This courses is designed as an introduction for students who wish to develop their competence and skills in measuring building works quantities off drawings in accordance with a Standard Method of Measurement leading to the production of a Bill of Quantities. The course consists of taking-off quantities and becoming familiar with Q.S .duties and terminology including billing. The course reading consists of a excellent text book together with a work manual but does NOT include a Standard Method of Measurement as most companies have a copy but we can provide a copy if required. Lesson Content: Introduction & Bills of Quantities, Techniques & Production Part 1, Techniques & Production Part 2, Substructure, Brickwork & Blockwork, Timber To Floors & Roofs, Roof Coverings & Fittings, Internal Finishings; Windows, Doors & Stairs, Building Services, External Works, Computer Software Package. On completion of the course the student should be able to take off quantities for a domestic building and be familiar with the requirements of a Bill of Quantities. The student will be awarded a Premier School of Building Diploma in Building Measurement. The course may be commenced at any time and should be completed within 3 months (i.e.80 hours of study ) depending on the students previous knowledge of the subject.