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Q uantity Surveying TrainingEmail address: gnightingale@btinternet.comWolverhampton & Horsham, England |
Training for Students, Graduates, Contractors and Sub-contractors
Introductory Note
We cannot award a formal qualification -- that is what colleges do -- although we DO award a training certificate AND designation 'MQST' (Member of Quantity Surveying Training)---- please see Sample Certificate and our Mission Statement
Our expertise is in training to do the job -- our Excel take off system has been entirely developed by us and the training includes this aspect as well -- it is very user friendly and makes the work much easier and enjoyable.
When taking off quants from drawings the only 'pens' needed are highlighters to mark what has been measured.
You may need help with a 'live project' and need to send queries regarding problems encountered -- that is ok with us.
'Qualifications' are one thing but 'being capable at doing the job' is another.
Course offered
There are 25 Lessons as follows:-
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Site Excavation |
01, 02, 03 |
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Foundations |
01,02,03,04,05,06 |
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Frame |
01,02 |
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Basement |
01 |
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Finishings |
01 |
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Carpentry |
01,02 |
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Joinery |
01,02 |
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Masonry |
01,02,03 |
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Drainage |
01 |
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Roofing |
01 |
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Chimney |
01 |
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Roads & Paths |
01 |
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Plumbing |
01 |
Each Lesson has drawings and sketches to explain the construction involved,
completed quantities in Excel format, notes as appropriate, advice regarding commercial decisions and procedures plus a blank Excel take-off spreadsheet for you to practice inputting data.
Method of measurement
Commercial Quantities
This is our own term for the system used by us -- it is a fastrack method of producing quantities to enable tenders to be completed. Everyone now is in such a rush to complete work there is not time spare for the rather exacting requirements of SMM7
The difference is -- this system can be used 'world-wide' !
Also, learn about Building Technology in the UK !
Course procedure
You must have a computer, an email address and 'Excel' (the spreadsheet program) or a compatible program.
All of our documents are produced in Excel and protected by our Copyright.
No documents may be passed on to a third party whatsoever.
Documents sent out are protected by a password which you will be given at the time.
It must be emphasised that Quantities in the beginning is no 'easy ride' -- it takes a great deal of study and practice.
If, when studying, you get stuck, simply send an email with the query. we need to set a 'time limit' on submitting queries --- this is 3 months after issue of a lesson.
COST (UK prices)
The cost is £25 per Lesson.
Payment can be made 'online' -- please email for Bank details OR (UK only) by cheque.
On receipt of payment, the Lesson or Lessons will be sent to you plus your personal Records file.
As many queries as you wish can be submitted to help you learn the subject.
Special price for someone unemployed
Please email for details.
NEW ---- An ESTIMATING module together with custom system in EXCEL (developed by QST) ------- can be purchased on it's own. Excellent value £35.00
COST (Other countries)
Contact us for details
NEW SERVICE FOR COLLEGE LECTURERS
Course material available ‘under licence’----------please ask for details.
In-Office Training
'One to One' or 'One to Two' training at an office near Stourbridge -- or your own office if preferred (must be West Midlands area however) -- is also offered.
Can help you with a tender or final account if required. timetable:-
morning 9.30am - 12.30 afternoon 2.00 - 5.00
'Old Method of taking off' v 'New'PERIMETERS
We have our own simple method of calculating Perimeters
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