APPLICATIONS FOR THE SHORT COURSE IS NOW OPEN
We are excited to announce that applications for our upcoming short course are now open!
To apply, please download the application form from the link given below. Complete the form with accurate details and ensure all required fields are filled out comprehensively.
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Upon completion of the application form, the completed form shall be sent to beshortcourse@gmail.com
COURSE STRUTURE
This programme is designed for construction industry practitioners to train in preparation of BOQs for Civil Engineering Works while adopting a standard approach. The programme is conducted by a team of highly qualified university lecturers. This is a weekend (part-time) fee levying programme. The objective is to enable qualified practitioners to participate in a programme leading to the award of the University's Certificate in preparation of BOQs for Civil Engineering Works.
OBJECTIVES
To train industry practitioners on the preparation of BOQs for Civil Engineering Works such as roads, water retaining structures, water distribution and sewerage disposal systems. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to produce a BOQ in accordance with Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement 4th Edition (CESMM 4).
TARGET GROUP
Construction industry practitioners
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and its purpose
- Introduction to Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM 4)
- Measurement Principles
- Taking off Principles
- Taking off – Demolition and Site Clearance, Earthworks, Concrete works, Pipe works, Piling, Roads and Paving
- Writing Preliminaries, Preambles and General Notes
- Preparation of BOQ
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in the field of construction / built environment
or
- GCE A-level and a recognised certification in Quantity Surveying equivalent to NCT or above with 1 year related experience
or
- GCE A-level and a recognised certification in the field of construction / built environment equivalent to NCT or above with 2 years related experience
- The recognition of the above qualifications shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate
RESOURCE PERSONS
Ch.QS Prof. Kanchana Perera
Professor, Department of Building Economics [B.Sc.(QS) Hons, MPhil (SL), F.IQS SL, FRICS, ICECA]
Ch.QS Prof. Anuradha Waidyasekara
Professor, Department of Building Economics [B.Sc.(QS) Hons, M.Sc.(Research.), PhD, A.IQS SL, AAIQS, CQS,SEDA (UK)]
Prof. Udayangani Kulatunga,
Professor, Department of Building Economics, [B.Sc. (QS) Hons, PhD (UK), FHEA (UK), PGCAP (UK)]
Mr. Sasanka Gallage
Lecturer, Department of Building Economics [B.Sc.(QS) Hons]
DURATION
30 Hours (6 Hrs/week x 5 weeks)
TENTATIVE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT
June, 2024
LOCATION
Online
MEDIUM OF TEACHING
English
ASSESSMENT
- A minimum of 80% attendance at lectures and other academic activities is generally required.
- The performance of each participant will be evaluated by continuous assessment (CA) and written examination (WE).
- CA component normally carries a weightage of not less than 30% and not more than 60% of the total marks.
- To pass the short course, the participant should obtain minimum marks (40%) in each component.
- Award of Grades:
| Final Mark | Grade |
| 75 to 100 | Distinction Pass |
| 60 to 74 | Credit Pass |
| 45 to 59 | Pass |
| 0 to 44 | Fail |
- Participants will normally not be permitted to repeat the continuous assessment or examination.