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

Bachelor of Science: Construction Management 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
13856  Bachelor of Science: Construction Management 
ORIGINATOR
University of Witwatersrand 
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  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Building Construction 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  480  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 0695/12  2012-07-01  2014-12-31 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2015-12-31   2020-12-31  

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 is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
96532  Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Design Management  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualification provides learners with the competence to work at the level of a construction manager-in-training in a construction company, or to work in a project management practice, or study further for full registration as a construction manager. The purpose of the qualification is also to enhance the career of the graduate who may opt to study in the related fields of project management, construction management and property development. It adds value to the graduate by providing him or her with economic opportunities and a choice of career paths, any one of which can result in professional status and recognition in the community.

Further, the purpose of the qualification is to produce graduates who can contribute to the economy of South Africa by producing employable construction managers-in-training who are responsible and competent and able to act with initiative towards the development of a sustainable and productive built environment. Qualified learners will have acquired the knowledge and skills to implement an understanding of the management process of construction, the control of resources and financial control in the construction industry and will have an understanding and knowledge of development in the wider social context. The programme introduces an understanding of the management, technical, financial, economic, environmental and legal frameworks within which construction managers operate which leads to an appropriate control of development in the built environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners should be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University a level of numeracy and a proficiency in English.

Formally Accredited Learning and Other Qualities
The typical applicant has a qualification equivalent to a matriculation with full exemption, or other University-approved qualification, with English and mathematics at a particular level of competence - consult the application information for the year of study for which application is being made.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who fall outside of the normal admissions process who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University that they have a qualification or experiential- or work based learning which has taken the learner to an equivalent level of a qualification specified above (under Formally Accredited Learning), may be considered for admission and/or for the recognition of prior accredited and/or prior experiential learning. Applicants who, after such assessment, are deemed to have sufficient potential but are in need of further academic development, may be required to broaden their curriculum to include preliminary programmes prior to admission or parallel programmes after admission. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES (ELO)

1 Application of knowledge

The qualifying learner is competent to apply knowledge of
A. mathematics, engineering sciences, materials sciences and construction technology to solve problems of construction.
B. management techniques.
C. contract law and labour law
D. economics, financial principles and accounting

2 Construction management and execution

The qualifying learner is competent to perform creative, procedural and non-procedural assessments of the components, systems, programmes and processes involved in construction projects and their management.

3 Investigations, experiments and data analysis

The qualifying learner is competent in research

4 Management methods, skills, tools and information technology

The qualifying learner is competent to use appropriate management methods, skills, tools and information technology.

5 Professional and general communication

The qualifying learner is competent to communicate effectively.

6 Impact of construction activities on society and the environment

The qualifying learner is critically aware of the impact of construction activities on society and the environment.

7 Team and multi-disciplinary working

The qualifying learner is competent to work individually and/or in teams whether such a team is multi- disciplinary or not.

8 Life-long learning

The qualifying learner understanding the value of life-long learning.

CCFO:

a) Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. -See ELO 1, 2 and 3

b) Working with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community. -See ELO 1 and 7.

c) Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. - See ELO 1, 4 and 7.

d) Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information. -See ELO 1 and 3.

e) Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. ELO 1, 5.

f) Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. - ELO 1, 6.

g) Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. -See ELO 1, 4

h) Contributing to the full personal development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

i. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively; -See ELO 1, 8
ii. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities; -See ELO 1, 6; note also that learners act in accordance with the code of conduct of the university and, where relevant, that of the professional discipline being studied.
iii. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts; ELO 1, 6.
iv. Exploring education and career opportunities. -See ELO 1, 4.
v. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. -See ELO 1, 4 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. Application of knowledge

A. The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to
  • apply engineering principles to construction of building and civil engineering structures, foundations, walls, roofs drainage and water supply and disposal, power supply and distribution, acoustic and thermal performance of structures
  • communicate concepts, ideas, theories through mathematical , statistical, verbal and written means to engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, property developers and clients
  • deal with uncertainty and risk through the use of probability and statistics
  • assess the implications for success of a project of the properties of construction materials and their manner of use.

    B. The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability apply knowledge of management techniques to
  • personnel management on the construction site and in the corporate office
  • deal with architects, contractors, engineers, quantity surveyors, property developers, clients, local and regional authorities
  • formation of work teams, conducting and participating in meetings, analysis of team performance and motivation
  • total quality management issues
  • professional ethics and social responsibility

    C. The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of contract law and labour law when
  • advising clients
  • managing the process
  • resolving conflict

    D. The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of economics, financial principles and accounting to
  • assessing the viability of, managing of investment in and development of construction projects
  • understanding the influence of macro and micro economic environments on the development of the uilt environment
  • managing the financial feasibility, development and control of construction projects.

    2. Construction management
    The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to
  • identify and formulate the construction programme to satisfy client needs, applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation
  • plan and manage the construction process from concept to completion, focus on important issues, recognise and deal with constraints
  • acquire and evaluate requisite knowledge, information and resources, apply correct principles, evaluate and use management tools
  • perform projections including analysis, quantitative modelling and optimisation with respect to the construction process
  • evaluate alternatives and preferred solutions, exercise judgement, test implement ability and perform techno-economic analyses
  • assess impacts and benefits of the construction environment in terms of social, legal, health, safety and environmental issues
  • communicate the construction logic and information

    3. Investigations, experiment and data analysis
    The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to
  • apply research methods
  • plan and conduct investigations and experiments using appropriate equipment and techniques
  • analyse, interpret and derive information from data

    4. Management methods, skills, tools and information technology
    The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to
  • use appropriate management methods, skills and tools and to assess the results they yield
  • bring basic techniques and knowledge to bear on construction practice from economics, business management and health, safety and environmental protection
  • use computer packages for computation, modelling, simulation and information handling, involving
  • assessment of the applicability and limitations of the package
  • proper application and operation of the package
  • critical testing and assessment of the end-results produced by the package
  • use of computer networks and information infrastructures for accessing, processing, managing and storing information to enhance personal productivity and teamwork
  • create computer applications as required by the discipline.

    5. Professional and general communication
    The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to
  • communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with professional and client audiences and the community at large using appropriate style, structure and graphical support
  • apply methods of providing information for use by the other involved in construction activities.

    6. Impact of construction activities on society and the environment
    The qualifying learner demonstrates awareness of
  • the impact of construction activities on society and the environment
  • the need to bring into construction planning considerations of
  • the impact of technology on society
  • the personal, social, cultural values and requirements of those affected by construction activity

    7. Team and multi-disciplinary working

    The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to work competently as an individual, in teams and in multi-disciplinary environments showing leadership and performing critical and decision-making functions

    8. Life-long learning.

    The qualifying learner understands the need to maintain continued competence and to keep abreast of current theories, policies, skills and technical requirements and is competent to exercise judgement commensurate with knowledge and experience.

    Integrated assessment

    At all levels the Construction Management programme integrates the aspects of the other subjects therefore assessment of this course provides the integrated assessment on a year-by-year basis. Learners also complete a research report in third year and a discourse in fourth year, plus a major project in production planning in fourth year. Finally, the discourse in fourth year and the quantity surveying major project provide an integrated assessment of the attainment of the qualification as a whole. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Except at entry level, this section specifies with which other qualifications of the University the qualification was designed to articulate, i.e. formal articulation; therefore the qualification can articulate informally with equivalent qualifications offered by the University, or with other qualifications offered nationally and internationally.

    Further, an applicant registered at the University or another higher education institution for a similar qualification and who has successfully and satisfactorily completed the first half or less of the qualification, may be able to complete the qualification at the University, and may be granted credit for similar courses already completed.

    Entry to the qualification
    The typical applicant has a qualification equivalent to a matriculation with full exemption, or other University-approved qualification, with English and mathematics at a particular level of competence.

    Articulation during the qualification
    No formal articulation, but credits may be carried to another Bachelor's degree if a learner moves.

    On completion of the qualification
    The qualification provides the basis for further study in Built Environment and related disciplines. It is the typical minimum entry requirement for a MSc (Building), HDipPD&M and GDE of this University, or equivalent at another institution. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Internal University requirements govern how and by whom moderation is performed. For example, external examiners are appointed on an annual basis. Such moderation seeks, inter alia, to ensure that, where appropriate, our graduates will be able to comply with professional and statutory requirements. Further, the professional body performs moderating functions and/or whether an academic entity has a professional orientation or not, the University ensures that its activities are moderated by internal and external review quinquennially. The moderating body for qualifications of the University is the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education, currently represented by the Interim Higher Education Quality Committee. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Internal University quality requirements govern how and by whom assessment may be performed to ensure that assessors have the competence required to assess a qualification of this nature. Once the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education is constituted and ready to pronounce on issues of quality, the University will respond to the HEQC guidance on the registration of assessors. In the interim, the academic staff of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, are regarded as registered assessors since SAQA has registered the institution as a public higher education provider. 

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

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.
     
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    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 Witwatersrand 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.