Diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 6)

Quantity Surveying

The Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Level 6) program at The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS) is tailored to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge in the field of quantity surveying. Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical experiences, students will develop expertise in various aspects of quantity surveying, preparing them for rewarding careers in the construction industry.

The Diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 6) marks the third year of the Bachelor’s Degree program in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 7), building upon the foundational knowledge acquired in previous studies. This diploma is finely tuned to cater to the evolving demands of the agricultural sector, imparting advanced skills and insights essential for thriving in diverse roles within the industry. Delivered by a blend of local experts and international practitioners, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on training and industry-specific competencies, nurturing graduates who exhibit adaptability, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit in their agricultural endeavors.

Tailored for individuals driven by a passion for agricultural progress, the Diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying offers a dynamic fusion of theoretical exploration and practical learning experiences. Graduates emerge equipped for a plethora of career opportunities in agriculture, ranging from farm management to consultancy in agricultural technology.

At Level 6, the program delves deeper into the intricacies of Quantity Surveying, providing specialized knowledge and skills crucial for professional advancement in the field. Furthermore, it serves as a significant milestone for students aspiring to pursue further academic pursuits, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 7), enabling them to hone their expertise and specialize in their chosen area of interest.

Who is this qualification for?

Professionals specializing in applied Quantity Surveying play a pivotal role in today’s dynamic agricultural landscape characterized by continuous innovation and industry advancement. With agriculture maintaining its critical position in addressing global food demands, there is a growing need for adept individuals who can harness technology to optimize agricultural practices.

The Diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 6) is tailored for individuals already immersed in or aspiring to join various sectors of agriculture, seeking to enhance their career trajectories and expertise in Quantity Surveying. This program is ideally suited for those desiring specialized skills and a comprehensive understanding of agricultural technology to excel in their current roles or transition into more advanced career opportunities within the agricultural sector.

Whether you are actively involved in agricultural endeavors or are entering the field anew, this diploma curriculum offers a well-rounded mix of theoretical knowledge and practical training essential for success in diverse roles, including:

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor
  • Estimating Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Project Manager (Quantity Surveying)
  • Cost Consultant
  • Construction Financial Controller
  • Building Surveyor
  • Facilities Manager

As technology and innovation continue to reshape the agricultural landscape, individuals equipped with expertise in applied Quantity Surveying are poised to lead significant transformations in farming and food production. This diploma empowers learners with the requisite skills and knowledge to thrive in this dynamic industry, presenting promising career prospects and pathways for professional growth.

What makes this course special?

The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS) is one of the world’s most successful and best-preferred applied (hands-on) learning brand. The Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences qualifications place greater emphasis on self-employment and employer engagement and work readiness. MUTAS-Zambia provides 70% practical and 30% theory teaching and learning methodologies coupled with various practical learning-focused activities that fully engage our students. MUTAS programs in Applied Quantity Surveying are work-related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities.

Why you must study with MUTAS?

At the Marvelous University of Technology and Applied Sciences (MUTAS), we know how important it is for career ambitious people to get the right education to start and further develop their careers.

With today’s industry and employers demanding so much more than just a qualification to contain the effects of global competition and to attain a competitive edge, here are the main six (6) reasons why you must choose to study at MUTAS:

Work Readiness

MUTAS courses will give you real hands on experience in pursuing your education. It is what is called learning by doing it or action learning. Based on a 70% practical (action learning, action research, projects, reflective thinking, critical thinking, etc.) and 30% theory teaching and learning and assessments methodologies, all the MUTAS students become work ready (prepared) during their first year of study and graduate with strong work ethics, analytical, problem solving, communication and entrepreneurial skills which are the major factors that employers are looking for in their new recruits.

Employability

MUTAS higher vocational, technical and professional courses prepare students for employment and self-employment. The MUTAS courses develop a student’s employability skills as they offer the experience of real-life practical tasks and work placements. MUTAS qualifications are generally well-regarded by employers as the courses enable students to develop useful hands-on skills in their respective fields of study and in critical areas such as problem-solving, time management, entrepreneurial, communication, work behavior, visionary and focus minded, team work, and project planning, execution to evaluation. The knowledge and skills you get from MUTAS programs will make you be sought after by employers locally and globally. MUTAS helps students to gain strong knowledge and skills that are essential to start and successfully run their own businesses and/or to be appreciated as competent and productive employees that every employer would like to hire.

Relevant

MUTAS courses are designed and developed with the help of employers, industrial experts, professional bodies, higher education experts, and lecturers. This keeps the MUTAS curriculum to be industry-driven and relevant for today’s and the future’s job market and self-employment. MUTAS qualifications provide students with industry-specific knowledge, skills, and competencies that make graduates’ work outputs to be relevant to their employers’ missions, visions, and goals.

Practical Teaching and Assessments

The MUTAS teaching and learning is based on the seven (7) major principles of teaching and learning through which theory knowledge is practically applied to various practical teaching and learning methods including action learning, projects supported by verifiable tangible evidences (outcomes), critical reflective thinking, case scenarios, job placements, industrial site visits, public lectures led by industrial experts, etc.

The assessment for MUTAS courses is largely based on regular coursework and work experience, which makes them an ideal option for those who crumble under the pressure of exams.

All the MUTAS programs are assessed through objective and rigor-based assignments and projects for which origination is examined through the Turnitin IT Application to ensure that each student submits his/her own true work. The outcome of these assignments must be in an implementable practical and quality standard.  

Career and Education Progression

Employers value MUTAS qualifications as the courses are industry-centered and directed. In other words, unlike academic programs, the MUTAS courses give students industry-specific knowledge and skills which makes them readily employable. This, combined with the problem-solving, time management, entrepreneurial, communication, work behavior, visionary and focus-minded, teamwork, and project planning skills they gained throughout their learning process give the MUTAS graduates a strong competitive edge to progress in senior job positions and to further pursue their postgraduate professional degrees such as Masters to Professional Doctorate Degree programs at various reputable higher education institutions/universities.

Reputation and Prestige

  • The industry relevance, practicality, career-specific and quality of the MUTAS qualification will make you to stand out and visibly be seen and noticed in a cloud of many academically qualified graduates.
  • As more employers expect their new employees to have relevant practical skills and competencies than costly academic knowledge, MUTAS makes your CV and profile stand out.
  • MUTAS is known for stringent quality standards that govern the provision of its higher vocational, technical and professional courses. MUTAS is also known for its practical, relevant and Industry driven courses.

The above values, compounded with the work ethics, entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills you will learn and practice while studying at MUTAS will grant you the respect, reputation and prestige within the industry sector you will work.

Qualification Purpose and Outcomes

The purpose of this program is to:

  • Deepen students’ understanding of quantity surveying principles, methods, and techniques.
  • Enhance students’ proficiency in quantity take-offs, cost estimation, and contract administration processes.
  • Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills relevant to quantity surveying practice.
  • Equip students with advanced tools and technologies used in modern quantity surveying.

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Independently perform complex quantity surveying tasks, including measurement, cost estimation, and bill of quantities preparation.
  • Analyze and interpret construction contracts and legal frameworks, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
  • Utilize advanced software tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management software for quantity surveying purposes.
  • Effectively manage construction projects, including procurement processes, budgeting, and financial control.
  • Demonstrate professional ethics and integrity in quantity surveying practice.

How will I learn?

The MUTAS tutors/lecturers are equipped with various traditional teaching methods which are all used to create and develop Vibrant, Skilled, Competent, and Work-prepared Entrepreneurial Technicians, Technologists, and Professionals.

The teaching and learning practices involve 70% practical and 30% theory methodologies by applying a wide range of action learning techniques stipulated in the course specification.

What does the course involve?

You will study a combination of theory, applied theory, and practical subjects across a broad range of units. To succeed, your effective time management and focus are both very critical. You will cover eleven (11) units. For each unit, you will do a main test, assignment, and examination in addition to an integrated action project. These assessments do not include the informal tests, practical-based homework, presentations, projects, and assignments that your lecturers will require you to do in each learning outcome. To pass this applied qualification, it is critical that you constantly monitor, formalize yourself with, and operate alongside developments taking place within the Applied Quantity Surveyingfield by regularly visiting different Agricultural-related projects and/or organizations, reading news and articles, etc.

Assessment Methods

The MUTAS programs are assessed using a combination of:

  1. Informal Assessments
  2. Formal Assessments

Informal assessments are conducted by lecturers on each covered component of the unit outcome to weigh knowledge created into his/her students so that necessary teaching practice adjustments can be made as appropriate.

Formal Assessments are further classified into two parts:

  • Formal Continuous Assessments which comprise of:
  1. Major Test
  2. An Integrated Action Project
  • Formal Final Assessments which comprise of:
  1. Major Examination
  2. Unit Assignments

What are the Career Progression Opportunities?

Graduates who have successfully completed the Diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 6) open up a multitude of pathways for career advancement. They possess the option to further their education by enrolling in advanced programs, such as the Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 7). Moreover, they are primed to excel in a diverse array of job roles within the Quantity Surveying sector.

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor
  • Estimating Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Project Manager (Quantity Surveying)
  • Cost Consultant
  • Construction Financial Controller
  • Building Surveyor
  • Facilities Manager

These career opportunities may vary in their scope and prerequisites depending on the specific sector, geographic location, and employer requirements. Nonetheless, a diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 6) lays a solid groundwork for entering diverse segments of the agricultural industry and pursuing fulfilling careers in agricultural technology and production management.

What are Articulation Opportunities?

The credit transfers from other programs offered by other institutions or other MUTAS programs will be dealt with according to MUTAS rules and regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. Provided that an applicant has qualification accredited by NQA and verifiable through the NQF, the MUTAS rules provide for course by course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain conditions. Maximum credits that can be granted from none technical (hands-on) programs are 15% of the credits for a qualification. Maximum credits that can be granted from the technical (hands-on) programs of similar standards with those of MUTAS are 50% of the credits for a qualification.

What career opportunities can this lead to?

The Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Level 6) opens up career opportunities such as:

  • Senior Quantity Surveyor
  • Estimating Manager
  • Contracts Manager
  • Project Manager (Quantity Surveying)
  • Cost Consultant
  • Construction Financial Controller
  • Building Surveyor
  • Facilities Manager.

What are the Fees?

Our fees include:

  • Application/Registration Fees
  • Tuition Fees
  • Other Fees include Laboratory Fees, Study Manuals, industrial site tours, action research, etc. (where and if applicable).

For more information about our fees, please contact any of our Call Centre at any of our Campuses or the Marketing and Public Relationships Department.

Funding Opportunities

There are many funding options for the MUTAS accredited programs. Most of our students have over the past years been funded by their employers while others finance their studies on their own. Students can also apply for bursaries with The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services via the CDF Skills Development Bursary sponsorship. MUTAS also provides scholarships and bursaries to students who meet requirements as stipulated in our annual prospectus.

Withdrawal/Cancellation

Any cancellations/withdraw or refunds are executed as per the MUTAS policies. For more details, refer to the Students Registration Agreement and the Withdraw Policy.

The Diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 6) is made up of eleven units. It is structured to be studied for three years through Face-to-Face Full-Time, Face-to-Face Part-Time, and Distance Learning combined with Two (2) week-end Face-to-Face sessions per month, and Two (2) Block Weeks Face-to-Face sessions per Semester, Blended Learning and Virtual (On-Line) Learning (excluding Engineering Programmes).

Total Unit/Modules

The following is a compressive list of course units/modules you will cover in this program:

Diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 6)

  • AQS301   Advanced Quantity Surveying Techniques
  • AQS302   Contract Administration and Legal Frameworks
  • AQS303   Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Quantity Surveying
  • AQS304   Project Management for Quantity Surveyors
  • AQS305   Advanced Cost Estimation and Financial Management
  • AQS306   Construction Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • AQS307   Professional Practice and Ethics in Quantity Surveying
  • 1STU301 Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law
  • 1STU302  Applied Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
  • 1STU303  Customer Relationship Management
  • 1STU304  Action Research Methodology
  • 1STU305  Specialized Industrial Related Work Experience

Work placement/experience requirements

Mandatory work placement/experience elements are required for the Diploma in Applied Quantity Surveying (Level 6), students are encouraged to apply theoretical knowledge through practical learning activities outlined in the qualification specification. This hands-on approach allows students to gain valuable experience and apply learned theories in real-world agricultural settings, enhancing their understanding and skillset in Quantity Surveying.

Completion of Study Enrollment Form

Download and complete the Student’s Enrollment Agreement (SEA) form or obtain one from our Call Centre at any of our Campuses, print and complete it and submit it with proof of payment for the stipulated registration fees together to any of our Campuses before the stipulated application deadlines to avoid paying late application/registration fees. To be considered for approval, the completed enrollment agreement form must be accompanied by certified copies of documents as stipulated on the Student’s Enrollment Agreement (SEA) form.

Applicant must ensure that:

  • The enrollment agreement form is properly and fully completed and that each page is initialed and signed;
  • He/she provides all the required documentations such as certified copies of qualifications, Identity Card/Pass port photos, Supporting letters from employers,
  • He/she deposits registration fees into the respective Campus’ Bank Account provided on the enrollment agreement form and submits original copy of the deposit as proof before being issued with an official receipt
  • He/she is issued with an official Institutional Receipt, stamped with Official Company Stamp and Signed by the Head of Call Centre for every payment made to the MUTAS .
  • Please note that MUTAS does not receive cash payments, all payments must be directly into the bank account with student’s number as reference
  • He/she obtains a written acknowledge letter confirming that his/her completed enrollment agreement form has been received
  • He/she obtains status of his/her application for studies within 30 working days.
  • If admitted, an Admission letter issued by the Admission section in the Office of the Registrar, must also be obtained through the respective Campus together with the Time Table, Syllabuses, and any other information.

What must I have to qualify?

The Certificate in Civil Engineering has been designed on the assumption that it is available, without artificial barriers which restrict access and progression, to everyone who can achieve the required standard.

However, applicants who meet any one of the following will be prioritized as they are likely to benefit more readily from the programme:

  • Admission on our three (3) years Bachelor of Technology programs is based on a minimum requirement of twenty-five (25) points in grade 12 (now grade 11) in five (5) subjects with an E or better symbol in English. English shall be part of the five (5) subjects you must have completed.
  • Admission on our four (4) years Bachelor of Technology programs which includes a one year Certificate (Bridging) Level 4 is based on meeting the minimum requirement of twenty (20) points in Grade 12 in five subjects with a minimum of an E or better symbol in English. English shall be part of the six (6) subjects you must have completed.
  • Admission on our four (4) years Bachelor of Technology programs through Mature Age Entry is based on a minimum requirement of twenty six (26) points in Grade 10 (now grade 9) in five subjects with a minimum of E or better symbol in English, age of twenty three (23) years and above, and five (5) years, or above, of working experience in a related field.

Resources for Prospecting Students

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  • Qualifications Specifications
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  • Virtual Library
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