Please note: this programme is currently undergoing modifications for our September 2025 intake and is pending re-accreditation. Details will be updated here shortly.
Our degree apprenticeship courses
We currently offer a range of degree apprenticeship courses. For the full range of courses visit our apprenticeships page for applicants or for business partners.
Course summary
This apprenticeship provides the technical, practical and professional skills required to assist with management of the commercial aspects of construction projects, including financial management of construction contracts and site production management.
| Duration | Start date | Location | Entry level | End Point Assessment Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years part-time day release | September 2025 | Marylebone Campus, Central London | Level 4 | CIOB |
Combining current industry practice with associated quantity surveying and construction theories, this apprenticeship leads to a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, equivalent to Level 4, the first year of a traditional undergraduate degree. This offers progression to gain a full BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management on our Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor degree apprenticeship.
Apprentices spend a minimum of 30 hours in work each week and 20% of their time learning outside the organisation, supported by their employer to ‘earn while they learn’ without paying course fees. Real-life case studies, problem- and work-based learning bring professional practice to the classroom, while apprentices apply their learning to workplace projects.
The University is ranked 14th in the UK for Building by The Times Good University Guide 2021, placing Westminster 2nd in London. Our central London location and numerous industry contacts, which include Great Portland Estates, Mace, Lendlease, The Portman Estate, Wilmott Dixon, Multiplex, Transport for London and The Crown Estate, enable us to invite practising professionals to speak and visit major construction and infrastructure projects.
Course structure
This is a two-year apprenticeship. Apprentices must be employed by a construction employer. Time spent on work and training is split, meaning the apprentices spend on average six hours a week of their time learning, which can include time at the University and work-based training, linked to the apprenticeship, provided by the employer.
Year 1 introduces the principles that underpin the study of construction, specifically in relation to simple building forms, building science, construction technology, site surveying and project and commercial management.
Year 2 considers how to manage building design and procure construction services, including measurement, quantification and estimating of building costs together with the principles underlying contractual and site management. Apprentices take an end point assessment, based on the apprentice’s work experience, comprising an online test, project and professional discussion.
To achieve the apprenticeship and complete the University qualification, apprentices must successfully progress into Gateway and attempt all elements of the End Point Assessment at the end of the course in order to be awarded the qualification certificate and attend a graduation ceremony.
Subjects of study include:
- Building Design for Quantity Surveyors
- Construction Law and Contracts for Quantity Surveyors
- Environmental Science and Services for Quantity
- Construction Technology and Services
- Measurement and Costing (Building Works)
- EPA Preparation - Construction Quantity Surveying Technician
- Apprenticeship End Point Assessment
Credit level 4
Accreditations
The course is recognised and accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), which was established in 1834 and granted a Royal Charter in 1980. This accreditation signifies a peer review process and acknowledges the achievement of quality standards in delivering this course. It is periodically reviewed to ensure that the course continues to provide high-quality education in the built environment.
The CIOB serves as this apprenticeship's End-Point Assessment Organization (EPAO). An EPAO is responsible for delivering End-Point Assessments, which are the final and most critical stage of an apprenticeship. These assessments are unbiased and conducted independently to determine whether an apprentice has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard.
On completing and passing the End Point Assessment, apprentices will automatically qualify for TechCIOB-L4.
(Currently pending re-accreditation)
Programme specification
For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the programme specification.
To request an accessible version of the programme specification, please email [email protected].
Download the Programme Specification
Entry requirements and eligibility
Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements of the course:
- A Levels – BCC to BBB
- International Baccalaureate – 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points from the IB
- BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM to DDM
- BTEC Diploma – D*D to D*D*
- Access – 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level
- GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4
- If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
Fees
Employers who pay the levy are able to use their available levy funds to cover the training and assessment costs. Employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy share the cost of training and assessing their apprentices with the government – this is called 'co-investment'. Non-levy paying employers will contribute 5% towards the cost of apprenticeship training and the government will pay the rest (95%) up to the funding band maximum.
University module retakes are not included in apprenticeship levy funding. Employers will be charged separately. The current fee is £1,589* (price per 20-credit module).
One End Point Assessment (EPA) attempt is included in the apprenticeship levy funding. Any EPA resits are payable by the employer outside the levy. The EPA resit fees are:
- Knowledge Test £50 (first resit fee)
- Appendix B and C (Project) £200
- Professional Discussion £400
*Subject to UK parliamentary procedure
Careers/professional development
This course complements and enhances workplace knowledge and experience, boosting the apprentice’s career prospects, on-the-job performance and satisfaction. It also demonstrates the employer’s commitment to staff development, enhancing their appeal to future employees.
Apprentices must be in full-time employment, as a trainee or assistant quantity/construction surveyor. They will develop a well-rounded understanding of the construction process and how to monitor and control costs and contracts.
On successful completion, they can progress to the Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor degree apprenticeship and obtain a BSc Honours in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management.
Course Leader
Aravinda Adhikari
Dr Aravinda Adhikari joined the University of Westminster as a Lecturer in Quantity Surveying, bringing with him a diverse background in both academic research and industry practice. He previously served as a Teaching Assistant at the City University of Hong Kong, where he also completed his PhD in Architecture and Civil Engineering. His doctoral research focused on Building Damage Detection and Quantification using machine learning and point cloud analysis, highlighting his expertise in integrating advanced technologies with construction practices.
Aravinda holds an MSc in Construction Management from the City University of Hong Kong and a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing the field of Quantity Surveying through both teaching and research.
With professional experience as a Quantity Surveyor in Bahrain, Aravinda has applied his technical skills and industry knowledge to real-world projects, further enriching his teaching practice. At Westminster, he leads the L4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician and L6 Construction Quantity Surveyor (CIOB) courses and serves as the Module Leader for several L5, L6, and L7 modules in Construction Management and Project Management.
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Aravinda supervises Master's level students, guiding their research and helping them develop critical skills for the construction industry. He is also a Graduate member of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors Sri Lanka (IQSSL), reflecting his active engagement with the professional community.
Teaching and assessment
This is how you can expect to be taught and assessed at the University of Westminster. Your apprenticeship will include additional requirements, agreed in partnership with your employer, designed to develop and evidence your skills in the workplace.
How you'll be taught
Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
Learning typically falls into two broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
How you'll be assessed
Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments. Assessments typically fall into these broad categories:
- Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts.
- Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertations.
Course location
Our Marylebone Campus has benefitted from a multi-million-pound refurbishment resulting in new workshops, digital studios and development of the Marylebone Library. The campus is home to Westminster Business School and our award-winning Architecture, Planning and Tourism courses.
For more details, visit our Marylebone Campus page.
Contact us
We are keen to establish new relationships with employers from a wide range of sectors and welcome enquiries. For more information, please contact our dedicated apprenticeships team on:
T: +44 (0) 207 911 5027
E: [email protected]