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Higher apprenticeship

Construction Quantity Surveying Technician

An investment in precision and project cost management expertise

An apprenticeship is a real, paid job. The apprentice works for an employer and trains with us at the same time, and comes out with a nationally recognised qualification and the experience to go with it.

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36 months36 Months
FeesAny fees for a 19+ learner, where the company is a non-Apprenticeship Levy payer will be paid by the company.
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for EnglandAwarded by Pearson
Level 4Nationally recognised
Day releaseHow the taught part runs
Standard ST0049The official reference for this apprenticeship
Before they start

What an apprentice needs

Individual employers will determine their own entry requirements, but the typical entry requirements for this Apprenticeship will be five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English and a Science; or a Level 2 Apprenticeship.

The employer sets the real bar, so treat this as a guide. If somebody is close but not quite there, it is still worth the conversation.

What they’ll learn

Construction Quantity Surveying Technicians are associated with the monitoring and control of costs and contracts on construction projects and are based on sites or in offices.

  1. They will assist with budgeting and cost control

    Assisting senior managers with the budgeting of construction projects, and controlling costs during a construction project.

    Covers Measurement & Estimating, Construction Economics & Sustainability

  2. They will report income and expenditure and value progress

    Recording, controlling and reporting income and expenditure on a construction project, and valuing progress on construction projects.

    Covers Quantity Surveying Practice

  3. They will help select and manage specialist contractors

    Selection and management of specialist contractors on construction projects.

    Covers Tender & Procurement

  4. They will assist with legal and contractual issues

    Assisting senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project, and contributing to the mitigation of disputes using accurate records.

    Covers Law & Legal Frameworks in Quantity Surveying

  5. They will gain skills in project management, cost control and risk assessment

    Practical skills tailored to the UK construction industry, for delivering projects on budget and in compliance with industry standards.

The programme

Level 4 · 8 units

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England

Delivery will be day release over two years.

  1. Level 4

    Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England.

    • Core mandatory units
    • Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)Unit 1
    • The Construction EnvironmentUnit 4
    • Measurement & EstimatingUnit 10
    • Tender & ProcurementUnit 12
    • Construction Economics & SustainabilityUnit 23
    • Quantity Surveying PracticeUnit 25
    • Digital Applications for Building Information ModellingUnit 26
    • Law & Legal Frameworks in Quantity SurveyingUnit 27

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

About this apprenticeship

The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Quantity Surveying Technician. Typical job titles can include Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveying Technician, Assistant Cost Engineer or Assistant Cost Analyst.

Read more about this apprenticeship

Construction Quantity Surveying Technicians are associated with the monitoring and control of costs and contracts on construction projects and are based on sites or in offices.

The main duties and tasks of a Construction Surveying Technician are:

  • Assisting senior managers with the budgeting of construction projects
  • Control of costs during a construction project
  • Selection and management of specialist contractors
  • To contribute to the mitigation of disputes using accurate records
  • Recording, control and reporting of income and expenditure on a construction project
  • Valuation of progress on construction projects
  • To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project

Benefits for the Employer

Enrolling your apprentice onto the Construction Quantity Surveying Technician ST0049 standard is an investment in precision and project cost management expertise. This standard equips apprentices with skills tailored to the UK construction industry, ensuring that projects are delivered on budget and in compliance with industry standards. It’s a valuable pathway to develop knowledgeable professionals who contribute to the financial and operational success of construction projects.

Benefits for the Apprentice

The Construction Quantity Surveying Technician ST0049 standard offers a direct route into a vital role within the UK construction sector. Apprentices gain practical skills in project management, cost control, and risk assessment, building a solid foundation for a rewarding career. This qualification opens doors to future roles, from quantity surveying to construction management, giving you a competitive edge in the industry.

Study Commitment

Part-Time attendance

Learning Approach

Combination of day release for 2.5 years to study and achieve Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England, alongside progression of workplace evidence to support knowledge, skills and behaviours for end point assessment (EPA).

Qualification Awarded

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England.

Next Steps

Contact EmployerTraining@DNColleges.ac.uk

Location

University Campus Doncaster (UCDon)

Assessment

Nobody springs anything on anyone

1
End-point assessment

Online test

2
End-point assessment

Project

3
End-point assessment

Professional discussion

More about the assessment

There are 3 elements to the assessment and will take place over a typical period of 6 months once the apprentice as gone through gateway. The 3 elements are:

Assessment 1: Online test

Assessment 2: Project

Assessment 3: Professional discussion

Getting started

What it takes, on both sides

If you're the employer

  • A real role that covers the standard. Your Employer Relationship Officer will check it before anyone enrols.
  • Time released for teaching, on a timetable you'll have from day one.
  • Half an hour every 8 to 10 weeks for a three-way review.
  • Your say-so when the apprentice is ready for their final assessment.

If you want to be the apprentice

  • A job. An apprenticeship is employment, so you need an employer before you can start.
  • Already working in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.
  • An initial skills scan with us, so we know where you're starting from.
  • No employer yet? That's the usual starting point, and finding one is the part we help with.
Where it leads

This is a step, not a destination

Successful completion of the apprentice can lead to progression onto Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying for England. Or alternatively progression to a Degree Apprenticeship

Not sure what comes after this one? Tell us the role and we'll tell you honestly which of our apprenticeships, higher apprenticeships or university-level courses fits next.

How to start this apprenticeship

It takes two, an employer and an apprentice. Pick your side.

I'm an employer

Put someone on this programme

Recruiting, or formalising the training of someone already in post? Start with a conversation. We'll check the role, sort the funding, and get them enrolled.

Speak to us today 01302 553 913

Or advertise a vacancy through us and we'll handle the recruitment.

I want to be an apprentice

You'll need an employer first

An apprenticeship is a job, so an employer has to take you on before you can start. Already employed in this kind of role? Your manager can put you forward directly.

No vacancy that suits? Register your interest and we'll tell you when one comes up.