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National Diploma in Quantity Surveying Technology

National Diploma in Quantity Surveying Technology

The objective of the diploma course is to make students to understand how to measure and estimate building work, and how to cost, price and tender for projects. Learn to undertake the financial administration and cost control of projects under construction. and also gain the skills to become an adaptable team member, and develop the ability to deal with clients, builders, subcontractors and authorities. Also, the course opens an avenue for interested school leavers to acquire knowledge and skills required, to seek prospective job opportunities in the construction sector. This Course includes mathematical processes used in estimating cost of a new building construction, improvement or reproduction.
 
  • Medium:English
  • Duration: 1 1/2 Years (Includes a Foundation Course)
  • NVQ Level: NVQ -5
  • Full Time/Part Time:Full Time(weekdays) (8.30am – 5.00pm)
  • Course fee: Free
 
Learning Outcomes
  • Certificate NVQ Level 5
 
Entry Qualifications
  • Age should be between 17 and 29 years.
  • Should have obtained NVQ level 3/4 Certificate in the relevant field ( Preference will be given to those who have followed NVQ 3/4 course with a course duration not less than one year

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  • Passed minimum 3 subjects at G.C.E. (A/L) in Engineering Technology / Mathematics / Science. (Preference will be given to those who have followed G.C.E. (A/L) in Engineering Technology Stream)
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  • Should have passed in three (03) subjects at G.C.E. (A/L) Arts Stream with a credit pass for Civil Technology under Hard Technology

Main modules

Semester 1

  • Mathematical concepts in Quantity Surveying
  • Measurement- I
  • Construction Technology- I
  • Quantity Surveying Practice-I
  • Drawings practice for Quantity Surveying
  • Financial Accounting
  • General Economics
  • Work place information management

Semester 2

  • Law-I
  • Contract Administration- I
  • Material Technology
  • Estimating & Tendering
  • Quantity Surveying Practice-II
  • Workplace communications Management
  • Plan Work to be Performed at Workplace