The Level 4 Quantity Surveyor Technician Cert HE is designed to develop the technical and commercial skills needed to support the financial management of construction projects. This course prepares you to work closely with project teams, ensuring costs are planned, controlled, and delivered effectively.
What experience and skills will you gain?
You will learn how to estimate project costs, prepare budgets, and monitor expenditure throughout the construction lifecycle. The course covers procurement processes, contract administration, and the use of industry-standard documentation. You’ll also develop skills in measurement and valuation of works, risk management, and cost reporting. Alongside technical knowledge, you will build strong analytical, numerical, and communication skills, enabling you to work with clients, contractors, and suppliers. Ideal for those progressing from a Level 3 qualification or already working in construction, this course provides a clear pathway into quantity surveying roles and further professional development.
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Campus
This course will be delivered at London South Bank Technical College - Nine Elms
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What do you need to apply?
Applicants should hold one of the following:
- Two A levels at grades CC or above.
- A BTEC National Diploma at MM or above.
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma with at least 21 credits at Merit.
- A Level 3 apprenticeship in a related subject.
- Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth at least 64 UCAS tariff points.
Applicants should also hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
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How will you be assessed?
Students will be assessed through coursework and examinations, including written reports, essays, multiple-choice tests and in-class assessments. Some modules may also involve presentations, groupwork and software-based tasks.
Assessments develop technical understanding and professional skills. Students will receive feedback on their progress and must pass all modules to achieve the qualification.
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Where can this course take you?
This qualification provides a foundation for roles such as assistant quantity surveyor, quantity surveying technician, assistant cost engineer or assistant cost analyst. These roles support the budgeting, cost control and contractual management of construction projects.
Subject to achieving the required grades, students may progress to Year 2 of a full-time BSc in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying) at London South Bank University. Relevant degree apprenticeship routes are also available, subject to employment, a separate application and eligibility requirements.
