Skills Framework - Quantity Surveyor

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Overview

A quantity surveyor's role is important in working out exactly how much a house costs to construct. They will keep a close eye on finances - from the first budget to the final bill, while working both in an office and on site to conduct material and sub-contractor control reports. A clear emphasis is placed on calculating commercial risks, working closely with subcontractors and budgeting.

For more information on the minimum units of training you will need to become a Quantity Surveyor click here.

To access and download a pdf of the Quantity Surveyor framework click here. 

Regulatory, Environment & Standards

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Building Regulations Building Regulations and control for residential homes (GET1439) NHBC CITB £320 £70
Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Warranty Certification

Housing warranty and after sales service (GET1441)

 NHBC CITB £150 £30




Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
CDM Regulations CDM awareness (GET0032) Various CITB £170 £30

Health, Safety & Environment

Unit of training

 CITB Training Standard Course trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)/ IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety in construction site supervision (GET1735) Various CITB £300 £70
Hazards & Controls Hazards and controls associated with the home building sector (GET 2090) Hamilton Deed CITB £150 £30

 

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course Trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) / IEMA Introduction into environmental awareness in construction training (GET0701) Various CITB £150 £30

Construction Process

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Groundwork's & Foundations Awareness In development TBC TBC TBC TBC
Understanding Road Construction Road construction for home build programmes (GET1910) Various CITB £150 £30

 

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course Trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Managing Timber frame (optional) Managing timber frame construction for home builders (GET1447) NHBC CITB £150 £30
Defects Prevention Defects prevention introduction (GET 2089) NHBC CITB £450 £70

 

Qualification

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course Trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Degree or professional QS qualification n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

 

 

Site & Project Planning

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course Trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Software & Hardware Skills N/A Various N/A N/A N/A

 

 

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course Trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Compiling Site Programmes Develop and maintain a home build programe (GET1871) Hamilton Deed CITB £150 £30

 

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course Trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Awareness (optional) Building Information Modelling (BIM) Introduction(GET 2101) Various CITB £150 £30

 

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course Trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Understanding drawings & specs Interpreting plans and drawings (GET1873) Various CITB £150 £30

 

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course Trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value
Costings & finance In development TBC TBC TBC TBC

 

Supply Chain Management

Unit of training CITB Training Standard Course trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value

Managing Teams

Managing Meetings

Assertiveness

Customer Service

 Home build site management (GET1869)or Develop and maintain a home build programme (GET1871) Hamilton Deed CITB £130 per training standard  £30 per training standard 

 

People Management

Unit of Training CITB Training Standard Course trainer Accreditor Average course cost CITB grant value

Roles & Responsibilities

Conflict Resolutions

Motivating Others

 Home build site management (GET1869) Hamilton Deed CITB £130 per training standard   £30 per training standard 

The Supply Chain Sustainability School also has a number of free CPD accredited e-learning modules and toolbox talks available that cover key topics highly relevant to quantity surveyors, including a Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Toolkit that aligns closely with the Skills Frameworks.

The School supports home builders and their supply chains to meet the challenging targets set out by UK government, and is backed by leading home builders including Barratt Developments, Bovis Homes, Kier, Linden Homes, Redrow, Taylor Wimpey, Telford Homes and Willmott Dixon.