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Basics of Quantity Surveying

Online
1.5-3 hours
Free

Course Content

In this course, we will explore the rudiments of quantity surveying and the necessary skills to become a quantity surveyor. With construction and architecture moving forward in leaps and bounds, the quantity surveyor's role is now more in demand than ever before as you project timeframes and communicate this information to clients. This course reviews the key financial, legal, and managerial prerequisites of the quantity surveying profession.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID192115
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Define the key terms associated with quantity surveying along with its history
• Identify some of the key skills and traits that are needed to become a successful quantity surveyor
• Discuss the process of measurement and carrying out an actual survey
• Explain the process of measuring and recognising costs during the quantity surveying process
• Describe the process of measuring prices and other operational estimates during a quantity survey
• Describe the contractual and pricing management aspect of a quantity survey
• Identify the key components that are involved in the procurement process in quantity survey management
• Discuss the techniques involved in identifying and mitigating risks during the quantity surveying process
• List the key elements of regulation and control at the workplace for safety purposes
• Summarise the main elements of a quantity survey final report
Course Code945

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