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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Building Science 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96894  Master of Building Science 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
This qualification is intended to enable qualified learners to apply integrated technical knowledge/skills and advanced analysis and problem-solving to a particular specialisation in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and property development and other related fields, through involvement in an applied research project This qualification is also intended for learners specialising in the field of Building Science in the construction and property industries and the Construction Management and Quantity Surveying professions.

Rationale:
Learners achieving this qualification will be competent to independently perform services relevant to contract procurement, financial and cost management and property development This qualification is designed to develop specialised knowledge through a research programme and also develop researchers who can contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level. This qualification will further contribute to the development of an advanced capability to conduct research in this field thereby contributing to lifelong learning of learners and stimulate social-economic development. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL):
As per institutional policy, credits towards this qualification may be obtained by means of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management, National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying, NQF Level 8. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 9 totalling at 180 Credits.
  • Dissertation: Building Science, 180 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Provide financial management skills and create awareness of entrepreneurship.
    2. Advise on investment in property.
    3. Prepare tender and contract documentation and administer building contracts.
    4. Analyse financial and cost statements for control and decision making purposes.
    5. Analyse and select the appropriate sources of finance for business enterprises.
    6. Prepare a comprehensive business plan for a commercial venture.
    7. Determine market value of property and undertake market study for development purposes.
    8. Compile and analyse feasibility report for property development.
    9. Take off quantities and prepare tender documentation for building, civil engineering and electrical and mechanical engineering works.
    10. Apply knowledge of law of contracts and standard building and civil engineering contracts.
    11. Post contract administration and preparation of final accounts. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Identify, solve problems, make responsible decisions and demonstrate critical thinking as well as application of management, costs, financial and legal principles relevant to property development, and contract procurement, administration and finalisation.
  • Communicate and work effectively with the development teams in the design, construction.
  • Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information with regard to property development, and contract procurement and administration.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The integrated assessment is culminated in a research report that requires the candidate to not only integrate the various fields of knowledge of the discipline itself but also the application of research methodology. In addition to the report colloquiums will also provide opportunities for integrated formative and summative assessment. Although the final report will be for summative purposes there will be various interventions with the candidate during the process to address formative assessment. The research component is assessed by means of a dissertation as well as an article that needs to be prepared for final submission and assessment. Assessment and moderation policies of the institution are applied in exit level subjects and the dissertation must be moderated externally. Research is conducted and developed in a specialised area and engage in the transfer of technology in the field of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. The research skills are assessed by means of a dissertation and articles. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The Master of Business Studies(MBS) programme is ranked among similar sought after qualifications offered by tertiary institutions in Australia, New Zeeland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kenya, Nigeria and the United Kingdom and its required to meet standards of quality comparable with international benchmarks established for vocational Degrees in the built environment professions, as demanded and assured by processes of accreditation conducted by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (represented by all Commonwealth member states) and the South African Council of a.) Quantity Surveying Profession and b.) Project Construction Management Profession, in consultation with the South African Qualification Authority and the Council on Higher Education. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Doctorate of Philosophy in Building Science National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 10.

    Horizontal Articulation:
    Master of Science in Construction Management, Level 9.
  • Master of Science in Physical Planning and Construction, Level 9.
  • Master of Architecture, Level 9.
  • Master of Landscape Architecture, Level 9.
  • Master of Science in Quantity Surveying, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 


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