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Quantity Surveying is concerned with controlling and managing the costs of construction projects. As a Quantity Surveying Technician, you could be involved with any stage of a project, from feasibility, design and construction, through to extension, refurbishment, maintenance and even demolition.

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Knowledge: Health and Safety.  Understand the principles and responsibilities imposed by law and other regulations in a construction environment.  Sustainability.  Understand the sustainability issues in projects across economic, social and environmental aspects.  Construction Technology.  Understand different construction techniques and materials and the principles of design.  Contracts.  Understand different forms of contracts used in construction and why they are applied in different situations.  Procurement.  Understand the different types of procurement process and negotiation requirements.  Cost control.  Understand the importance of controlling costs during a construction project and the effect of changes to the project.  Financial reporting.  Skills and Behaviours: Health and Safety.  Apply health and safety issues to all activities.  Sustainability.  Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.  Construction Technology.  Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects.  Contracts.  Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.  Procurement.  Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.  Cost control.  Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.  Financial reporting.  Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.  Administration.  Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.  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.  Continuing Professional Development.  Identify own development needs and take action to meet those needs. Use own knowledge and expertise to help others when requested.  Commitment to Equality and Diversity.  Understand the importance of equ

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For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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