LEVEL 6 Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (BSc)
1 Day per week University of Westminster, 3-4 days per week workplace experience
Earn a Salary, develop valuable workplace experience and complete your university degree
BTEC HND/HNC in Construction or Built Environment: Merit profile
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Starting at Level 5, equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate degree, apprentices gain a BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management. Those with insufficient experience can study our Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician apprenticeship first.
In addition to the above, it is a requirement that all applicants can demonstrate competency at a Level 2 standard in English and maths. This will be assessed during the application process, as part of the initial assessment stage.
It is a mandatory requirement, that in order for an apprentice to reach End Point Assessment, they must hold a Level 2 achievement in English and maths and be able to provide a copy of the original certificate of achievement.
Current acceptable evidence can be found on the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s Guidance Sheet.
Those who are able to demonstrate competence at Level 2 but who are unable to provide evidence of prior attainment, such as a GCSE at grade C or 4 and above in English and Maths, will be required to obtain this during their first year of the apprenticeship. The University of Westminster will support any apprentice this affects, by facilitating an option to study for Level 2 Functional Skills English and maths with a partner organisation, in order to meet the requirement to progress to year two of the apprenticeship.
- BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
- A professional qualification RICS Chartered Surveyor
Our Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships last for 3 years, but yours will finish as soon as you’ve reached the required standards and gained the relevant qualifications. You may be able to start at a mid-point if you have already completed a Higher Apprenticeship.
You’ll get a competitive salary, plus a range of benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Travel Expenses
- Up to 25 days holiday per year
The more experienced and qualified you become, the more your salary will grow. What’s more, we’ll pay your University fees.
Responsibilities, Level 6 Quantity Surveying
Level 6 Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management (Bsc) – University of Westminster
This Level 6, degree apprenticeship provides industry-led study of the management and organisation of sustainable construction production, focused on the economic, commercial, financial, legal and contractual dimensions of projects.
DURATION: 3 years part-time
START DATE: September 2023
LOCATION: Marylebone Campus, Central London
ENTRY LEVEL: Level 5
Starting at Level 5, equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate degree, apprentices gain a BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management. Those with insufficient experience can study our Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician apprenticeship first.
Supported by their employer to ‘earn while they learn’ without paying course fees, apprentices will learn about the design, technology and management of domestic construction processes, including planning and programming, health and safety, project life cycle assessment, people management, leadership, and business management. Real-life case studies, problem- and work-based learning bring professional practice to the classroom, while apprentices apply their learning to workplace projects.
The University is ranked 14th in the UK for Building by The Times Good University Guide 2021, placing Westminster 2nd in London. Our central London location and numerous industry contacts, which include Great Portland Estates, Mace, Lendlease, The Portman Estate, Wilmott Dixon, Multiplex, Transport for London and The Crown Estate, enable us to invite practising professionals to speak and visit major construction and infrastructure projects.
Course Structure
This is a three-year course. Apprentices must be employed by a construction employer. Time spent on work and training is split 80/20, meaning the apprentices spend 20% of their time learning, which can include time at the University and work-based training, linked to the apprenticeship, provided by the employer.
Year 1
Year 1 introduces the principles that underpin the study of construction, specifically in relation to simple building forms, the key theories and concepts of building design, building science, construction technology, site surveying and data analysis. Right from the start, apprentices will be introduced to real-world projects and case studies.
Subjects of study include:
- Construction Engineering Technology
- Environmental Science and Services
- Project and Commercial Management (Management 5)
- Advanced Measurement (Management 6)
Credit level 5
Year 2
Year 2 considers how to manage building design and procure construction services, including measurement, quantification and estimating of building costs together with the principles underlying project financial, contractual and site management.
Subjects of study include:
- Project Procurement, Management and Law (Management 3)
- Construction Project-Based Learning (Management 4)
- Contract Administration and Practice (Management 11)
- Construction Technology and Innovation (Technology 6)
Credit level 5-6
Year 3
Year 3 focuses on construction frameworks and contracts, including project evaluation, development, sustainable and modern construction, cost information systems, whole life costing, industry challenges and supply chain management. At the end of Year 3, apprentices take an end point assessment based on their work experience, comprising an online test, project and professional discussion.
Subjects of study include:
- Professional Practice (Management 7)
- Project Management (Management 9)
- Project Evaluation and Development (Management 10)
- Current Issues in the Built Environment
Credit level 6
Accreditation
This apprenticeship will include the knowledge, skills and behaviours typically required to achieve full member or chartered status with the industry’s recognised professional bodies. The final assessment process for this apprenticeship will typically be partly representative of the review process required for professional registration.
The Quantity Surveying and Commercial BSc Honours is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the world’s leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction. Successful completion fulfils the academic requirements to become a professional member with the designation MRICS after gaining experience in the workplace and passing the Assessment of Professional Competence. Additionally, the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which has granted Westminster Business School ‘Accredited Centre Status’. Graduates from this course can apply, with appropriate experience, for membership of CIOB and the designation MCIOB. The course is also accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).