MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

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i. Quantity Surveyor

ii. Engineers

iii. Technicians

iv. Artisans

The College of Architecture and Construction Technology (CoACT) of Mbeya University of Science and technology (MUST) is conducting a Market survey for the establishment of Bachelor in Quantity Survey Technology programme. You are humbly requested to take few minutes of your time to participate in the study by filing the questionnaire. The output of the study will guide the university in making informed decision on establishment of Bachelor in Quantity Survey Technology programme.

There are 28 questions in this survey.

PART I: EMPLOYER’ GENERAL INFORMATION (BG)

C. SPECIFICS OF GRADUATE ROLES (SGR)

9 G03Q09

What types of roles do the Quantity Surveyor graduates typically fill in your organization?

Check all that apply

Technical/Engineering/ Quantity Surveyor
Administrative
Managerial
Research and Development
Sales/Marketing
Other (please specify):

10 G03Q10

Do you think the graduate’s Quantity Surveyor are needed in the Construction Industry?

PART I: EMPLOYER’ GENERAL INFORMATION (BG)

D. RECRUITMENT PRACTICES (RP)

11 G04Q11

What is your primary method of recruiting graduates?

Check all that apply

University career fairs
Online job boards
Referrals
Intern-to-hire programs
Other:

12 G04Q12

Do you have any ongoing partnership or collaboration with Mbeya University?

PART I: EMPLOYER’ GENERAL INFORMATION (BG)

E. EMPLOYER CHARACTERISTICS (EC)

13 G05Q13

How long has your organization been in operation?

Choose one of the following answers

Less than 5 years
5–10 years
More than 10 years

14 G05Q14

What is your organization's primary market?

Choose one of the following answers

Local
Regional
National
International

15 G05Q15

Does your organization require a registered or licensed Quantity Surveyor?

PART II: QUANTITY SURVEYING GRADUATES NEEDS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

A: QUANTITY SURVEYING PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS

16 G06Q16

Use the Likert scale: 1 = More important, 2 = Important, 3 Neutral, 4= Less important, 5=Not important to rank the extent to which the following roles for a Bachelor Student in Quantity Surveying Graduates are important once they complete their studies.

	1	2	3	4	5
Prepare preliminary cost advice & feasibility estimates	1	2	3	4	5
Prepare cost planning	1	2	3	4	5
Advise on contractor selection	1	2	3	4	5
Participate in tender document preparation and negotiation	1	2	3	4	5
Report on tenders received or package deal/design & build offers	1	2	3	4	5
Evaluate construction work	1	2	3	4	5
Prepare and agree accounts for/with contractors	1	2	3	4	5
Periodic financial reporting	1	2	3	4	5
Technical auditing	1	2	3	4	5
Assess replacement value for insurance	1	2	3	4	5
Prepare budgets for construction projects	1	2	3	4	5
Control of costs during a construction project	1	2	3	4	5
Selection and management of specialist contractors	1	2	3	4	5
Contribute to the mitigation of disputes using accurate records	1	2	3	4	5
Record, control and report income and expenditure on construction projects	1	2	3	4	5
Conduct valuation on progress on construction projects	1	2	3	4	5
Read structural and architectural drawings	1	2	3	4	5
Knowledge of building and construction technology	1	2	3	4	5
Site measurements and prepare payment certificates	1	2	3	4	5
Taking off dimensions from drawings and prepare Bills of Quantities	1	2	3	4	5

17 G06Q17

Specify any other important roles

18 G06Q18

Use the Likert scale: 1 = Strongly Agree, 2 = Agree, 3 =Neutral, 4=Disagree, 5=Strongly Disagree to rank the extent to which the following roles for a Bachelor Student in Quantity Surveying Graduates are important once they complete their studies.

	1	2	3	4	5
The extent to which the program will help to meet the industry needs	1	2	3	4	5
Extent to which Quantity surveying graduates will be helpful for undertaking planning and estimating works in the site	1	2	3	4	5
Extent to which graduates in quantity surveying can be self-employed	1	2	3	4	5
Extent to which Quantity surveyor graduates will be helpful for the industrial in producing real project costs	1	2	3	4	5

19 G06Q45

Specify any other important roles

PART II: QUANTITY SURVEYING GRADUATES NEEDS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

B. QUANTITY SURVEYING GRADUATES NEEDS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCE

20 G07Q19

From your experience, Use the Likert scale: 1=Strongly Agree 2=Agree, 3=Neutral, 4=Disagree, 5=Strongly Disagree to tick (√) in the box provided indicating the extent to which the following proposed items improve quantity surveying profession performance in construction industry in Tanzania.

	1	2	3	4	5
Increase Entrepreneurial skills for Quantity Surveying graduates	1	2	3	4	5
Increase registration of Quantity Surveyors Graduates	1	2	3	4	5
Increase Quantity Surveying Software development and usage	1	2	3	4	5
Increase Quantity Surveying Short Training and Seminars	1	2	3	4	5
Increase Quantity Surveying Training in Vocation and Technical Schools	1	2	3	4	5
Increase Training of QS Graduates	1	2	3	4	5
Increase enforcement of the usage of QS professions in the construction works	1	2	3	4	5
Reduce Engineers/Architect/other professions from doing budgeting construction projects	1	2	3	4	5
Reduce Engineers/Architect/others from cost control during a construction project	1	2	3	4	5
Reduce Engineers/Architect/others from doing Selection and management of contractors	1	2	3	4	5
Reduce Engineers/Architect/others from construction projects progress evaluation	1	2	3	4	5
Improving knowledge of QS in Reading structural and architectural drawings	1	2	3	4	5
Reduce Engineers/Architect/other professions from preparing payment certificates	1	2	3	4	5
Reduce Engineers/Architect/other professions from doing Taking off and preparing BOQ	1	2	3	4	5
Improving knowledge of QS in reading structural engineering and architectural drawings	1	2	3	4	5
Improving QS competence in undertaking engineering activities	1	2	3	4	5
Improving QS competence in undertaking architectural activities	1	2	3	4	5
Improving QS competence in non-construction related skills such as critical thinking	1	2	3	4	5

21 G07Q20

Specify any other important roles

22 G06Q22

Use the Likert scale: 1=Strongly Agree 2=Agree, 3=Neutral, 4=Disagree, 5=Strongly Disagree to indicate the Key Performance Indicators your organization use to measure the competence of graduates in QS (e.g. Customer focus, Result oriented, Altitude and dedication)?

	1	2	3	4	5	No answer
i) Attitude and dedication	1	2	3	4	5	No answer
ii) Result oriented	1	2	3	4	5	No answer
iii) Customer focus	1	2	3	4	5	No answer
iv) Creativity and innovation	1	2	3	4	5	No answer
v) Time management	1	2	3	4	5	No answer
vi) Team working	1	2	3	4	5	No answer

23 G06Q23

Which category of manpower does your organization need more in construction? (Please tick)

24 G06Q24

If the answer in question 5 above is graduate Quantity surveyor, what are their skills gap exist if you refer to the project cost estimating works, cost specialist and resolution of conflicts in project management?

25 G06Q25

State any other skills that you feel quantity surveying graduates from MUST may be equipped with for them to be ready for the job market? (You can insert a Tick in more than one item)

Check all that apply

i. Project Management
ii. Conflict resolutions

iii. Professional ethics and code of conduct
Other:

26 G06Q26

Use the Likert scale: 1 = Very Relevant, 2 = Relevant, 3 = Neutral, 4=Less relevant and 5=Not Relevant to rate the following skills requirement necessary for any quantity surveyor graduates (You can insert a Tick in more than one item)

	1	2	3	4	5
General communication skills	1	2	3	4	5
Entrepreneurial skills	1	2	3	4	5
Computer skills	1	2	3	4	5
Knowledge management and learning	1	2	3	4	5
Team working ability	1	2	3	4	5
Development and operational effectiveness	1	2	3	4	5
Leadership and self-management	1	2	3	4	5
Human resource management	1	2	3	4	5
Project management skills	1	2	3	4	5
Conflict resolution skills	1	2	3	4	5
Time management	1	2	3	4	5

27 G06Q27

What do you propose as the mode of assessment for a Bachelor in Quantity Surveying graduates? NB CA- (i.e., Continuous Assessment, which comprise of Tests, Assignment and Practical), UE (i.e., University Examination).

Choose one of the following answers

CA = 50% UE =50 %
CA = 40 % UE = 60%
CA =30% UE=70%
No answer

28 G06Q28

Give any general comment that you find necessary to guide development of curriculum for a Bachelor student in Quantity Surveying

Please confirm you want to clear your response?