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Philosophy & Development

Philosophy & Development
Department Overview

Philosophy & Development

QUANTITY SURVEYING ND FULL TIME COURSE OBJECTIVES

The National Diploma programme in Quantity Surveying is aimed at producing middle level technicians that are capable of performing basic functions in Quantity Surveying both in private and public sectors. The graduates will assist the professional in low-rise building production in such aspects as:

- preparation of bills of quantities, bill of approximate quantities and schedule of rates for minor works;

- management of small projects;

- preparation of tender documents for minor works;

- preparation of schedule of materials;

- supervision of actual purchasing of materials using the appropriate inventory modelling techniques;

- preparation od specifications for minor works;

- safety, welfare and quantity assurance in building construction;

- costing of simple construction works; and

- cost control techniques in minor construction and engineering works