Key information

  1. Reference: ST0049
  2. Date updated: 01/09/2022
  3. Level: 4
  4. Route: Construction and the built environment
  5. Regulated occupation: No
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Higher Technical Qualification

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to be delivered within a course of education. Some Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours may be more safely and reliably delivered in workplace settings, so may not be fully covered by the HTQ. Some qualifications will deliver additional content or added depth and breadth through, for example, use of specialist learning environments, work placements or innovative teaching methods. Check with the qualification provider if you require further information on coverage.

Occupation summary

Typical job titles include:

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Assistant Construction Surveyor Quantity Surveying Technician Assistant Cost Engineer or Assistant Cost Analyst

Occupation duties

Duty KSBs

Duty 1 Assisting senior managers with the budgeting of construction projects.

Duty 2 Control of costs during a construction project.

Duty 3 Selection and management of specialist contractors.

Duty 4 To contribute to the mitigation of disputes using accurate records.

Duty 5 Recording, control and reporting of income and expenditure on a construction project.

Duty 6 Valuation of progress on construction projects.

Duty 7 To assist senior managers with the legal and contractual issues on a construction project.

KSBs

Knowledge

K1: Health and Safety: Understand the principles and responsibilities imposed by law and other regulations in a construction environment. Back to Duty

K2: Sustainability: Understand the sustainability issues in projects across economic, social and environmental aspects. Back to Duty

K3: Construction Technology: Understand different construction techniques and materials and the principles of design. Back to Duty

K4: Contracts: Understand different forms of contracts used in construction and why they are applied in different situations. Back to Duty

K5: Procurement: Understand the different types of procurement process and negotiation requirements Back to Duty

K6: Cost control: Understand the importance of controlling costs during a construction project and the effect of changes to the project. Back to Duty

K7: Financial reporting: Understand the various forms of reporting on project progress. Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities. Back to Duty

S2: Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability. Back to Duty

S3: Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects Back to Duty

S4: Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations. Back to Duty

S5: Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project. Back to Duty

S6: Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project. Back to Duty

S7: Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project. Back to Duty

S8: Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis. Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Commitment to Code of Ethics: Understand and apply the Code of Conduct and conduct regulations, ethics and professional standards relevant to industry’s recognised professional bodies. Back to Duty

B2: Continuing Professional Development: Identify own development needs and take action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise to help others when requested. Back to Duty

B3: Commitment to Equality and Diversity: Understand the importance of equality and diversity and demonstrate these attributes so as to meet the requirements of fairness at work. Back to Duty

B4: Communicate Effectively: Be able to contribute effectively to meetings and present information in a variety of ways including oral and written. Back to Duty

B5: Conflict avoidance: Be able to assist in planning to avoid conflict and resolving issues that do arise. Back to Duty

B6: Work in Teams: Be able to work with others in a collaborative and non-confrontational way. Back to Duty

B7: Demonstrate Innovation: Be able to identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions. Back to Duty

Cert HE Construction Quantity Surveying Technician

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: London South Bank University

Awarding body: London South Bank University

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

CertHE Construction Quantity Surveying

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: University of Bedfordshire

Awarding body: University of Bedfordshire

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

CertHE Construction Quantity Surveying Practice

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: Sheffield Hallam University

Awarding body: Sheffield Hallam University

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

CertHE Quantity Surveying

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: Anglia Ruskin University

Awarding body: Anglia Ruskin University

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

Construction Quantity Surveying Technician (Built Environment Technician) Foundation Degree

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: Birmingham City University

Awarding body: Birmingham City University

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

FdSc Construction Management

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: Staffordshire University

Awarding body: Staffordshire University

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Design and Build Technician; Site Supervisor; Quantity Surveying Technician

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0043 Construction design and build technician

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

FdSc Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: University Centre South Devon (UCSD) - South Devon College)

Awarding body: University of Plymouth

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

ST0043 Construction design and build technician

HNC Construction and Digital Innovation

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: City College Plymouth

Awarding body: City College Plymouth

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0048 Construction site supervisor

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

ST0043 Construction design and build technician

HNC Construction Quantity Surveying

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: Solent University

Awarding body: Solent University

Approval date: 02/03/2023

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

HND Sustainable Construction Management

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: Nelson and Colne College

Awarding body: Liverpool John Moores University

Approval date: 01/01/0001

Occupational pathway: N/A

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 4

Applicant: Pearson

Awarding body: Pearson

Approval date: 07/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying for England

Qualification type: HTQ

Qualification level: 5

Applicant: Pearson

Awarding body: Pearson

Approval date: 08/07/2022

Occupational pathway: Not applicable

Placement: No

Aligned occupational standards

ST0049 Construction quantity surveying technician


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