainability, as they apply to a range of roles and responsibilities within the sector.
• Enable progression to a higher-level study such as a university degree by supporting the development of academic study skills and the selection of appropriate units for study at Level 5.
• Enable progression to further professional qualifications in specific site management disciplines by mapping the units studied to the requirements of the Professional Bodies applicable to that discipline.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed via:

• Written assignments including essays, projects, and reports
• Demonstrating practical skills
• Completion of portfolio of evidence including observation of practical skills
• Formal examinations/assessments and online assessments as required