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

Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
15887  Bachelor of Town and Regional Planning 
ORIGINATOR
University of Pretoria 
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  Physical Planning, Design and Management 
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 1141/23  2021-07-01  2024-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2025-06-30   2030-06-30  

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 
The purpose of this professional qualification is to provide qualified learners with the competencies to design, manage and implement innovative and integrated interventions in urban and regional spaces to ensure the equitable and sustainable development of people and places. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture, NQF Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    On completion of the qualification learners should be able to demonstrate:
    1. An understanding of and ability to apply and critically evaluate planning and development theories, processes and underlying philosophies.
    2. An understanding of and ability to apply the theories, philosophies and process related to:
  • Settlement and layout planning and design;
  • Settlement and land-use management;
  • Integrated development and strategic/forward planning, in order to design, manage and implement integrated and innovative interventions in urban and regional spaces so as to ensure the equitable and sustainable development of people and places.
    3. An understanding of and ability to apply and critically evaluate current planning policies and frameworks, mechanisms, administrative structures and legislation in South Africa and comparative international cases, as well as an ability to develop new policies and frameworks.
    4. An understanding of and ability to apply and critically evaluate current policy concerns and outcomes and their impact on development, as well as to identify critical policy related issues.
    5. Knowledge and an understanding of, as well as an ability to critically evaluate past planning practices and theories, as well as past planning frameworks and policy concerns.
    6. An understanding of and ability to solve problems related to human settlements and processes active in such settlements, as well as the intersectoral relationships between e.g. economic, social, political, physical, technological and natural processes affecting human settlements and the planning and development of these settlements.
    7. An understanding of and ability to analyse and critically evaluate urban, rural and regional development processes, as well as an ability to innovatively intervene in these processes.
    8. An understanding of the diverse social context in which development takes place and an ability to analyse and take into account various social issues, interests and methodologies for participation in planning processes and development.
    9. An understanding of and ability to conceptualise areas spatially, as well as an understanding of urban and rural settlement patterns, land uses, municipal services and movement patterns.
    10. A concern with enhancing equity and the life chances and opportunities of all persons.
    11. Concern with ensuring sustainable development.
    12. An ability to undertake and assess a variety of methods of data collection, analysis and survey.
    13. An ability to communicate effectively on a professional level by written, oral and graphic means.
    14. An ability to work both individually and as a member of a group.
    15. An ability to make use of information technology in the various phases of planning processes.
    16. An ability to design, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate development processes, strategies and projects.
    17. An ability to design a research strategy and undertake research of a limited extent.
    18. A concern with professional conduct, ethics in planning.
    19. An understanding of the planning profession and planning practice. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Illustrate the exit level outcomes as stated.

    Integrated Assessment:
  • Simulations;
  • Written examinations;
  • Oral examinations.

    Other:
    Yes. Assessment in the qualification is based on problem solving. Many of the courses include assessment through assignments, essays, papers and reports in which learners are required to apply their knowledge to and illustrate their understanding of, particular planning problems or questions related to urban and regional planning and development. The qualification also includes assessment through a research dissertation, which aims at assessing learners' ability to structure, conceptualise and conduct a research process and report the findings of their research. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Architectural Studies, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Honours, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Town and Regional Planning, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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: 
    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 Pretoria 


    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.