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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101130  Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of the Free State 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  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
2027-06-30   2029-06-30  

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The aim of this qualification is to equip learners with Postgraduate-Level knowledge, skills and competency appropriate to a professional career as a Construction Manager in the construction and property industries. Moreover, it aims to provide the construction professions in South Africa with learners who meet the academic requirements for professional registration. The qualification promotes adequate infrastructure and human capital to competitively position South Africa in the Building Sciences environment. It also addresses national and global challenges in the field of Building Sciences.

Rationale:
The qualification aims to educate and train learners that have a theoretical and practical experience in Construction Management. These learners can apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods to practical building sciences profession. They are equipped with the required skills and expertise to contribute to the expansion of the building sector responding to the needs of the society, developing the public infrastructure, and understanding the dynamics of trade unions. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Where applicants do not meet the minimum admission requirements, RPL may be used to grant access to the qualification. RPL will be applied according to the Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and Assessment policy. This will relate to both access to the qualification as well as for credit recognition or exemption towards achieving the qualification. The institution will ensure that quality assurance processes that address the specificities of the RPL process (including applications, assessment, and reporting and management systems) are implemented; and that administrative and support systems, both prior and subsequent to RPL assessment, are in place.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or relevant qualification on National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 8 totalling 132 Credits.
    Elective Modules, Level 8, 16 Credits (Choose ONE):
  • Property Valuation, 16 Credits.
  • Practice, 16 Credits.
  • Property Facilities Management, 16 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 116 Credits:
  • Integrated Project IV, 12 Credits.
  • Construction Science II, 12 Credits.
  • Construction Finance IV, 16 Credits.
  • Production and Operational Management III, 16 Credits.
  • Management of Information and Communication Systems IV, 32 Credits.
  • Professional Practice, 8 Credits.
  • Property Development Economics IV, 8 Credits.
  • Advanced Project Management IV, 12 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    Learners should have attained the following competencies:
    1. Management and preparation of tender and contractual documents for construction projects and this includes interpreting value, cost and scope of a structure or building in respect of predicted outcomes regarding structure, budget, procurement, and design.
    2. Undertake the contractual management of construction projects and this includes the predictions in relation to life cycle performance of structures and buildings in respect of cost and quality.
    3. Undertake the financial management of construction projects and this includes interpreting the scope and cost of a structure or building in terms of manageability, income, quality and time of completion.
    4. Evaluate economic issues concerning the construction and property sectors at both a micro and macro level.
    5. Evaluate alternative property development investment options and this includes applying the principles of sound development theory by analysing the needs of a client.
    6. Apply the principles of models and standards to advise on and perform various procurement methods by analysing a structure or building, and advice on payments and certification during construction. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes:
    The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Articulate clearly the ability to engage with knowledge attained from the subject matter.
  • Prepare case studies and write assignments on certain topics.
  • Complete an integrated project under supervision contributing 32 Credits towards the qualification.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The assessment strategy provides for both Formative and Summative Assessment opportunities as well as continuous assessment. The Building modules utilise continuous assessment. This combination of assessment opportunities affords learners with the opportunity to monitor their progress on a regular basis and address problems as they occur. Learners will have to prepare case studies, orals, Presentations, Research projects, Practical reports and write Tests, Assignments, and exams on certain topics. Integrated continuous and Formative Assessment allowing demonstration of achieved competences is required for the outcomes of the qualification. Learners will have to complete an integrated project under supervision contributing 32 Credits towards the qualification. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification is comparable with similar qualifications offered in various higher education institutions internationally. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows for both vertical and horizontal articulation options:
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Development in Construction Management, Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Land and Property Development Management, Level 9.
  • Master of Construction, Level 9.
  • Master of Science in Construction Management, 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. University of the Free State 


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