Sophie recently graduated at the top of her class with a 95.6% average
“This Quantity Surveying course was the perfect thing for me to do as it was very flexible and I could work on it at my own pace and time over as many months as I wanted. The tutor was very helpful and I gained a thorough understanding of Quantity Surveying. I definitely recommend this course for anyone interested in pursuing Quantity Surveying in the future.”
As an engineer who recently completed the NZES course, I found one of the most worthwhile aspects of undertaking the course was the connections I made and the industry peers I met. This has given me a broader networking scope and valuable new contacts within the industry and my locality. The NZES qualification and the high standards of the modules offered means I can offer my clients additional services through the new knowledge and skills I’ve acquired, which also makes me a real asset to my employer. The self-paced study meant I could put in as many or as few hours as I could in any given week, and the online setup was straightforward to follow. The one-on-one mentoring gives the whole experience a personal touch and I found my tutor to be both knowledgeable and helpful. From start to finish, my study with NZES was seamless and stress-free – highly recommended!
I started my initial enquiries with NZES after hearing about the surveying and estimating course through a family member. I wasn’t sure if the course would suit my needs, plus I had no prior estimating or surveying experience. From the outset, the enrolment coordinators at NZES were really helpful in answering all my questions. The fact that the course could be completed online from anywhere and is self-paced was a real bonus for me. I also had a knowledgeable tutor with real-life experience in the industry who answered all of my questions and provided relevant, valuable guidance and feedback. Throughout the course I was able to connect with others in the industry and was introduced to several organisations, one of whom is now my employer! My new employer saw the value in the NZES course and how the knowledge and skills I’d learned could benefit their business and customers. Graduation from the course also meant I could increase my earning potential from my previous role.
As a self-employed Quantity Surveyor, the NZES qualification I gained recently was instrumental in keeping me up-to-date with my skills and give me a competitive edge over my peers. Because the course is based online, I was able to work at my own pace out of work hours, when and where it suited me. And as I run my own business, I was able to ask my tutor questions that related directly to my business, which he happily answered. The modules I completed were relevant to my line of work, and after completing the course I’m able to offer potential and existing clients improved services, while also focusing on and improving my business and what I can offer. Since completing the course and gaining new skills, I’ve been able to gain new clients, and have also been able to increase my hourly rate for these new clients.
As someone already employed in the construction industry, I was keen to take my role to the next level and upskill in the areas of estimating and surveying. I talked to my employer who tasked me with finding suitable training options. Through my research and conversations with industry colleagues, I learnt that NZES offers a great course in the construction estimating and surveying field. The online study was a great advantage it meant I could complete the course at times that suited both my employer and me. The one-on-one tutoring and mentoring allowed me to really connect and learn from my tutor, who had up-to-date knowledge and experience in the field and provided me with personal feedback and guidance throughout the course. I found all the modules very relevant to my current role and organisation, providing me with additional expertise and the ability to offer more to my employer and clients. My employer was so impressed that he’s looking at enrolling other staff members in the NZES course.
I’d always had an interest to work in the construction industry and, through research at the time, learnt that New Zealand had a shortage of qualified construction professionals and that the sector was likely to continue growing. I wanted to increase my likelihood of gaining employment against other candidates and earn a comfortable salary, so decided to enrol in the NZES course. Being able to study online in my own time meant I could complete the course quickly, and I soon started getting interviews. I was lucky to secure my current role within a reasonably short timeframe and now apply the estimating and surveying skills I learnt in the course on a daily basis. My employer saw the qualification I gained as a real asset to his business and advised that my drive to complete the course and the skills and knowledge I learnt were what pushed me across the line to get the role.
