Course Curriculum
1. Introduction to Quantity Surveying
- What is Quantity Surveying and why it’s important
- Basic responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor
- Common types of estimates and contracts
2. Understanding Drawings & Quality Basics
- Reading building plans and reinforcement details
- Understanding symbols and dimensions
- Simple QA and QC checks used on site
3. Estimation of Quantities
- Estimating materials for brickwork, plaster, RCC, etc.
- Simple quantity take-off examples
- Basics of PEB and interior works estimation
4. Preparing Estimation Sheets in Excel
- Creating basic cost estimation sheets
- Using Excel to simplify calculations
- Understanding MIS reports
5. Introduction to Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)
- Basics of BBS: what, why, and how
- Simple calculations for beams, columns, and slabs
- Preparing a BBS in Excel
6. Basics of Costing and Rate Analysis
- Understanding unit costs and total costing
- Simple rate analysis for civil work items
- Using standard rates and market data
7. Managing Materials on Site
- How to estimate material quantities
- Basic procurement and tracking methods
- Understanding BOQ and material planning
8. Site Reports & Simple Project Practice
- Filling daily progress and work reports
- Simple S-curve introduction
- Estimation example from a small project
- Overview of freelance opportunities in QS