
DiplomaEngineering & Built EnvironmentHigher National Diploma in Quantity Survey (HNDQS)
SLIATE — Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education · Colombo
Overview
Conducted over 2 1/2 years full-time since 2012, with a syllabus drawing on those of professional quantity-surveying institutes. Graduates can begin careers as quantity surveyors in the public and private sectors. Entry via Maths-stream A/L passes in one sitting with an O/L pass in English; age limit under 23.
Key facts
- Total fee
- State-subsidised
- Duration
- 30 months
- Intake
- Jan, Jun
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Award
- Local award
- UGC
- Not verified
- Location
- Head office: Colombo, Colombo
Entry requirements
Typically G.C.E. A/L passes (any stream), or an approved foundation programme. Some diplomas admit strong G.C.E. O/L results — confirm with the institute.
Highlights
- Syllabus benchmarked against professional quantity surveying institutes
- Conducted at ATI Galle and ATI Colombo
- Running since 2012
Where it can take you
About this qualification
Higher National Diplomas and diplomas are 1–3 year qualifications. HNDs (SLIATE or Pearson BTEC) are widely accepted for degree top-up entry, locally and abroad.
About the institute
State HND body running Advanced Technological Institutes (ATIs) islandwide. HNDs accept A/L qualification without a Z-score cutoff.
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