This combined diploma is designed for mature students currently employed within the construction industry who are supported by their employer both for funding and guidance (i.e. will provide a mentor to oversee the studies). This combined diploma consists of seven single subject short courses and a final piece of Project Work. On completion the student will be awarded a Premier School of Building Diploma in Quantity Surveying (M&E). The First Year will consist of the single subject short courses as indicated below: Construction Technology, Material Science & Testing, Site Procedure & Administration, Construction Services (M&E). The Second Year will consist of the single subject short courses listed below: Measurements (M&E), Estimating & Analysis of Pricing, Legal Studies, Project Work (M&E). Students who are over 30 with experience of the construction industry and who have previously studied the first year subjects may apply to be fast-tracked onto the second year of the course, but must apply in writing (with evidence) to the school.