BTEC Surveying and Estimating Level 3

Course Code: BA212
Award Level 3, Similar to - A-Level

Pursue your career in construction, as a surveyor and estimator!

This course provides valuable theoretical and practical experience which will help you on your first steps to your new career. Construction is a multi-national, multi-billion industry, that requires strict management and planning to keep costs under control.

Expand your knowledge of responsibilities of both the employer and employees and how to identify health and safety issues. You will learn how to record and document all aspects of the buildings and how to estimate, tender and measure in a building environment.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

You will have more than enough time to complete your course so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Content

Unit 1: Health and Safety

Understand the general and specific responsibilities both of employers and employees under current health, safety and welfare legislation.
Be able to identify workplace hazards, persons who may be affected by such hazards, and the potential consequences of accidents.
Know how to use risk assessments in appropriate formats.
Be able to use workplace health and safety policies to recommend control measures, reduce risk and meet legal requirements.
Understand own role in accident recording and reporting procedures.

Unit 2: Measuring, Estimating and Tendering Processes in Construction and the Built Environment

Be able to record dimensions and descriptions of construction work in a methodical way and process these into final quantities for varying purposes, eg bills of quantities, variations, final account, interim payments, claims, etc.
Understand the purpose of estimating and the common techniques used to price construction work.
Be able to calculate all-in costs of materials, labour and plant, together with unit rates, for a variety of construction work.
Be able to derive approximate quantities and costs to determine the approximate value of building projects at varying pre-contract development design stages and to understand the limitations on the accuracy that might be achieved.
Understand the purpose of tendering, the common techniques used and the relevant documentation and explain the factors that can affect the level of tenders.

Unit 3: Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering

Understand surveying terminology and be able to use the equipment and instruments typically used to perform linear surveys, record the measurements in a standard from and produce drawings.
Be able to use the equipment and instruments typically used to perform levelling surveys, record the measurements in a standard form and produce drawings.
Be able to use the equipment and instruments typically used to measure angles, record the measurements in a standard form and produce results from calculations.
Be able to perform the setting out of small buildings.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 180 hours to complete.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by post or online, plus tutor support by email.

Qualification

Once the course has been successfully completed, students will receive the BTEC Advanced Level 3 Certificate in Surveying and Estimating. BTEC qualifications are nationally recognised by employers, and Edexcel is a leading UK awarding body. You will need to pay an £80 registration fee to Edexcel.

You can read more about BTECs, Edexcel and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions and Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You must be educated to at least GCSE D – G level or hold a GNVQ Foundation Certificate or a level 1 NVQ qualification at Level 1. You must also have access to the internet.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You will have 12 months to complete this course so you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines. This course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

Student record bag
Pen
Mouse mat
Study guide
Comprehensive study notes
Personal tutor support
Assignment marking and feedback
Accreditation

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. Your certification is issued based on your tutor-marked assignments alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

You will need to pay an £80 registration fee to Edexcel.

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

All students will receive envelopes in which to return completed coursework. You will send your work back to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your certification.