Chartered Surveyor (Quantity Surveying and Project Management) Degree Apprenticeship

This programme has been designed in consultation with industry to develop the knowledge and skills valued by employers. The programme shares modules with our existing BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying course but offers the opportunity of work-based learning in key modules. The University offers an alternative pathway to the Chartered Surveyor (Degree) apprenticeship standard in Building Surveying.

The course will build apprentices' knowledge across the range of elements involved in quantity surveying, including construction technology, contract administration, measurement, cost management, project management and risk management. Through taught modules and work-based learning, apprentices will ultimately be equipped with the necessary knowledge for the RICS Assessment of Professional competence (APC).

Our focus on interdisciplinary learning means apprentices will study and work alongside related courses on projects that reflect the professional working environment.

The teaching is delivered by research active academic staff, many of whom undertake consultancy in specialist aspects of the course which are then reflected in the curriculum.

Make sure that you’ve read the FAQs, and that you meet the eligibility criteria before you submit an application.

key information

University of Brighton award Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)

Apprenticeship Standard Chartered Surveyor (Degree)

Level 6

Start Date September 2021

Duration 5 years

Location Moulsecoomb

Further information and enquiries

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Programme details

Entry requirements

A-levels

Entry requirements are in the range of BBC – CCC including maths (112 – 96 UCAS points).

BTEC

Our BTEC Extended Diploma conditional offers typically fall within the DMM-MMM range.

International Baccalaureate

28 points,with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3.

Applicants with previous studies, previous or current employment in a construction related role will be considered on an individual basis

Other applications will be compared with the British Council International Guide to Qualifications in Education. Applicants with non-standard qualifications should contact the School office at entec@brighton.ac.uk.

Quantity Surveying and Project Management

Year 1

Introduction to the Built Environment
Building Technology and Design for Apprentices
Indoor Environment and Building Services 1
Land Construction Surveying for Apprentices

Year 2

Construction Materials in the Built Environment
Estimating and Quantification of Works

Year 3

Construction Methods and Technology for Apprentices
Indoor Environment and Building Services 2
Building Information Modelling

Year 4

Quantity Surveying Practice and Procedure
Cost and Contract Administration for Apprentices
Construction Risk and Financial Analysis

Year 5

Project Planning and Analysis (optional module)
Honours Project for Apprentices
Principles of Sustainable Construction
Advanced Quantity Surveying Practice

Core skills

Upon completion of the programme, apprentices will be equipped to:

develop a client's brief into a successful project
identify, obtain and process information required to manage projects
source, collect, interpret and synthesise different types of data pertaining to the broader context of projects
prepare effective drawings and diagrams using appropriate approaches
gather and present evidence from a range of primary and secondary sources
identify the standards required by clients and other stakeholders
work within the RICS rules and regulations of Professional Competence and Conduct

develop a reasoned and critical argument through the integration of primary and secondary materials
apply the skills of problem analysis
manage legal and contractual matters relating to the site
set and review objectives, identify resources and their limitations
plan activities to ensure project completion on time and within the client approved budget
manage team members and specialist contractors
develop methodologies for apprising project requirements and provide technological design and construction solutions
identify and manage risks of health, safety and welfare in line with legislation, hazards and safe systems of work
manage construction activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development.

Teaching and assessment

With support from the employer, apprentices are required to spend 20% of paid working hours on studies and be able to evidence this. This is a statutory requirement for apprenticeships and the funding is conditional on this being met. Off-the-job training includes activities which have not previously been a part of the role and will further develop the apprentice in new areas.

The learning approach in the first and second years is for apprentices to be encouraged and supported to achieve their learning potential and develop their confidence through tutor-led and work based learning. This progressively becomes more learner-centred towards the later stages of the programme, whereby apprentices are able to operate in complex and unpredictable contexts. Apprentices learn through:

lectures
tutorials
seminars
laboratory and practical classes
fieldwork
workshops
computer modelling/simulation.

This programme provides the opportunity to choose tasks from an appropriate field of different but equivalent assessment tasks at least once during each level of study. Offered in both core modules and optional modules this measure is designed to increase opportunities where appropriate.

Periodic testing techniques are normally appropriate to check the apprentices’ comprehension of basic principles and their application in specific contexts and include:

exams (open book, seen and unseen)
essays
projects
reports
presentations
debates
portfolio
mapping exercises.

Apprentices on all programmes will need to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) to meet the apprenticeship standard alongside university assessments.

Employer and apprentice commitments

In order to deliver the programme, the employer undertakes to:

conduct a workplace induction and set out a contract of employment
provide an appropriately qualified workplace mentor to support the apprentice
attend apprentice's progress review (twice a year)
ensure that an Occupational Health Screening and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check has been undertaken by the employer
release apprentice for scheduled off-the-job learning
have an Apprenticeship Agreement in place from the start of the programme.

Throughout the programme, apprentices will:

attend the workplace for the agreed pattern as set out in the employment contract
record all training sessions and off-the-job learning
attend scheduled university learning sessions and complete all assessments as required by the university and End Point Assessment Organisation
behave in a safe and responsible manner at the workplace and university
engage with regular progress reviews
complete, throughout the apprenticeship, a professional development portfolio.

Facilities

The School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering has well-established laboratories in which apprentices are given practical experience supported by our skilled and knowledgeable technicians. This includes:

Hydraulics lab
Modelling studio
Dynamics lab
Heavy structures lab

Apprentices are provided with many opportunities to engage with the university's community including: university induction, access to extensive library facilities, becoming course representatives and a personal tutor for advice and guidance.

Fees and funding information for apprentices

Course fees

As an apprentice the cost of your learning programme is covered by your employer through their Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account.

Student finance

Higher and degree level apprentices are not eligible for any element of student finance. This is because they receive a salary instead of the student loan package. However, if you are experiencing any financial difficulties, please contact the Student Advice Service on 01273 642 888.

Learning support

Apprentices studying at Higher and degree level may be able to access funding in relation to additional support but this is available through the university and not Disabled Students Allowance. Apprentices may also be able to apply for Access to Work funding for work-based equipment and software. Please contact the Disability and Dyslexia team on 01273 643 799.

Living costs and benefits

Higher and degree level apprentices must fulfil the standard eligibility criteria in order to apply for means tested benefits such as Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit and Housing Benefit. If you have any questions about entitlement to benefits, please contact the Student Advice Service on 01273 643888.

Higher and degree level apprentices who are undertaking a full-time mode of study can be treated as being exempt from paying Council Tax. Although some programmes require study on a day-release arrangement, this can still be classed as full-time study. You will need to obtain a letter from the Student Information Desk at any campus and send this to your Council Tax department when you enrol on the programme.

Other

Brighton & Hove bus discount

NUS card

How this programme is delivered

Our approach

We want you to spend as much time on campus as possible. From semester 1 of the academic year which starts in September, every student will have some face-to-face, on-campus learning in their timetable. Your timetable is being designed to make sure that you can make the most out of your time on campus, and all of the usual campus facilities – libraries, learning spaces, restaurants, gyms and more – will be open. Your timetable will be available in My Studies from late September.

Teaching on your course

You’ll be on campus for labs, tutorials and some lectures regularly throughout semester 1. On-campus learning will be supplemented with additional recorded lectures, online content and taught sessions that you'll access on MS Teams.

Any arrangements for placements, site visits and similar kinds of activities will be informed by the government guidance in operation at that time. We are not currently planning to run activity outside the UK in semester 1 of the 2021–2022 academic year.

COVID-19

Like all universities we will be following government guidance and will be monitoring the pandemic very closely with our local Director of Public Health. Should a worsening of the pandemic occur and Public Health advice require us to make changes, we have robust plans in place for students to continue their studies remotely and for additional safety measures to be introduced on campus.

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