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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Architecture: Advanced

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
14416	Bachelor of Architecture: Advanced
ORIGINATOR
University of Natal
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
Was CHE until Last Date for Achievement			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Honours Degree	Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Civil Engineering Construction
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	256	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 2663/05	2006-07-01	2009-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-06-30		2015-06-30

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 is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
72831	Bachelor of Architecture: Advanced	Level 7	NQF Level 08	256	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To provide an initial education in the field of Architecture which will allow the learner to proceed to the professional qualifications in Architecture or to post-graduate study in allied fields.
It will also provide sufficient "stand alone" expertise for a graduate to gain employment in the building industry.
To prepare suitably qualified graduates for the profession of architecture and registration as architects after serving the required period as architects-in-training.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Students are eligible for selection with University Entrance (Senior Certificate & Matric Exemption):
plus portfolio submission;
plus completion of standard questionnaire;
with possible interview by selection committee

Bachelor of Architectural Studies or equivalent.
B.Tech or equivalent.
Both subject to practical experience requirements - minimum of one year - and 60% average in the majors of the privious

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EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On attaining the BAS qualification, learners will be able to:

a) To understand architectural design as a problem solving process sufficiently and to be able to competently design and detail a broad range of building types.
b) To be able to work in the building design team and make a significant contribution to the successful realisation of its work.
c) Possess writing and verbal skills of a standard high enough to coherently present their designs to both fellow professionals and lay persons.
d) Possess computer skills of sufficient depth to be able to effectively communicate, develop and document their designs.
e) Understand in some depth, architecture's place and role in developing society.
f) Be able to research relevant information and apply the results competently especially in the design of buildings.
g) Be able to manage his/her continuing development and critically reflect on this process.

On attaining the BArch qualification, learners will be able to:
a) Demonstrate competence in

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

On completion of the BAS programme, learners will be able to do the following:

a) Understand architectural design as a problem solving process.
b) Work in a building design team.
c) Present their ideas coherently both verbally and in written form.
d) Be able to effectively communicate their ideas via computer skills.
e) Understand architecture's place in a developing society.
f) Research information and apply the results competently.
g) Manage his/her continuing development.

On completion of the BArch programme, learners will be able to do the following:

a) Be competent in the integrated design of complex buildings.
b) Understand the controlling influence of a range of issues on design.
c) Communicate with confidence to professionals and others.
d) Be aware of the law as it applies to the building industry.
e) Have an extended knowledge of the cultural framework and design.
f) Be able to develop independently further skills and knowledge.

Integrated Assessment:

The core module - architecture design and technology - functions as the assessment integrator within each semester of study as tasks are routinely set which require drawing from the other modules. Individual cumulative portfolios of design work are used to assess the success of this method.
Secondly, two comprehensive reviews are held at the end of Semesters Three and Six (see Section 12) where ALL the individual student's work from the previous semesters are reviewed against a published set of criteria drawn from all the modules.

In the first two semesters of study, the core module - Architectural Design and Urbanism - functions as the assessment integrator within the semester of study as tasks are routinely set which require drawing from the other modules. Individual cumulative portfolios of design work are used to assess the success of this method.
Secondly, the two final semesters have in both the Simulated Office Project and the Design Dissertation, two "capstone" modules designed to integrate knowledge and skills gained elsewhere.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

At present, learners can only exit at graduation but the possibility exists to exit with a certifacate at the end of Semester Three.
Graduates can transfer to the one-year BTech programme in Architecture at the Technikons. Learners witin the programme can transfer to B.A.S. programme at other S.A. Universities.
There is limited portability and flexibility. Learners could transfer in or out to a similar programme however there are no entrance or exit points.
Modules from Construction Management and Quantity Surveying are cross-listed.
The nature of the programme does not lend itself to accelerated progress.

MODERATION OPTIONS

All design portfolios are given a summative assessment by an internal panel chaired by the Unit Manager (Co-Ordinator). All borderline work is subject to review by external examiners. All students have the right to an interview with the external examiners. All other work follows a similar process. Finally, all sets of marks are reviewed at a staff meeting chaired by the Programme Director before being submitted to the Board of Examiners. The qualification is subject to accreditation procedures from a visiting board of The S.A. Council of Architects, the Royal Institute of British Architects and the Commonwealth Association of Architects. At the end of the first two semesters, all design portfolios are given a summative assessment by an internal panel chaired by the Unit Manager (Co-Ordinator). All other work is subject to review by external examiners. The Simulated Office Project and the Design Dissertation is subject to oral examination and summative assessment by a panel of internal and external examiners. Finally, all sets of marks are reviewed at a staff meeting chaired by the Programme Director. The qualification subject to professional accreditation by The S.A. Council for Architects, the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Commonwealth Association of Architects.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Until the HEQC establishes a registration system for assessors in the HET Band, the University of Natal assumes that, on the basis of its rigorous selection criteria for the appointment of academic staff (who also have opportunities for staff development in assessment), staff are competent to assess students on the modules they teach. This assessment is quality assured via a university system of internal moderation and external examination. External examiners are appointed for their teaching and disciplinary expertise and subject to the approval of Faculty Boards. The University of Natal ruling is that 66% of all assessments at exit level, i.e. leading to a qualification are externally examined.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006.

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.

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