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This programme is designed for construction industry practitioners to train in preparation of BOQs for Building 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 Building Works.Ìý

COURSEÌýSTRUCTURE

The short course is structured in such a way as to encourage independence in student learning and the integration of diverse material. The programme continues to adopt a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods such as lectures, end of the course examinations and assignments.

Short Course on Preparation of BOQs for Building Works is a 24 Hours part-time programme spread through six (06) Saturday afternoons, where each day offers four (04) hours of learning activities.

PERFORMANCEÌýCRITERIA

• 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 courses, the participants should obtain minimum marks (40%) in each component
• Participants will normally not be permitted to repeat the assessments or examination
• Award of Grades:

DURATION

24 Hours (4Hrs/Week x 6 Weeks) – on Saturday Afternoon

MEDIUMÌýOF INSTRUCTION

Medium of instruction is English.

COURSEÌýOUTLINE

• Introduction to Bill of Quantities and Common Standard Methods of Measurement related to Building WorksÌý
• Building Works Measurement PrinciplesÌý
• Building Works Taking Off PrinciplesÌý
• Taking Off – Foundations, Walls, Roofs, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Concrete Framed Structures, Steel Framed Structures and External WorksÌý
• Preparation of BOQ

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates applying for the Short Course on Preparation of BOQs for Building Works should have one of the following eligibility requirements:

1. Degree in the field of construction/built environmentÌýor

2. GCE A-level and recognised certification in Quantity Surveying equivalent to NCT or above with 1 year related experienceÌýorÌýÌý

3. GCE A-level and recognised certification in the field of construction / built environment equivalent to NCT or above with 2 years related experienceÌý

The recognition of the above qualifications shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the senate

CALLÌýFOR APPLICATIONS

Applications for the Short Course on Preparation of BOQs for Building Works will be available in due course.

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COURSEÌýFEESÌý

The Course fee is Rs. 30,000/-.

APPLICATIONÌýENQUIRIES

Any inquiries should be forwarded to Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara, the programme-coordinator:Ìýanuradha@uom.lk

ENQUIRIES

Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara

Programme Coordinator
Short Course on Preparation ofÌýBOQs forÌýBuilding Works
Department of Building Economics
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Tel: +94-1-2650301 (Ext: 7200 or 7219) or +94-1-2650738
Fax: +94-1-2650738
E-mail:Ìýanuradha@uom.lk