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Quantity Surveying Principles and Practice Awareness
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Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
2.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)

Overview

The Quantity Surveying Fundamentals Level 3 course is designed for learners seeking a structured and in-depth understanding of quantity surveying principles, cost control, and commercial awareness within construction and built environment contexts. This course explores how quantity surveying supports financial planning, contract management, and project delivery across construction projects.

Learners gain insight into measurement techniques, cost management, procurement strategies, construction economics, and project coordination. The course also introduces legal awareness, sustainability considerations, and the use of digital tools such as building information modelling (BIM) within quantity surveying practice.

Rather than qualifying learners for chartered or regulated professional practice, this course focuses on developing informed understanding, analytical awareness, and foundational knowledge of quantity surveying. It is suitable for individuals interested in construction support roles, commercial assistance, site administration, or further academic progression in quantity surveying or construction management.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

12
sections
42
lectures
2h 22m
total

Course media

Description

The Quantity Surveying Fundamentals Level 3 course consists of ten structured lectures, followed by an assessment, each addressing a core area of quantity surveying knowledge and professional awareness.

The course begins with an introduction to quantity surveying, exploring the role of the quantity surveyor within construction projects and the importance of cost, value, and risk management. Advanced measurement and quantification introduce principles used to measure construction work, estimate quantities, and support cost planning.

Contract management explores contractual frameworks, responsibilities, and communication between project stakeholders. Cost management examines budgeting, cost control, financial reporting, and value management across construction projects.

Procurement strategies focus on methods used to source materials, services, and contractors, examining traditional and modern procurement approaches. Construction economics introduces economic factors that influence construction projects, including market conditions, resource allocation, and financial feasibility.

Project management for quantity surveyors explores coordination, scheduling awareness, risk management, and collaboration within project teams. Building information modelling (BIM) in quantity surveying examines how digital modelling supports measurement, coordination, and cost analysis from an awareness perspective.

Sustainability in construction explores environmental considerations, sustainable materials, and responsible construction practices. Legal aspects in quantity surveying introduce contractual obligations, dispute awareness, and legal considerations relevant to construction projects without providing legal advice.

Certification

After successful completion of the Quantity Surveying Fundamentals Level 3 course, learners receive a free digital certificate from Reed confirming course completion. A provider-issued certificate is also available following verification, with optional premium certificates and academic transcripts available separately.

Who is this course for?

This Quantity Surveying course is suitable for learners with an interest in construction, cost control, or commercial management who wish to develop structured academic understanding. It is ideal for construction administrators, site assistants, commercial support staff, trainee quantity surveying assistants, or individuals preparing for further study in quantity surveying or construction management.

Requirements

No formal qualifications or prior experience are required to enrol on this Quantity Surveying course. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment is required to successfully finish the course.

Career path

This Quantity Surveying course can support progression into construction support roles, commercial administration, quantity surveying assistance, project support positions, or further academic study related to construction or quantity surveying.

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