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Advanced Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeship – MSc
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Location: Moylish, Limerick City
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years: 2
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Fees: €3,300 per year paid by apprentice or employer
Overview
The Advanced Quantity Surveyor Apprenticeship is a Consortia‑led, two‑year “earn‑while‑you‑learn” Apprenticeship delivered by TUS, blending structured workplace learning with academic study. Apprentices remain employed throughout the apprenticeship and graduate with a master’s degree in advanced quantity surveying.
The programme aligns with SCSI professional competencies and enables apprentices to begin their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) for Chartered SCSI membership while studying.
Contact Details
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Apprenticeships
Website: Click here
Email: education@scsi.ie
Phone: 016445500
General Queries for Current Apprentices
Email: builtenvironment@tus.ie
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the programme must be employed on an Apprenticeship contract of employment.
Applications to register an apprentice can only be submitted by a Registered Employer.
Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:
- A primary honours degree (Level 8) in a built environment discipline with a minimum 2.2 grade.
- A postgraduate diploma in a relevant built environment field.
- A professional built environment qualification (e.g., Chartered membership of SCSI, EI, CIOB) plus at least two years’ relevant professional experience.
- A Level 8-degree (min. 2.2) plus at least five years’ relevant professional experience in the built environment, or demonstrated via RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) portfolio.
- International and special-case applicants with equivalent qualifications may be considered; an interview may be required.
Programme Structure and Modules
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Off the job (Academic days): 2 days/week
On the job (Industry days): 3 days/week
Modules:
- Measurement
- Procurements & Tendering
- Project Management & BIM
- Construction Economics
- Land Use Planning
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Off the job (Academic days): 1 days/week
On the job (Industry days): 4 days/week
Modules:
- Compentencies Register & Reflective Diary
- Work-Based Capstone Project 1
- Knowledge Management
- Cost Planning & Value Management
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Off the job (Academic days): 1 days/week
On the job (Industry days): 4 days/week
Modules:
- Strategic Contract Management
- Measurement
- Capstone Research Project 2
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Off the job (Academic days): 1 days/week
On the job (Industry days): 4 days/week
Modules:
- Commercial Knowledge
- Capstone Research Project 3
- Risk Management
Applicant Information
An apprenticeship is a dual-system education model combining work-based learning with academic study, enabling participants to gain practical industry experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification.
The Advanced Quantity Surveyor apprenticeship programme creates an intellectual framework for problem solving, primarily within the quantity surveying skill set but transferable to wider socioeconomic contexts. Graduates will be able to respond to the performance and commercial needs of clients and source optimum economic and procurement solutions.
Apprentices on this programme will acquire a highly practical Master of Science level 9 qualification in quantity surveying. The primary structure of this apprenticeship enables the student to experience a blend of modules covering specialist, project management, structured work experience and research disciplines at master’s degree level. This programme will provide participants with the tools to be able to undertake future independent learning and research appropriate to the role of Advanced Quantity Surveyor.
This is a two-year Apprenticeship.
Applicants for the programme must be employed on an Apprenticeship contract of employment.
Applications to register an apprentice can only be submitted by a Registered Employer.
Details of current apprenticeship opportunities are advertised locally and nationally by many employers, and are often listed on the national apprenticeship jobs portal at: https://apprenticeship.ie/career-seekers/jobs
Your local Education and Training Board may hold details of employers seeking to employ an apprentice, visit: https://apprenticeship.ie/more/your-local-provider
Employer Information
A dual‑system learning model where apprentices gain real-world experience while completing academic study and earning a qualification.
This programme is primarily designed for:
- Professionals in Quantity Surveying or related disciplines seeking a Level 9 qualification while in employment.
- Existing employees in QS or related construction/consultancy roles who meet the entry requirements.
- New recruits entering the sector with the required academic or professional background.
- Career developers seeking a pathway to SCSI Chartered Membership through combined academic and workplace learning.
- Individuals wishing to enhance expertise in digital QS practice, project management, BIM, strategic contract/commercial management, and cost/value management.
- Employers who want to upskill staff through an industry-approved programme that blends on-the-job experience with specialist academic study.
As part of the national apprenticeship system, there are formal requirements for approval of an employer’s suitability to train apprentices and for registration of apprentices. SOLAS is responsible for delivering on these requirements.
Following submission of an Expression of Interest, a SOLAS Authorised Officer from the relevant Education and Training Board (ETB) will conduct a suitability assessment. This process is straightforward, typically involves a site visit, and is normally completed within 1–2 weeks.
To advertise apprenticeship vacancies for free, please visit: https://apprenticeship.ie/employers/current-employers
Employers must appoint a qualified workplace mentor to support the apprentice’s learning and development.
- Must hold SCSI Chartered Membership or a Level 9 qualification in a relevant discipline.
- Requires at least two years’ postgraduate experience in a QS-based role.
- Mentors will be provided with training to fulfil their role effectively.
- Should have the time, resources, and authority to guide the apprentice’s on-the-job learning in line with programme outcomes.
Apprentices are supported by their Industry Mentor, Academic Supervisor, and the programme’s Apprenticeship Manager. They receive academic support during day release and ongoing guidance during industry placements.
- Employers pay apprentice wages/salary during the programme, including during off‑the‑job blocks.
- No specified training rate: salary is agreed between employer and apprentice.
- Programme fees may apply and can be employer‑sponsored/subsidised.
Information for Current Apprentices
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