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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
101131  Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying 
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 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences  Physical Sciences 
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  

Registered-data under construction

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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 
The aim of this qualification is to deliver learners with Postgraduate-Level knowledge, skills and competency appropriate to a professional career as a Quantity Surveyor in the construction and property industries.

Rationale:
The qualification aims to educate and train learners that have a theoretical and practical experience in Quantity Surveying. 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 in the broad, responding to the needs of the society, developing the public infrastructure, and understanding the dynamics of trade unions. The successful quantity surveying learners who meet the academic requirements for professional registration may apply for accreditation to the construction industry in South Africa. 

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 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):
  • Construction Finance IV, 16 Credits.
  • Property Facilities Management, 16 Credits.
  • Property Valuation Practice, 16 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 116 Credits:
  • Integrated Project IV, 12 Credits.
  • Building Economics IV, 16 Credits.
  • Construction Science II, 12 Credits.
  • Descriptive Quantification IV, 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 
    1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and quantitative methods, technology, management, economics, finance and law from first principles to solve built environment problems.
    2. Perform creative, procedural and non-procedural analysis of built environment problems, systems, products or processes.
    3. Undertake investigations and data analysis by using appropriate problem solving methods, skills and tools, which include the use of computer packages, for computation, analysis, modelling, simulation, and information handling
    4. Manage and prepare tender and contractual documents for construction projects - these activities would include interpreting value, cost and scope of a structure or building in respect of predicted outcomes regarding viability, structure, budget, procurement, and design.
    5. Undertake the contractual management of construction projects; prepare estimates of cost and undertake the financial management of construction projects. Activities related to this outcome include predicting life cycle performance of structures and buildings in respect of cost and quality.
    6. Evaluate economic issues concerning the construction and property sectors at both a micro and macro level including interpreting the scope and cost of a structure or building in terms of manageability, income, quality and time of completion.
    7. Evaluate alternative property development investment options in relation to activities involving the principles of sound development theory by analysing the needs of a client.
    8. Communicate with construction and property professionals concerning spatial concepts, economic, financial and contractual issues, and construction assembly problems including applying 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:
  • Viability reports compiled, calculated and delivered to comply with set standards.
  • Compile the quantitative contract documents d to set standards.
  • Predict the development costs estimated to comply with set standards.
  • Compile the cost reports to comply with set standards and construction certificate payments.
  • Compile the final accounts to set standards.


    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. 
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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 Science Honours in Property Development in Quantity Surveying, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Science in Quantity Surveying, Level 9.
  • Master of 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. University of the Free State 


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