Higher Certificate in Science in Construction Economics and Quantity
Surveying Programme Code: GA461 NQAI level: 6 | Places: 36* | Duration: Two years *This figure represents the combined number of places for level 6, 7 and 8 students
Why study Quantity Surveying? A Quantity Surveyor is an equal mix of an Accountant, a Solicitor and a Building Manager (i.e. the business person of the construction world). Surveyors are seen as having expertise in measurement, procurement and estimating. This programme covers all these specialised areas.
Programme Modules Modules such as Construction Technology and Building Services help one appreciate how buildings are put together and subsequently operate. Specialisations consist of Quantity Surveying Practice & Procedures. Land Surveying, Computer Aided Design, Measurement and Estimating, and Procurement Studies. General modules cover broad but necessary disciplines such as Mathematics (Leaving Cert standard, for year 1 only) Practical Accountancy, Learning to Learn and Site Management.
Career Opportunities
Quantity Surveying offers a choice/ mix of office or site-based roles. Graduates find employment at a technical level with Professional Consultancy Practices, Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, a variety of Sub-Contracting specialists, Property Developers, Insurance Companies, Local Authorities, Government Departments, State/Semi- State Organisations, Utility Providers (i.e. ESB, Bord Gais, Eircom etc) and Builders Suppliers.
Follow-on Studies A variety of options for progression are available for graduates to proceed, through an internal progression route, to year 3 of the
B.Sc. in Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying programme in GMIT or in institutes of technology or universities in Ireland and elsewhere.
Other Essential Information Project Work The programme incorporates both group and individual project work relevant to the surveying profession and is delivered through a equal mix of lectures and practical work.
Recognition by Professional Bodies
Students and Graduates from the programme can obtain Chartered membership at student or non-chartered level. They may progress to higher levels of membership by obtaining additional qualifications and industrial experience.
Contact: Sean Canny Tel: 091-742879
100 Fax: 091-758413 E-mail:
sean.canny@
gmit.ie
Bachelor of Science in Construction Economics
and Quantity Surveying Programme Code: GA471 NQAI level: 7 | Places: 36* | Duration: Three years *This figure represents the combined number of places for level 6, 7 and 8 students
Why study Quantity Surveying?
As the business person of the construction world the Quantity Surveyor is a mix of an Accountant, a Solicitor and a Building Manager. Surveyors have expertise in cost planning and controlling of construction projects, estimating, procurement, tendering and contracts administrative processes. This programme covers all of these areas of expertise.
Programme Modules Modules such as Construction Technology and Building Services help one appreciate how buildings are put together and subsequently operate. Specialisations consist of Measurement and Estimating, Procurement Studies, Cost Studies, Contracts & Legal Studies and Contract Accounts Administration. General modules cover broad but necessary disciplines such as Mathematics (Leaving Cert standard, for year 1 only) Practical Accountancy, Communications and Site Management.
Career Opportunities
Quantity Surveying offers a choice/ mix of office or site-based roles. Graduates find employment at a technical level with Professional Consultancy Practices, Building and Civil Engineering Contractors, a variety of Sub-Contracting specialists, Property Developers, Insurance Companies, Local Authorities, Government Departments, State/Semi- State Organisations, Utility Providers (i.e. ESB, Bord Gais, Eircom etc) and Builders Suppliers.
Follow-on Studies
Options for progression are available for graduates to proceed to year 4 of the
B.Sc. (Honours) in Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying programme in GMIT or elsewhere.
Other Essential Information Projects/Work Placements The programme incorporates both group and individual project work relevant to the surveying profession and is delivered in an equal mix of lectures and practical work. Work placement during year 3 provides further practical application of the skills learned.
Recognition by Professional Bodies
Exemptions from Levels 1 and 2 of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Educational Framework. Full CIOB exemption by completing a further 60 ECTS credits. Eligibility for associate grade of the SCSI, subject to complying with experience requirements.
Contact: Sean Canny Tel: 091-742879
Fax: 091-758413 E-mail:
sean.canny@
gmit.ie
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