Introduction
The Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice is a comprehensive course designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in quantity surveying principles and practices. This course is suitable for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry or for professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in quantity surveying.
Objectives
- To introduce participants to the key concepts and terminology in quantity surveying.
- To provide participants with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor.
- To equip participants with the skills to accurately measure quantities and estimate costs.
- To familiarize participants with different types of construction contracts and procurement processes.
- To develop participants' abilities in cost planning, control, and variation management.
- To train participants in preparing bills of quantities and tender documentation.
- To provide participants with an overview of construction law, dispute resolution, and claims management.
- To introduce participants to value engineering principles, life cycle costing, and sustainability considerations.
- To enhance participants' understanding of project management principles and their role as quantity surveyors in project management.
- To develop participants' skills in risk management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies.
- To familiarize participants with advanced measurement methods, technology, and emerging trends in quantity surveying.
- To emphasize the importance of professional ethics, compliance with standards, and continuing professional development.
- To enable participants to apply their knowledge and skills in a practical project and receive feedback for further growth.
Course Outlines
Week 1
Introduction to Quantity Surveying
- Overview of the quantity surveying profession and its role in the construction industry.
- Key concepts and terminology in quantity surveying.
- Roles and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 2
Measurement and Estimation
- Techniques for accurate measurement of quantities.
- Principles of cost estimation and pricing.
- Introduction to measurement software and tools.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 3
Construction Contracts and Procurement
- Understanding different types of construction contracts.
- Roles and responsibilities of parties involved in contract administration.
- Tendering and procurement processes.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 4
Cost Planning and Control
- Cost planning and budgeting techniques.
- Monitoring and controlling project costs.
- Variations and change management.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 5
Bills of Quantities and Tendering
- Preparation of bills of quantities.
- Tender documentation and evaluation.
- Contractual obligations related to bidding and tendering.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 6
Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
- Overview of legal frameworks relevant to quantity surveying.
- Understanding contract law and its implications.
- Dispute resolution and claims management.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 7
Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing
- Value engineering principles and techniques.
- Life cycle costing considerations.
- Sustainability and environmental factors in quantity surveying.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 8
Project Management for Quantity Surveyors
- Introduction to project management principles.
- Role of quantity surveyors in project management.
- Effective communication and collaboration with project stakeholders.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 9
Risk Management in Quantity Surveying
- Identification and assessment of risks in construction projects.
- Risk mitigation strategies.
- Insurance and bonding in construction contracts.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 10
Advanced Measurement and Technology
- Advanced measurement methods and tools.
- Building Information Modeling (BIM) in quantity surveying.
- Emerging technologies in the field.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 11
Professional Ethics and Standards
- Ethical considerations in quantity surveying practice.
- Compliance with professional standards and codes of conduct.
- Continuing professional development.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
Week 12
Final Project and Assessment
- Application of acquired knowledge and skills in a practical project.
- Presentation and evaluation of the final project.
- Feedback and guidance for further professional growth.
- preparation of RICS chartered Quantity surveyor.
- The Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) ensures that candidates are competent and meet the high standards of professionalism required to become a chartered surveyor.
