Course Description

This level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician apprenticeship standard is suitable for those who are going to work for clients, consultancies, and contractors. Construction Quantity Surveying Technicians are associated with the monitoring and control of costs and contracts on construction projects and are based on sites or in offices. All candidates should have a creative and analytical outlook that can be applied to the workplace.

The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Quantity Surveying Technician. Typical job titles can include: Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveying Technician, Assistant Cost Engineer or Assistant Cost Analyst.

Future Prospects

Upon completing the Level 4 Apprenticeship, apprentices are well-positioned to pursue a variety of career paths within the construction industry. They may choose to progress to a Level 6 Apprenticeship or undertake a Higher National Diploma (HND) to deepen their expertise and move toward roles such as Chartered Surveyor, project manager, or commercial manager. Throughout the apprenticeship, learners develop the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) needed to succeed in the sector.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship, candidates must be 18 years old or over.

Secure employment: Have an employer in place who is committed to supporting them throughout the apprenticeship.

Work hours: Be employed full-time, working a minimum of 30 hours per week, and be on the company’s PAYE scheme.

Educational qualifications: Must hold a minimum of 3 A-Levels, or a full Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). If candidates do not hold maths and English at grade 4/C or above, they will be required to complete Functional Skills qualifications alongside their apprenticeship.

Pre-employment checks: Successfully complete a scope of work review to ensure your job role aligns with the apprenticeship requirements, a skills scan, and initial assessments in maths and English.