About the course

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Quantity Surveying is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who are able to 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.

To provide students with the core knowledge, skills and techniques that all quantity surveyors require, irrespective of future specialism, to achieve high performance in the construction industry. ● To build a body of specialist knowledge, skills and techniques, in order to progress toward RICS Associate (AssocRICS), CIOB Membership, CABE Membership, or similar; with further education and/or professional experience

Entry Requirements

Students should meet the profile of one of the following: ● A* to C grade or 9 to 4 in GCSE Maths (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. ● a BTEC Level 4 qualification in construction ● a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) ● other related Level 3 qualifications ● an Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution ● related work experience ● an international equivalent of the above.

Modules

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma consists of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate (above) plus an additional 120 credits at Level 5. Level 5 units Mandatory Group Project Mandatory Advanced Quantities for Complex Building Projects Mandatory Value Engineering & Cost Control Mandatory Advanced Quantity Surveying Practice Mandatory Contracts & Management Optional unit Plus, one optional unit from the list in Level 5 Optional Units

Assessment

● For the HND, two core units − one core, 15-credit, unit at Level 4 and one core, 30-credit unit at Level 5 − will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment targeted at particular skills. All other units are assessed by centre-devised internal assignments.

Careers & Progression

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. On successful completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the quantity surveying sector through: ● entering employment ● continuing existing employment ● linking with the appropriate professional body ● linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates [if appropriate] ● committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ● progressing to university.

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