Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician

Overview

16-18, Adults
6 hours per week

Details

The Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship is designed for those who want to develop a career in construction, commercial management or project delivery.

Quantity surveying technicians play a key role in construction projects, helping to manage costs, budgets and contracts to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and successfully.

This Level 4 apprenticeship is equivalent to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) and provides a strong pathway into professional roles within the construction industry.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to support construction projects from start to finish.

You will learn how to:

Support cost planning and budgeting for construction projects
Assist with procurement and contract administration
Monitor project costs and financial performance
Prepare and analyse reports and project data
Understand construction methods, materials and regulations
Work collaboratively with project teams, contractors and clients

You’ll also build essential professional skills such as communication, problem-solving and commercial awareness.

How the Apprenticeship Works

Level: 4 (Higher level qualification)
Duration: Typically 24–36 months
Delivery: Combination of workplace learning and college-based study
Off-the-job training: Minimum of 20% of your working hours

You’ll be employed while you train, gaining real industry experience alongside your studies.

Assessment

You will be assessed through:

Coursework and assignments
A portfolio of workplace evidence
Ongoing assessment from your tutor and employer

At the end of your apprenticeship, you will complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which typically includes:

Project report
Professional discussion

Entry Requirements

To start a Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship, you will typically need a combination of GCSEs, further study or relevant experience. Entry requirements may vary depending on the employer, but usually include:

Academic Qualifications

At least 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A–C), including English and Maths. Some employers may also require a Science subject.
Level 3 qualification: One of the following is usually required:

A Levels: Typically one or two A Levels in a relevant subject (UCAS points requirements may vary)
BTEC: A Level 3 qualification in Construction, Engineering or a related field
T Level: A pass in a relevant subject area

Employment Requirements

You must be employed in a relevant role, such as Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Cost Technician, usually for at least 30 hours per week
Your employer must be able to provide:
- A suitable range of work to support your development
- workplace mentor to guide you throughout the apprenticeship

Support

Childcare

Financial support to help with childcare

Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20

If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn.

Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study. Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.

For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.

Childcare support for people aged 20+

Financial support towards the cost of nursery, childminder, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.

If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.

You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.

It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.

Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.

General eligibility criteria:

Aged 20 and over
Considered a home student for fee purposes
Fully enrolled on a programme of study funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency or in receipt of a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan
Discussed and had confirmation of funding for childcare support before enrolling

Financial eligibility:

You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:

on a low income / a dependent of someone who is on a low income or in receipt of a means tested benefit e.g. Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, housing benefit etc.

When looking for childcare please be aware:

all childcare providers must be OFSTED registered
any 2+ or 3+ government funding must be used by the student. Only additional hours needed for study will be funded by the College.
childcare will only be paid for days when you are attending College or a mandatory work placement.
students on full-time courses will be a priority for childcare funding.
childcare places will be subject to a contract between College/student/nursery.
childcare payments are made subject to students reaching 85% attendance on a monthly basis.

All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.

Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list. You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.

Financial Support for 16-18 Year-olds and Continuing Learners aged 19

The Education Funding Authority has allocated money to colleges to support students who are on low incomes or the dependent of parents on a low income, and need support towards their course-related costs or essential living costs or are facing financial difficulty.

For further information click here.

For further information on financial support for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and estranged young people, click here.