Certificate in Quantity Surveying
Learn the fundamentals of measuring building work and preparing simple construction cost information.
What you'll study
- Construction terminology, materials and building elements
- Reading plans, sections and specifications
- Measurement principles, units and quantity take-off
- Preparing simple bills of quantities
- Rate build-ups, estimates and spreadsheet checks
- Tendering basics, cost records and professional communication
Proposed study themes — confirmed against the issuing body's module list where one applies.
Introductory skills training; this certificate does not confer chartered quantity-surveyor status.
Entry requirements
- Age 16 or above; secondary-school mathematics or equivalent practical numeracy.
- Basic English reading and computer skills.
- No previous construction qualification required; complete a numeracy and drawing-readiness exercise.
How you'll study
- Study mode
- Live online
- How classes run
- Live online workshops using sample drawings and guided spreadsheet exercises. Tutors review quantities and explain measurement errors.
- Teaching language
- English; any additional language support must be confirmed for the cohort
- Weekly commitment
- 4 guided + 5 independent hrs/week
- Assessment
- Produce a measured quantity schedule and basic cost estimate for a small building, with assumptions and calculation checks.
- What you'll need
- Laptop, spreadsheet software, PDF drawing viewer and a calculator.
Fees
- Total investment
- LKR 50,000USD 250
- Registration (included in total)
- LKR 10,000USD 35
- Balance after registration
- LKR 40,000USD 215
What this includes
- Registration, scheduled tuition and digital learning materials
- Standard first-attempt internal assessment and ordinary completion documentation
- Required classroom lab or simulation access within the agreed teaching plan
Not included
- Personal computer, internet, travel and accommodation
- Optional software upgrades, optional live advertising and use beyond the classroom allowance
- Optional external examinations, professional memberships and resits