Practical Quantity Surveying Program

HIGHLIGHTS

WHY THIS COURSE STANDS OUT

Discover the unique advantages that make our Practical Quantity Surveying program exceptional

Hands-on Measurement

Master both manual and digital measurement techniques including CostX and Planswift software

Practical Training

BOQ & Cost Control

Learn to prepare Bills of Quantities and implement effective cost control measures

Quantity Surveying

Industry Standards

Training based on NRM2, SMM7, and CESMM4 measurement standards used in the industry

Professional Standards

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Course Details

Program Overview

Welcome to CAD Academy's Practical Quantity Surveying Program, your comprehensive training in measurement, estimation, and cost control. As an Autodesk Authorized Training Center and TVEC accredited institution, we provide industry-relevant skills for quantity surveyors.

Program Aim

To provide hands-on training in quantity surveying techniques
To develop proficiency in BOQ preparation and rate analysis
To bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements

Career Opportunities

Quantity Surveyor
Cost Engineer
Estimator
Contract Administrator
Project Cost Controller
BIM Quantity Surveyor

Suitable For

Quantity surveying students and graduates
Construction professionals
Civil engineers
Architects
Project managers
Anyone interested in construction cost management

Program Structure

Day	Topics Covered
Day 1	Introduction to QS, Construction documents, Measurement standards (NRM2, SMM7, CESMM4), Practical: Interpret residential drawings
Day 2	Manual measurement methods, Takeoff techniques, Practical: Foundation excavation and PCC quantity
Day 3	Digital measurement with CostX/Planswift, Practical: Digital takeoff for basic layout
Day 4	Substructure quantification, Earthwork calculations, Practical: Cut/fill volumes, Substructure BOQ
Day 5	Superstructure quantification, Practical: RCC beam-slab system, Block masonry
Day 6	Finishes and MEP quantification, Practical: Paint and tile quantities
Day 7	BOQ structure & compilation, Practical: Prepare BOQ sections
Day 8	Tendering process & procurement strategy, Practical: Create mock tender package
Day 9	Rate analysis & market survey, Practical: Rate build-up for RCC slab
Day 10	Advanced CostX - BIM integration, Practical: Takeoff from BIM model
Day 11	Post-contract cost control & variations, Practical: Progress claim preparation
Day 12	Final account, claims & contract management

Course Information

Duration

12-Day Intensive Program

Classes: Every Wednesday 7-9 PM

Batch Details

Orientation: 2nd July 2025

Total Duration: 3 months

Delivery Mode

Online Classes

Certification

Practical Quantity Surveying Certificate

TVEC Accredited

Prerequisites

Basic construction knowledge
Laptop with required software
Basic mathematics skills

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RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATES

Earn industry-recognized certifications upon successful completion

TVEC Certificate

The Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) accredited certificate validates your skills according to national standards.

Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements and assessments.

ENROLLMENT OPTIONS

Affordable payment plans for students

Online Batch

QS 2501

LKR 25,000 Per Student

Online Class (Zoom)
Commence on Wednesday - July 02, 2025
Classes on Wednesday at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (GMT+5:30)
Duration - 3 Months
Payment Structure: Two installments of LKR 12,500 each
LKR 20,000 for one-time payment (LKR 5,000 Discount)

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The course primarily uses CostX and Planswift for digital measurement and quantity takeoff. Students will also learn manual measurement techniques and work with Excel for BOQ preparation.

The course covers major measurement standards including:

NRM2 (New Rules of Measurement)
SMM7 (Standard Method of Measurement)
CESMM4 (Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement)

Yes, Day 10 of the program specifically covers BIM integration with CostX, including working with IFC files and performing quantity takeoffs from BIM models.

Upon successful completion of all course requirements including assignments, projects, and assessments, students will receive:

Practical Quantity Surveying Certificate from CAD Academy
TVEC accredited certification (for Sri Lankan students)

We provide comprehensive support for students who miss classes:

Recorded sessions available through our Learning Management System
Access to course materials and assignments online
Dedicated student support system for questions

We offer flexible payment options:

One-time payment of LKR 20,000 (with LKR 5,000 discount)
Two monthly installments of LKR 12,500 (total LKR 25,000)
Bank transfers to Commercial Bank or NDB Bank accounts
Payment confirmation should be sent to our finance team with your details

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