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Quantity Surveyor and Cost Estimation
Program at a Glance
- Six months skill certificate
- Total 16 modules including introductory to advanced modules for quantity surveying, cost estimation and contract documents
- Monthly fee Rs 5000
Learn the skills required for a Quantity Surveyor and Cost Estimation Certificate
Our certificate course gives the knowledge and hands-on training for the quantity surveying and cost estimation. The trainees will not only learn how to do estimations for small scale to large scale construction projects but equal emphasize will also be given on preparing and understanding contract documents. This course is extremely beneficial for anyone who wants to excel in their careers in construction.
What You’ll Learn
This course will provide you an opportunity to build a strong theoretical basis of the quantity surveying and contract documents. Unlike conventional courses this course provides a solid basis in both theoretical framework and practical hands-on experience through its teaching methodology. You will learn how to:
- Create detailed Materials Take-off (Concrete, detailed Rebar, Shutters, Masonry, Plastering, Tiling, Sand, Cement, Mortar, Finishing)
- How to read construction information
- Extraction of quantities from drawings
- Create detailed Breakdown for the Construction Activities
- Accomplishment of Bar bending schedule as per structural drawing
- Cost analysis and estimation
- Bidding and tendering procedures as per PPRA rules and regulations
- Forecasting the project completion Cost
How You’ll Benefit
- This course is taught by professionals having industrial experience.
- You will learn how to work in a group with fellow students. Always observe ethical and social behavior during class and lab.
- This course involves both supervised and self-directed learning built in your timetable. An instructor will be available for students’ guidance and support.
- This course will give you sufficient skills which can open new career opportunities for you.
Students completing this course will have opportunities to work inside the country and in the fastest-growing construction industry in the Middle East. Upon completion of this course, the potential job opportunities include but are not limited to:
Potential Job Opportunities:
- Quantity surveyor
- Assistant to Resident Engineer
- Cost Analyst and Budget Officer
- Supply Chain Manager
- Freelancing
The Department of Civil Engineering Technology at National Skills University Islamabad has introduced this certificate course with sixteen modules. Each module has been prepared by professionals working in the construction industry. These modules are designed keeping in view the employer's requirement in order to cater the job deficit. The primary focus is to provide students with the necessary hands-on skills and abilities to prepare estimates , do cost analysis and work on contract documents.
The course duration is 208 Hrs (4 hours/week) and is divided into the following modules:
| Modules | Topics | Duration |
| Module 1 | Introduction and importance of course | (1 week) |
| Module 2 | Understanding of construction information (Architectural+ MEP) | (1 week) |
| Module 3 | Understanding of construction information (Structures) | (1 week) |
| Module 4 | Extraction of quantities | (2 weeks) |
| Module 5 | Introduction and use of major surveying tools | (1 week) |
| Module 6 | Small assignment and hands on practice for surveying tools | (2 weeks) |
| Module 7 | Rate analysis and related theories | (1 week) |
| Module 8 | Introduction of SOR PAK-PWD & MRS | (1 week) |
| Module 9 | Introduction to BBS and hands on practice | (2 weeks) |
| Module 10 | Accomplishment of BBS using MS excel | (2 weeks) |
| Module 11 | Complete quantity estimation of small house project | (2 weeks) |
| Module 12 | Introduction of highways | (1 week) |
| Module 13 | Quantity, estimation and cost analysis of highway projects | (2 weeks) |
| Module 14 | Introduction to water works | (1 week) |
| Module 15 | Quantity and cost estimation of water works | (1 week) |
| Module 16 | Project | (3 weeks) |
- The course fee is Rs 5000 per month
- Fee is charged on monthly basis
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- You can apply at any time.
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