Construction Quantity Surveying Technician

Outline

Typical job titles for this role can include Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveying Technician, Assistant Cost Engineer or Assistant Cost Analyst. 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 of a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician include assisting senior managers with budgeting, control of cost, selection and management of specialist contractors, mitigation of disputes, recording, control and reporting of income and expenditure, valuation of progress, and assisting with legal and contractual issues.

This apprenticeship standard also includes a Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment (Construction).

Assessment

Apprentices will attend college on a day release basis at FutureSkills at MediaCityUK, Dakota Avenue, M50 2PU, where knowledge will be developed via taught sessions, online learning and self-study. The HNC units to be delivered are: Construction Technology, Science and materials, Construction practice and management, Construction information, Legal and statutory responsibilities in construction, Individual project, Principles of alternative energy, and Principles of refurbishment

End Point Assessment

The end-point assessment is synoptic and takes place at the end of the apprentice’s learning and development. The requirement is that the end-point assessment is completed within six months from the start of the end point assessment period. The end point assessment is made up of the following components:

• An online knowledge test
• An agreed project
• A professional discussion

Entry Requirements

Each organisation will have their own entry requirements, and must be able to provide opportunities to work towards this apprenticeship as part of the job role.

A previous Level 3 construction-based apprenticeship, for example – Technical and Professional Advanced Level Apprenticeship. (Candidates with a minimum of two A-levels will be considered).

Apprentices require five GCSEs at Grades A*/9 to C/4, including Grade C/4 in maths and English (or equivalent).

Funding may be available to cover this apprenticeship, please contact us for more information on eligibility.

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