Apprenticeship in Quantity Surveying (Part Time) (HND - Higher National Diploma)
This Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship offers a blend of theoretical and practical application to prepare you for a rewarding career in this field.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in managing construction projects, ensuring they run smoothly from start to finish. Our course is designed to develop your skills and knowledge, making you a competent graduate ready for the professional world.
The construction industry is evolving rapidly, with technology and integrated delivery becoming increasingly important. Our programme is developed in collaboration with industry experts and professional bodies including the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC). These partnerships ensure that our curriculum meets the current demands and needs of the industry.
The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing you with professional recognition and enhancing your employability.
Throughout the course, you will engage in modules that focus on creative problem-solving and collaborative working. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including cost management, procurement, measurement and quantification, risk management, and design economics.
You will also gain expertise in areas such as contracts, cost planning, and estimating. The course emphasizes the importance of financial skills, legal skills, managerial skills, and communicative skills, which are crucial for managing construction projects from project inception to completion.
In addition to classroom learning, the course offers practical experiences, including work placements that allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings. This industry experience is invaluable, providing you with insights into professional practice and helping you build a network of industry contacts.
Course details
- Apprenticeship
- Part-time
- English

Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The construction industry affects everyone, influencing productivity and wellbeing, creating the homes, hospitals, schools, workplaces, and infrastructure essential for a good quality of lifeâ€, Caroline Gumble, CIOB.
Our philosophy of learning and teaching is rooted in providing practical, industry-relevant education. We aim to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in this dynamic and innovative sector.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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Level 3 qualification (A level, BTech, Diploma or equivalent).
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics are also required.
If this course interests you but you don’t have the entry requirements to join the apprenticeship you could consider:
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‘with Foundation Year’. This route is designed to give you extra support as it provides you with an additional year (full-time) of supported study.   &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the full time degree option where available in this subject.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the full time bachelor’s degree option in this subject.  
These are ideal routes if you are not in employment in the sector, are returning to study after a gap, if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this apprenticeship.   &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements
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To apply, you must be employed in a relevant role and have your employer’s support.
Begin by registering your interest through our page. After reviewing your information, the Apprenticeship Team will contact you to confirm eligibility and guide you through the application process. For further assistance, please reach out to the Apprenticeship Team. -
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