Construction Technology

Module Description

Different construction projects have different technological, structural and engineering requirements.  A simple house differs significantly from a high-rise building, or an infrastructural building or a highway. The same applies to the electrical and mechanical services requirements of different types of projects, as indeed to the architectural features.
Quantity surveyors, being an integral part of a construction organisation, whether on the owners’ organisation, or part of the design team or the contractors’ set-up, must be aware of the different requirements and appreciate the need for such requirements and how the different disciplines must come together to ensure that the project outcome will be achieved.
This module will introduce students to the construction process of low rise buildings, including foundations, structural elements, architectural features and requirements for safe and comfortable use of such buildings.

Entry Requirements

• Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following: 
  • a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one ‘A’ Level or equivalent in any subject); 

   

  AND 

  • a pass in English Language and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent). 

   

  Preference is given to applicants having a year of work experience in a field related to the study programme.  

   

Target Audience

This course is targeted at: 

• individuals aspiring to work as quantity surveyors; 
• individuals who wish to advance their education and gain in depth knowledge and skills related to quantity surveying; 
• individuals already working in the field of quantity surveying who would like to obtain a qualification in quantity surveying. 

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to: 

• quantity surveyor  
• commercial/residential surveyor 
• estimator 

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time programme and will typically take 42 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 25 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based.  

The course comprises:  

• 6 lectures per module; 
• 3-hour lectures (evening); 
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.