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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Science: Surveying 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
10673  Bachelor of Science: Surveying 
ORIGINATOR
University of Cape Town 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National First Degree(Min 480)  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  560  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 06120/18  2018-07-01  2018-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31   2024-12-31  

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.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The purpose of the Programme in Geomatics is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in the broad field of Geomatics. This includes Surveying Photogrammetry, engineering Surveying, Remote Sensing, Land Tenure, Geodesy, and Spatial Information. The programme in Geomatics should provide South Africa with spatial information specialists with a broad understanding of data collection, data processing, data management, and communication of spatial data. Graduates should be equipped for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity, and rewarding contributions to society.

The second purpose of the qualification is to provide South Africa with persons registerable, after a period of professional training and examinations, with Professional training and examinations, with the Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) as Professional Surveyors in any of the following categories: Land, Topographic, Engineering, Photogrammetry, as well as in the category still to be introduced in Spatial Information. To this end, the Programme in Geomatics is recognised by the Education Advisory Committee of PLATO.

The following additional outcomes of the programme provide individuals with many necessary, but non-core, competencies, who are able to contribute to the pool of technologically educated graduates in South Africa and the SADC region:

Computer literacy, numeracy, fundamental scientific knowledge, and critical enquiry are the main outcomes of the courses in physics, mathematics, statistics and computer science in the early years of the programme. Problem solving skills, independent learning, tolerance of diversity, and group work skills are taught through a problem-based learning approach throughout the programme in tutorials, practical assignments, and in vacation camps. A final year thesis project builds on the skills of hypothesis formulation, data collection, data analysis, and formulation of scientific report writing. Oral presentation skills are taught via a course in professional communications and these are further honed in presentations in the third year of study, as well as in the presentation of the final year research project for internal and external examination in the final year.

Professionalism and professional ethics are outcomes taught through various professional courses in the Programme. Management principles and responsibilities are taught in a management course in the final year. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
A good understanding of Mathematics, physics and chemistry, at a level equivalent to C symbols in Senior Certificate Higher Grade Mathematics and Physical Science.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (e.g. Work or field experience (if applicable)
Relevant prior learning at other universities or technikons.

The University is prepared to test candidates wishing to enter through non-traditional means, to establish whether, in the opinion of Senate, the person is prepared for degree studies in which case an application will be made for conditional exemption. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
Critical cross-field outcomes (generic to all teaching and learning)

(a) The graduate is aware of the reason for, and is equipped with independent learning skills to enable the maintenance of high level of competence.

The graduate is competent to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with Geomatics audiences and the community at large.

The graduate is critically aware of the impact of Geomatics activity on society and the environment, and to exercise the appropriate judgement in Geomatics activities in relation to the impact on society, and the personal, social and cultural values and requirements of those affected by the activity.

The graduate is competent to work effectively and professionally as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary environments showing leadership and performing critical functions.

The graduate is critically aware of the need to act professionally and ethically, to take responsibility and to exercise judgement commensurate with knowledge and experience.


(b) General Outcomes (Contextually demonstrated general knowledge, skills and values of the programme)

The graduate has the knowledge to manage a business effectively, apply modern theory of management; mange responsibly and with sensitivity to the environmental and social impacts of decisions.

The graduate is competent to apply knowledge of mathematics, basic science, spatial science, physical laws and statistical analysis from first principles to solve Geomatics problems.

The graduate is competent to undertake investigations, experiments and data analysis.


(c) Specific Outcomes, including professional outcomes, contextually demonstrated)

The graduate has knowledge of applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation relating to the profession.

The graduate is competent to identify and assess diverse Geomatics problems; design methods of collection, processing, management, and communication of spatial data solve such problems creatively and innovatively.

The graduate is competent to use appropriate Geomatics methods, skills and tools, which include the use of computer packages for computation, functional modelling, simulation, and information handling.

The graduation is competent to write computer software for computation, functional modelling and information handling as required for the solution of Geomatics problems using recognised programme design and documentation.

The graduate is competent to acquire and evaluate the requisite information, data and resources relevant to a Geomatics problem.

The graduate is competent to identify, analyse, interpret, and apply all laws that have a bearing on a Geomatics problem and its solution. 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
(a) Can the student perform literature searches informal libraries and using current information technology in order to facilitate on-going learning: is the student able to provide a plan for his/her ongoing learning and satisfactory motivate the reason for such a plan?

Can the student produce written thesis and deliver an oral presentation that appropriately describes a problem in Geomatics, methodology to solve the problem, and solutions to the problem?

Does the student provide solutions that benefit society in such a way that improves the quality of life of those affected? Are the solutions economically viable and do they take cognisance of the protection of the environment?

Can the student produce output that demonstrates clearly own contribution and the benefits of interaction with others in solving complex problems? Is the student able to listen to arguments, and formulate and motivate counter arguments?

Does the student understand the need to exercise ethics in the workplace and to have an appreciation of law?

(b) Can a student write an essay on modern management theory, comment on this in the context of the evolution of such theories, and demonstrate management skills in group work scenarios.

Can the student provide quantitative solutions to a variety of complex Geomatics problems?

Can the student translate a Geomatics problem into a well-planned experiment that is devised to provide quantitative and qualitative data that can be analysed to provide a solution?

(c) The student should have an understanding of Act 40/1984 (The Professional and Technical Surveyors Act), Act 8/97 (The Survey Act) as well as codes of practice.
  • Can the student successfully interpret the need of the end-user, assess the scope of the problem and the accuracies required, design a method(s) of data collection and processing, and produce the results to the required accuracy, and in a format most useful to the client?
  • Can the student adequately perform logistical planning and time management, as well as assess the economic viability of the proposed methods taking into account labour issues and any other input which might affect the design outcome?
  • Can the student assess the design in terms of social, legal, health, safety, and environmental impacts and benefits?

    Does the student have a good working knowledge of Geomatics methods, calculation techniques and equipment, as well as a high level computer literacy?

    Does the student have a good working knowledge of a computer programming language, including recognised programming structure and formal documentation?

    Is the student able to determine the data, information, and equipment required for a particular Geomatics project and is he/she able to source such data, information, and equipment from relevant suppliers?

    Is the student able to identify all legislation, local, provincial or national, which relates to a particular Geomatics problem? Is the student able to assess the impact of such legislation on the project and design and execute the project in accordance with such legislation?

    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT
    To ensure that the exit levels of the outcomes have been attained, qualifiers are tested by a comprehensive individual Research Project of about 360 hours. The project is designed to allow the candidate to integrate the competencies gained through the programme in the investigation of a practical, open-ended problem in Geomatics. The assessment of the project is conducted by the internal and external examiners, as well as by panel of academic staff members who are present at the technical seminar presented by the student.

    The laboratory and fieldwork components of the project test the graduate in the skills of data collection, logistical management, and time-management. Group work skills and management skills may also be tested, depending on the nature of the work conducted.

    Processing and analysing the data demonstrates: computer literacy, numeracy, fundamental scientific knowledge; and competency in: problem solving, critical enquiry, independent learning, and formulation of scientific conclusions.

    The preparation of the report demonstrates competency in scientific report writing, as well as demonstrating general professional communication skills in the writing mode.

    The research project demonstrates the skills of oral presentation through seminars to staff and other students, and in the oral presentation for internal and external examination.

    Other forms of assessment: class tests, examinations, practicals, tutorials and projects. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Titles of related qualification(s)
    National Diploma in Surveying
    Bachelor of Technology in Surveying
    Bachelor of Science
    Bachelor of Science in Engineering
    Master of City Planning and Urban Design
    Master of City and Regional Planning

    This qualification serves as an entry point to the related qualification(s):
    (i) MSc
    (ii) MSc (eng)
    (iii) MCPUD (City Planning and Urban Design)
    (iv) MCRP (City and Regional Planning)
    (v) M.Eng.Man (Engineering Management)
    (vi) MSc (Project Management)
    (vii) MSc (Property Studies)

    This qualification provides credits for the related qualification(s):
    BSc (Eng)
    BSc

    Technikon diploma and degree qualifiers may, by arrangement, be awarded credits towards the BSc (Surv) degree. Cases are assessed individually. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The University of Cape Town has a system of external peer review and evaluation of each course. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The academic staff of the University of Cape Town will be used in a manner which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the University. 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015. 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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    1. University of Cape Town 


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