Quantity Surveying
Category: Construction & Civil Engineering Courses
Course Type: Professional Diploma / Certification Programme
Mode: Classroom / Online / Hybrid
Duration: 3–6 Months (Including Practical Training)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Course Overview
The Quantity Surveying program is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge in cost estimation, project budgeting, contract management, and construction cost control. Quantity Surveyors play a critical role in ensuring that construction projects are completed within budget while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
With rapid growth in infrastructure, real estate, and commercial construction projects in India and abroad, skilled quantity surveyors are in high demand across construction companies, consulting firms, and project management organizations.
This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications using industry-standard tools and real project case studies.
What You Will Learn
- Fundamentals of Quantity Surveying
- Construction Materials & Methods
- Estimation & Costing Techniques
- Quantity Take-Off Methods
- BOQ (Bill of Quantities) Preparation
- Tendering & Contract Procedures
- Rate Analysis
- Project Planning & Cost Control
- Construction Documentation
- Introduction to Software used in Estimation
Practical Training
- Real project quantity take-off exercises
- Preparation of BOQ and cost estimation sheets
- Rate analysis practice
- Tender document preparation
- Case studies based on residential and commercial projects
- Exposure to estimation software tools
The program focuses on developing practical skills required in real construction projects.
Career & Business Opportunities
After completing this course, candidates can pursue roles such as:
- Quantity Surveyor
- Estimation Engineer
- Cost Control Engineer
- Billing Engineer
- Project Coordinator
Opportunities are available in construction companies, infrastructure firms, real estate developers, and overseas projects, especially in Gulf countries.
Why Choose This Course?
- Industry-relevant syllabus
- Practical and project-based training
- High demand in domestic and international markets
- Suitable for civil engineering students and professionals
- Strong foundation for construction project management careers
Qualification
- Diploma / B.Tech / BE in Civil Engineering (preferred)
- Civil engineering students (final year) can apply
- Basic understanding of construction concepts recommended
ICD – Institute of Career Development,
Housing Board Junction,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India
