Singapore Practice · Practical QS Training

Learn the work of an Electrical Quantity Surveyor.

A structured, practical course built around electrical drawings, quantity take-off, rate build-up, BOQ pricing, tendering, variation orders, progress claims, cost control and final accounts.

36 Modules180 Structured Lessons100+ Practical QuestionsFinal Tender Capstone12 Months Access
S$499
S$299
Launch price · one-time payment · 12 months full access
Electrical QS drawings, take-off and SLD training
36Professional Modules
180Structured Lessons
108Practical Questions
12Capstone Questions
12 MonthsFull Course Access
Practical Outcomes

What this course is designed to help you do

The focus is on the commercial tasks an Electrical or M&E Quantity Surveyor is expected to understand and perform under normal workplace supervision.

Read Electrical Drawings

Navigate lighting plans, power layouts, SLDs, DB schedules, symbols, revisions, notes and specifications.

Perform Quantity Take-Off

Measure lights, outlets, cables, conduit, tray, trunking, boards, earthing and specialist electrical systems.

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Build Electrical Rates

Combine material, labour, accessories, testing, wastage, preliminaries, overhead and profit into defensible rates.

Prepare BOQs & Tenders

Develop RFQs, comparison sheets, cost summaries, BOQs, tender qualifications and professional quotations.

Handle Variations & Claims

Understand additions, omissions, revised drawings, substantiation, progress claims and subcontractor assessment.

Manage Project Cost

Work with budgets, committed cost, forecast cost, margin, commercial records and final account close-out.

Learning Journey

From beginner to practical QS workflow

01Understand Electrical SystemsBuild technical vocabulary.
02Read DrawingsPlans, SLDs and schedules.
03Measure QuantitiesStructured take-off.
04Build RatesCost and selling price.
05Price TendersRFQ, BOQ and submission.
06Manage VO & ClaimsPost-contract commercial work.
07Complete CapstoneFull tender case study.
Electrical floor plan take-off example
Learn by Doing

Work with drawings, not walls of text

Lessons combine technical diagrams, floor plans, SLDs, DB schedules, worked calculations and practical questions. The purpose is to train the way a QS actually thinks through scope.

Drawing-based take-off
Identify and measure items from training plans.
Step-by-step cable measurement
Horizontal runs, rises, drops and termination allowances.
Commercial worked examples
Connect technical scope to BOQ and tender decisions.
Technical Reading

Understand the SLD and DB before you price them

The course explains how distribution flows from incoming supply to switchboards and final distribution, and how a QS translates that information into quantities and supplier enquiries.

Explore the Curriculum
Single line diagram example
Curriculum

36 modules covering pre-contract and post-contract QS work

01
Quantity Surveying FoundationsUnderstand the commercial purpose of quantity surveying and the terminology used throughout a construction project.
02
Singapore Construction Project EcosystemUnderstand how clients, consultants, main contractors, M&E contractors, subcontractors and suppliers interact on Singapore projects.
03
Role of an Electrical Quantity SurveyorLearn the day-to-day pre-contract and post-contract duties expected from an Electrical QS.
04
Construction Documents and Revision ControlLearn how drawings, specifications, BOQs, addenda, instructions and revisions work together.
05
Electrical Fundamentals for Quantity SurveyorsBuild sufficient electrical knowledge to understand the systems being measured and priced without treating the course as an engineering licence.
06
Singapore Electrical Industry FrameworkUnderstand the commercial relevance of EMA, SP Group, LEW, PE, SCDF and common Singapore electrical requirements.
07
Electrical Drawing Reading FundamentalsLearn to navigate plans using title blocks, legends, scales, notes, grids, sections and drawing references.
08
Electrical Symbols and AbbreviationsRecognise common electrical symbols and translate drawing notation into measurable items.
09
Lighting Layouts and ControlsMeasure and price lighting fittings, points, switches, sensors, emergency lights and exit signs.
10
Power Layouts and Small PowerMeasure socket outlets, isolators, fused spurs, equipment points and specialist power outlets.
11
Single Line DiagramsRead an SLD from incoming supply through main switchboard, sub-main, DB and final circuit.
12
Distribution Board SchedulesInterpret DB schedules and translate circuits, incomers and outgoing protective devices into cost information.
13
Cables and Wiring SystemsUnderstand common cable types, cable descriptions, cores, sizes, insulation and installation applications.
14
Cable Measurement and Route AllowancesMeasure cable routes accurately including horizontal runs, risers, drops, terminations and justified allowances.
15
Conduit SystemsMeasure and price PVC, GI and flexible conduit systems together with fittings, boxes, supports and accessories.
16
Cable Tray, Trunking and LadderMeasure containment runs and account for bends, tees, reducers, supports, covers and installation conditions.
17
Switchboards and SwitchgearUnderstand MSB, MDB, SMDB, DB, ACB, MCCB, ATS, metering and switchboard quotation scope.
18
Earthing and BondingMeasure earth conductors, earth bars, earth electrodes, pits, bonding and test points.
19
Lightning Protection SystemsUnderstand and measure air terminals, tapes, down conductors, test joints, earth electrodes and bonding.
20
Emergency Power SystemsUnderstand generator, ATS, UPS, battery and essential distribution scope from a QS perspective.
21
Fire Alarm SystemsUnderstand the quantity and commercial scope of fire alarm panels, detectors, MCPs, sounders, interfaces and cabling.
22
ELV and Communication SystemsBuild QS awareness of structured cabling, CCTV, access control, intercom, PA and other specialist ELV systems.
23
Renewable and Modern Electrical SystemsGain commercial awareness of solar PV, EV charging, energy metering, smart systems and battery storage.
24
Principles of MeasurementApply consistent units, descriptions, boundaries and rules when preparing electrical quantities.
25
Complete Electrical Quantity Take-OffCombine lighting, power, containment, cables, boards and specialist systems into a coordinated take-off.
26
Digital Measurement and QS SoftwareUse Excel and common digital drawing tools effectively for take-off, checking, comparisons and cost summaries.
27
Understanding Electrical CostSeparate direct cost, indirect cost, overhead and profit when building a commercial price.
28
Electrical Rate Build-UpBuild defensible unit rates from materials, labour, accessories, testing, wastage, overhead and profit.
29
Labour Costing and ProductivityCalculate labour cost using crew composition, man-hours, man-days and realistic productivity assumptions.
30
Supplier and Subcontractor QuotationsCompare quotations on a technically and commercially equivalent basis before selecting a tender allowance.
31
Preliminaries, Attendance and Hidden CostsIdentify project costs that are frequently missed when pricing electrical work.
32
Complete Electrical Tender ProcessManage an electrical tender from invitation through review, take-off, RFQ, pricing, risk review and submission.
33
RFQ and ProcurementPrepare clear RFQs, evaluate returns, negotiate and support procurement of compliant electrical packages.
34
BOQ, Tender Summary and Client QuotationConvert take-off and cost data into a professional BOQ, tender summary, exclusions and client-facing quotation.
35
Contract Administration, VO, Claims and Final AccountHandle core post-contract commercial tasks including variations, progress claims, cost control and final account.
36
Testing, Handover and Commercial Close-OutUnderstand testing, energisation, as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, DLP and close-out obligations that affect project cost.
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Final Capstone

Complete a tender from start to commercial close-out

After all modules are passed, the final assessment combines drawing review, take-off logic, supplier comparison, rate build-up, variations, progress claims and final account thinking.

Final assessment unlocks only after all 36 modules are passed.
Course certificate is generated only after successful full completion.

Simulated Tender Folder

📁 Tender Instructions
📐 Electrical Drawings
⚡ Single Line Diagram
📊 DB Schedules
📄 Specifications
💰 Supplier Quotations
📝 Tender Addendum
📋 BOQ / Cost Sheet
Electrical rate build-up example
Estimating

Know why a rate is S$92 — not just that it is S$92

Students learn the difference between direct cost and selling price, and how labour, accessories, wastage, testing, overhead and profit affect the final tender rate.

Who This Is For

Built for learners moving into practical commercial work

01

Aspiring Quantity Surveyors

Build a structured foundation before applying for junior Electrical QS or M&E QS roles.

02

Junior Quantity Surveyors

Strengthen electrical drawing, estimating, tendering and post-contract commercial skills.

03

Electrical Engineers & Coordinators

Develop the commercial knowledge needed to work more confidently with quantities, costs and tenders.

04

Construction Professionals

Understand how electrical scope is measured, priced, procured and commercially managed.

05

Career Switchers

Follow a sequential learning path from QS fundamentals to a final commercial capstone.

06

M&E Commercial Teams

Use the course as a structured refresher for electrical tendering and contract administration workflows.

Full Course Completion

One certificate — only after the whole programme is passed

There are no module certificates. The Certificate of Completion is generated only after all 36 modules are passed and the final capstone is successfully completed.

Unique certificate number
Every issued certificate has its own verification record.
Public verification page
Employers can verify the learner name, course and completion date without seeing DOB or ID data.
QR verification
The printable certificate links back to its online verification record.
Singapore QS Campus certificate seal
Certificate of Completion

Practical Electrical Quantity Surveying

Singapore Practice

Issued after successful full course completion
One Course · Everything Included

Simple pricing. No packages.

Regular S$499
S$299
Launch Price

One-time payment · 12 months full course access

All 36 modules
180 structured lessons
Drawing and SLD exercises
Quantity take-off practice
Rate build-up and BOQ work
Tender and RFQ training
VO and progress claims
Final account training
Final capstone assessment
Certificate after full completion
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FAQ

Course questions

How long do I get access?

Every paid learner receives 12 months of course access from successful payment activation, whether enrolled at the S$299 launch price or S$499 regular price.


Do I receive a certificate for every module?

No. Individual modules show Passed / In Progress status only. One full Certificate of Completion is issued after the entire programme and final capstone are passed.


Does the course guarantee a job?

No. The course develops practical Electrical QS skills and job preparation, but employment decisions remain with employers and no job outcome is guaranteed.


Can I join the affiliate programme without buying the course?

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