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Surveying & Estimating (BTEC Advanced Level 3 Certificate)
eDistant Learning
Ref: EDUKOPL - TST01
Course Type: Home Study
Study Hours: 200 hours/Flexible
Tel: 0800 009 6081
Website: www.edistancelearning.co.uk/btec-surveying-estimating
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Surveying & Estimating is divided into 3 comprehensive Units:
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.
Surveying and Estimating are skills which are much in demand in the construction industry. A Level 3 BTEC in Surveying & Estimating course offers the opportunity to obtain these skills and enhance your career prospects. This qualification is nationally-recognised and candidates must demonstrate a high standard of skills and knowledge.
A BTEC Surveying & Estimating course provides students with a broad understanding of the principles and skills necessary in the profession.
After obtaining this qualification you will be ideally placed to take up work as a trainee or undertake further study in this field. Students who have successfully completed a BTEC Surveying & Estimating course have commented on how well it prepared them.
You will focus on understanding the health and safety parameters as well as understanding the tendering and estimating processes. You will also cover surveying and the role of the building surveyor.
Your tutor will be available to answer any questions and the course has been especially designed with the student at heart so it is split into small bite sized sections to perfectly slot into your busy life."
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