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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor of Housing

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
110266	Bachelor of Housing
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National First Degree(Min 480)	Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Building Construction
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
Reregistered		EXCO 0821/24	2021-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2034-06-30

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

Purpose:
The intended purpose of the qualification is to give learners an introduction to the general formative knowledge in the field of housing thereby equipping them with general skills to address housing and the related challenges.

Rationale:
The qualification aims to increase the number of practitioners in the Housing field.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution accepts the principle underlying outcomes-based, source-based and life-long learning, in which considerations of articulation and mobility play a significant role, and subscribes to the view that Recognition of Prior Learning, whether acquired by formal education curricula at this or another institution or informally (by experience) is an indispensable element in deciding on admission to and awarding credits in an explicitly selected teaching-learning qualification of the institution. An applicant who falls outside of the formal qualifications system, but who can demonstrate (through the production of substantial and satisfactory evidence) experiential or work-based learning or a non-formal qualification (or a combination), may be considered for admission and/or for the Recognition of Prior Learning for the achievement of the qualification in part or in full. An applicant who after such assessment, is deemed to have sufficient potential, but is in need of further academic development, must be directed to other suitable learning qualifications prior to admission or to parallel qualifications after admission.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is the:

National Senior Certificate, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 4.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

This qualification consists of the following compulsory module at National Qualifications Framework Level 7 totalling 384 Credits.

Compulsory Modules, Level 7, 384 Credits:

Housing Technology 1A, 16 Credits.

Institutions in Community Development, 16 Credits.

Intro to Economic Concepts, 16 Credits.

Management 120, 16 Credits.

Housing Technology 1B, 16 Credits.

Housing Theory and Practice 1B, 16 Credits.

Housing Theory and Practice 1A, 16 Credits.

Introduction to Community Development Theory, 16 Credits.

Development Theories, 16 Credits.

Programme/Project Planning, 16 Credits.

Housing Technology 2A, 16 Credits.

Housing Technology 2B, 16 Credits.

Human Habitat, 16 Credits.

Housing Theory and Practice 2B, 16 Credits.

Construction Economics, 16 Credits.

Housing Theory and Practice 2A, 16 Credits.

Sustainable Human Settlements, 16 Credits.

Project Management for Housing, 16 Credits.

Research Techniques in Housing, 16 Credits.

Housing Implementation and Management, 32 Credits.

Housing Theory and Policy, 32 Credits.

Estate Development and Management, 16 Credits.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Be conversant with the role of housing in influencing the economic, social, political, technical, cultural and institutional landscape of a country.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of the role of housing in influencing the economic, social, political, technical, cultural and institutional landscape of a country.

Analyse and interpret housing policy, and have the basic knowledge of how to conduct a research.

Apply the principles, concepts and hard skills of site analysis and subdivision.

Demonstrate knowledge of housing project management and implementations processes, demonstrate competence to monitor progress in Housing development process.

Integrated Assessment:
The continuous assessment is used to ensure integrated learning. Tutorial classes are also used for integrated assessment. The continuous assessment system allows for learners to get regular feedback on their assignments thereby ensuring continuous learning and improved quality of work over time. The qualification has a 'Duly Performed' (DP) requirement, which all learners are expected to meet before they can be allowed to take part in the summative portfolio or exams. Learners prepare a site visit report on a housing development project thereby demonstrating knowledge of the Housing project management process; present a Housing project management portfolio and implementation plan explaining the role of Housing in influencing the economic, social, political, technical, cultural and institutional landscapes of the country through seminars and essays; analyse and interpret Housing policies; carry out independent research on issues relevant to housing as a sector and discipline; prepare a short dissertation; and apply the principles, concepts and hard skills of site analysis and residential layout subdivision.

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:
Vertical Articulation:

Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Development in Construction Management, Level 8.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Studies, Level 8.

Horizontal Articulation:

Advanced Diploma in Landscape Construction Management, Level 7.

Bachelor of Land and Property Development Management, Level 7.

Bachelor of Science in Property Development, Level 7.

MODERATION OPTIONS

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CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

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NOTES

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LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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