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Quantity Surveyor Level 3 Advanced Diploma
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The Quantity Surveyor Level 3 Advanced Diploma is a comprehensive course designed to prepare learners for a successful career in the construction and built environment sectors. This advanced diploma covers the essential principles, practices, and legal frameworks that underpin the role of a quantity surveyor, providing a solid foundation for those aiming to manage costs, contracts, and project resources effectively.

This flexible online course enables students across the UK to study at their own pace, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills relevant to real-world construction projects. The curriculum is structured into clear modules, covering topics such as construction law, measurement and estimating, procurement, cost control, financial management, sustainability, and project management — all critical areas for quantity surveyors.

Key Highlights:

  • Free Final Exam: Test your understanding of quantity surveying principles with a free final assessment designed to consolidate your learning.

  • Official Course Completion Certificate: Receive an instantly downloadable certificate that validates your qualification as a quantity surveyor.

  • Trusted Provider: Delivered by a CPD-registered, UKRLP-listed, and AHOT-recognised provider, ensuring a high standard of education and professional recognition in quantity surveying.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to formalise your experience, this diploma equips you with the knowledge and skills to thrive as a quantity surveyor in today’s competitive construction industry.

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

11
sections
37
lectures
1h 48m
total

Course media

Description

The Quantity Surveyor Level 3 Advanced Diploma offers a detailed and practical curriculum designed to develop the competencies required by quantity surveyors responsible for cost management and contractual oversight in construction projects. This course combines essential legal knowledge, technical skills, and ethical standards vital for successful quantity surveying.

The course curriculum is divided into nine modules:

  • Introduction to Quantity Surveying: Understand the historical development, key roles, and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor within construction projects.

  • Construction Law and Contracts: Learn the legal frameworks that govern construction, types of contracts such as JCT and NEC, contract law essentials, and dispute resolution methods.

  • Measurement and Estimating: Master measurement techniques like CESMM and SMM7, principles of cost estimating, budgeting, and managing project variations.

  • Procurement and Tendering: Explore procurement methods including traditional and design-and-build, tendering processes, bid evaluation, contractor selection, and negotiation skills.

  • Cost Management and Control: Study cost control techniques, monitoring and reporting, value engineering, and earned value management strategies.

  • Financial Management: Gain knowledge of budgeting, cash flow management, financial appraisal, investment analysis, and risk management in financial decision-making.

  • Sustainability in Quantity Surveying: Discover sustainable construction principles, environmental assessment methods such as BREEAM and LEED, life cycle costing, and green procurement practices.

  • Project Management for Quantity Surveyors: Learn project planning, scheduling, resource management, monitoring, and project closeout procedures tailored for quantity surveyors.

  • Professional Development and Ethics: Focus on continuing professional development (CPD), ethical considerations, and understanding professional standards set by regulatory bodies like RICS.

This diploma balances theoretical foundations with practical applications, enabling learners to develop the expertise needed for accurate cost estimation, effective contract administration, and sustainable project delivery. It prepares quantity surveyors to meet industry standards and contribute significantly to the success of construction projects.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the Award in Education and Training (AET) Level 3 Advanced Diploma course, learners will receive an instant, free digital certificate as official recognition of their achievement. This qualification, offered by Course Line—an award-winning educational brand—adds significant value to your professional profile as a quantity surveyor.

Who is this course for?

The Quantity Surveyor Level 3 Advanced Diploma is ideal for individuals seeking to enter or advance in the quantity surveying profession within the construction industry. It suits recent school leavers, apprentices, and career changers wanting to build a strong foundation in cost management and project oversight.

Construction professionals aiming to formalise and enhance their skills in measurement, contract law, procurement, and financial management will find this course valuable for career progression. Adult learners returning to study will benefit from the course’s flexible online format and industry-relevant content.

Additionally, this diploma is suited for professionals working in related fields such as project management, architecture, and civil engineering who want a deeper understanding of quantity surveying principles to broaden their expertise.

Requirements

Learners should have basic proficiency in written English and a keen interest in construction and project management. Access to a reliable internet connection and a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone is necessary to engage fully with the online course. A self-motivated attitude is essential for success in this self-paced learning environment.

Career path

Graduates of this diploma can pursue roles as assistant quantity surveyors, cost estimators, contract administrators, procurement officers, and project coordinators. The qualification also serves as a stepping stone for advanced studies and professional accreditation in quantity surveying and construction management.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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