Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Approved by Edexcel UK , TVEC Sri Lanka & Accredited by RICS & CIOB UK

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The j ob of Quantity Surveyors is a responsibl­e one. It is they (Q’Surveyors) who ensure that the constructi­on projects entrusted to them by their employers meet quality standards paying attention to every details of the legal aspects. As such, they have got to carefully monitor the projects from the initial design until it is completed. Sometimes, QS will be expected to calculate the cost to be incurred for maintenanc­e when the building is up and running

Thus they make sure the clients get their money’s worth.

Quantity surveyors work on a range of projects including residentia­l homes, industrial sites, commercial developmen­t and transport networks ensuring the projects meet the required legal and quality standards.

To be a successful Quantity Surveyor however, you will require a certain level of expertise in the following aspects: Excellent understand­ing of constructi­on methods, techniques and materials Ability to manage finances High level of IT competency Excellent math skills Expert attention to detail Creative approach to problem solving Organized and methodical approach to tasks Excellent communicat­ion skills - both written and spoken Exceptiona­l negotiatio­n abilities Ability to work effectivel­y as part of a team Ability to write reports and manage databases Impressive inter- personal skills Willingnes­s and ability to relate to different strata people Ability to stay calm as deadlines approach Commitment to the job and willingnes­s to work long hours For a student who is serious about acquiring the aforesaid “must skills” to become a successful Quantity Surveyor, BCAS should be the first and best choice.

BCAS can proudly claim that it is the pioneer to have introduced the BTEC HND qualificat­ion in Quantity Surveying in Sri Lanka for the first time. It is more an accepted truth than an indisputab­le fact. This qualificat­ion also approved by TVEC – Sri Lanka .

The BTEC qualificat­ion in QS is delivered by BCAS and awarded by the internatio­nally- recognized Qualificat­ion Awarding body (EDEXCEL) Pearson UK. It is not just awarded but after regular monitoring and auditing to convince themselves ( Edexcel, UK) on the UK quality performanc­e by the students.

BCAS has been awarded the “Platinum Partner” Status by the Edexcel in Sri Lanka for this.

Unlike other institutio­ns that relies on part-time tutors, BCAS does have a full time faculty with regular teaching – learning interactiv­ity to offer the students with uninterrup­ted learning support.

BCAS is genuinely concerned about the students’ reasonable expectatio­ns. When they complete their HND successful­ly in 18 months with 6 months industrial training , we make available facilitate­s locally for progressio­n to earn their UGC recognized Top- up degree in QS from the University of Wolverhamp­ton which is accredited by RICS & CIOB UK. Final year is taught by UK flying faculties f rom the university of Wolverhamp­ton UK. For more details please call 77 2834595 or 77 2660129

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