Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying

BY
Vskills

Get certified for the Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme and excel in the civil construction industry as a professional.

Mode

Online

Fees

₹ 3499

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

It is the duty of the quantity surveyor to estimate the volume and expense of materials required for the construction of civil structures such as residential buildings, highways and commercial buildings. As a vital part of the civil construction industry, quantity surveying has emerged and focuses on maximising the resources and the cost needed for civil construction. 

The Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme certificate will be evidence of candidates' skills and experience in quantity surveying and building estimation. This certification will refresh the knowledge of candidates as well as attest to it.

By gaining the certificate of the Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme from Vskills can help applicants distinguish themselves in the competitive job market of the present day. Along with that, they could expand their job prospects by demonstrating their advanced skills gained from the programme and result in upgrading their career. 

The highlights

  • Online programme
  • Complete anytime within 1 year
  • Online exam
  • Take the exam anytime from anywhere
  • Certification by Government

Program offerings

  • Free practice test
  • Life long valid certificate
  • Life time online e-learning access

Course and certificate fees

Fees information
₹ 3,499

The fee for Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme is Rs. 3,499.

The Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme fee details are

Particulars

Amount

Programme fee

Rs. 3,499

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Vskills

Who it is for

The certificate course is recommended for job seekers in quantity surveys, managers, and senior executives in the civil construction industry, civil engineers, and professionals who want to make their CV stronger.

Eligibility criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

For the certification of the Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme, there will be an exam conducted. The 60 minutes exam will contain 50 multiple choice questions in which 25 questions should be answered correctly to get qualified for certification. The total marks will be 50 and marks for passing, 25.

What you will learn

Civil engineering skills

Candidates will be completing the Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme after learning so many valuable knowledge and required skills which are -

  • They will get to learn about the basics of quantity surveys, detailed information on estimation, specifications used in the industry, analysing the rate of different things, valuation, all the kinds of contracts and its details from basics, contract cash flow, and more.
  • They will be able to nurture the skills required for negotiating, strategies, plans and tactics of negotiation, report preparation skills, all about MS Excel 2013, and many more.

The syllabus

Quantity Surveying Basics

  • What is Quantity Surveying?
  • Who are Quantity Surveyors?
  • Evolution of Quantity Surveying
  • Reading of Drawings

Estimating

  • Measurements
  • Preparing an Estimate
  • Methods of Estimation
  • Requirements of Estimation and Costing
  • Methods of Taking Out Quantities
  • Estimating Conversion to Metric Units

Specification

  • Specification Basics
  • Specifications of Excavations, Filling And Back
  • Anti-termite Treatment
  • Estimating Masonry
  • Estimating Wood
  • Electrical Estimates
  • Hard Core / Soling Under Floors / Foundations
  • Reinforced Concrete And Allied Works
  • Form Work
  • Steel Reinforcement
  • Structural Steel
  • Damp Proof Course
  • Brick Work
  • Schedule of Rates
  • Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)

Rate Analysis

  • Analysis of Rate for Masonry
  • Rate Analysis for Concrete Work
  • Rate Analysis for Floors
  • Rate Analysis of Plaster
  • Rate Analysis for White Washing and Painting
  • Rate Analysis of Door and Windows
  • Analysis of Rates for Water Supply and Sanitary
  • The bill of quantities - BOQ

Valuation

  • Valuation Basics
  • Standard Rent of a Govt Property
  • Valuation

Contract Cash Flow

  • Construction Project Costs
  • Project Construction Cash Flow
  • Discounted Cash Flow

Contract Basics

  • Contract Definition
  • Contract Elements
  • Contract Formation
  • Agreement
  • Offer and Acceptance
  • Consideration
  • Contract Writing
  • Contract Contents
  • Types of Contracts

Negotiation Skills

  • Basic Approaches for Negotiation
  • Strategy and Planning for Negotiation
  • Tactics of Effective Negotiation

Report Preparation

  • Estimation Report for the Construction of Residential Building
  • Estimation Report for Construction of a Culvert
  • Estimation Report for a Road Construction

Spreadsheet - MS-Excel 2013

  • Excel 2013 Basics
  • Workbook and Worksheet
  • Manipulating Data
  • Worksheet Formatting
  • Page Properties and Printing
  • Excel Formulas
  • Sort and Filter
  • Charts
  • Developing Reports in Excel

Admission details


Filling the form

Candidates should follow the given steps to apply for the Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme.

Step 1: The candidate must visit the given programme URL: 

https://www.vskills.in/certification/management/building-estimation-and-quantity-surveying-certificate

Step 2: You will see the “Buy Now” button on the website. Click on the button to buy the programme.

Step 3: Candidates are required to sign up on the website. After that proceed with payment. The amount will be shown on the page.

Step 4: Using Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card complete the fee payment and confirm the order.

Registration will be completed after successful payment.

Evaluation process

There will be an online exam and candidates must take the exam and pass with minimum required marks to get certified in the Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme.

How it helps

The opportunities in the civil construction industry are in a good condition. But the competition is tough. So to beat the competition professionals need advanced skills and a valuable certificate. Vskills with the Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme will be helping professionals to achieve that.

In the competitive civil construction industry, professionals should have knowledge about the quantity surveys and building estimations. This Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme will be teaching a well-detailed explanation of all of them. Along with that candidates will gain negotiation skills, MS Excel 2013 skills, report preparation skills and many more. 

Construction workers will be having many kinds of contracts, and professionals should have a better idea about them. That will be learned by the candidates from this Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme.

All candidates will be successful after the certification of the Certificate in Building Estimation and Quantity Surveying programme. Freshers will get their dream job and working professionals will be performing in a better way in their job.

FAQs

In which industry will I get a job after the course?

This certification will be useful in the civil construction industry.

Will I get the study material?

Yes, the hard copy of the study material will be sent to candidates after registering. Within 7 – 10 days, it will reach the address.

Can I get the online e-learning access to use it after the programme?

Yes. The validity of online e-learning access is life long.

When will be the exam conducted?

The exam will be every month. Candidates can schedule the exam at their comfort. It can be taken from anywhere.

How many times can I take the exam?

For one registration only one chance will be provided.

Will the certificate expire?

No. The certificate will have life long validity.

Is there placement assistance available?

Yes. Certified candidates will be receiving assistance for placement from Vskills.

Is it possible to do multiple programmes at a time?

Yes. Candidates are allowed two or more certifications at a time.

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