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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Masters: Construction Management (Built Environment)

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
48698	Masters: Construction Management (Built Environment)
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Master's Degree	Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Physical Planning, Design and Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 09	Regular-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 091/21	2021-07-01	2023-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

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 principal purposes of the Qualification are:

(i) To provide basic training in research methods and procedures appropriate to construction
management;
(ii) To facilitate advanced, prescribed study as appropriate;
(iii) To produce qualified persons

Whose work will be to the advantage of the national economy

With the capacity to work in teams appointed to conduct research in the discipline of construction management.

For employment in fields of economic activity

With the capacity to work at an advanced level in the discipline of construction management; and
(iv) To provide appropriately qualified persons with opportunities for career-path advancement /articulation routes leading to admission to PhD qualifications.

This Qualification will enhance the body of knowledge pertaining to construction management in South Africa through the pursuance of research-based enquiry and dissemination of information via dynamic post-graduate courses

The relation between this Qualification and the principles of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) is indicated in the following table:

NQF PRINCIPLE MASTERS DEGREE IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Recognition of Prior learning

Allows for Recognition of Prior Learning, especially as a means of career advancement

Articulation/Progression

Forms part of a Learning Pathway of whole qualifications for Construction Management,

Life-Long learning

The purpose of this Qualification is to produce learners who are prepared for and understand the principles of:

Life-long learning

Critical citizenship

Lateral, critical and creative thinking

A wide range of issues which are crucial to the welfare of the society

Rationale for the qualification:

This Qualification is achieved within in the discipline of construction management and may be obtained by completing

A research thesis
or

Advanced study of prescribed coursework and a research dissertation

The Qualification is research-based and includes such advanced study as may be specified, under the guidance of a supervisor or supervisors appointed for that purpose.

The Masters Degree in Construction Management and related fields in the built environment is for persons who:

Meet the admittance requirements;

Satisfy the requirements for the award of the qualification; and

Desire to undertake research and specified study at an advanced level.

This Qualification is intended to assist all relevant stakeholders and role-players, such as potential employers operating in the built environment or other fields related to physical planning and construction, curriculum developers and providers of learning programmes, all education and training bodies and relevant moderators as well as learners and their parents, to understand the criteria determining the level and the outcomes associated with the Masters Degree in Construction Management and related fields in the built environment.

The Masters Degree in Construction Management and related fields in the built environment can serve as the prerequisite Qualification needed for entry to the Doctorate Qualification in the context of the built environment.

This Qualification will enhance the body of knowledge pertaining to construction management and related fields in South Africa.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A Qualification at Honours level, or equivalent

Prior experience in research

Competence in analytical thought at a level appropriate to the carrying out of independent research and advanced study

Good communication skills

Recognition of prior learning (RPL):

Persons desiring entrance to the programme leading to this Qualification are

Advised, assisted and supported (portfolio compilation, orientation to required levels of competence, substantiation of their claims regarding prior skills / experience, planning of progression)

Evaluated and assessed in accordance with their claims regarding prior skills and experience gained (portfolio review, implementation of assessment / evaluation methods, recommendations arising from the assessment / evaluation processes)

Provided with quality management / assurance objectives to support the achievement of competence leading to the award of the Qualification (assessment of competence in respect of required outcomes, auditing, approval, recommendation, reporting).

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Rules of combination

Level, Credits and Learning Components assigned to the Qualification:

There will be a minimum of 120 credits awarded for the Qualification. Three options exist for the awarding of credits:

1. Degrees by dissertation only: 120 credits for the successful completion of a research thesis
2. Part coursework - part dissertation Degrees: 60 credits for the successful completion of advanced study of prescribed coursework and 60 credits for the successful completion of a research dissertation
3. Part coursework - part dissertation Degrees: 90 credits for the successful completion of advanced study of prescribed coursework and the balance (30 credits) for the successful completion of a research dissertation

The apportioning of credits should reflect the purpose (area of specialisation) of the Qualification and the emphasis, which is placed on independent research.
Since this is a post-graduate Qualification in a specialised area, all the credits are allocated to elective learning, with fundamental and core learning being assumed.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

On completion of this Qualification learners will be capable to:

Demonstrate acquired skills following exposure to basic epistemological issues and research methods

Demonstrate familiarity with the relevant literature
Demonstrate competence in

Writing a research proposal

Using literature to identify theoretical issues pertaining to the proposal

Structuring precise research questions

Developing appropriate methods to address questions arising from the research in progress within the Built Environment

Executing research in the Built Environment

Analysing the results

Writing up the findings and results emanating from the research in the Built Environment

Undertaking study within the Built Environment at an advanced level

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Qualifying learners will be required to demonstrate their competence in:

Basic principles of epistemology and methodology in drafting a dissertation within the Built Environment are displayed

A research proposal is written in accordance with the construction industry norms

Critical literature review is conducted in accordance with the construction industry norms

Pprecise research questions are structured in accordance with the construction industry norms

Appropriate research methods are selected or devised in accordance with the construction industry norms

Execute research

Results emanating from the research are critically analysed in accordance with the construction industry norms

Research report is written in accordance with the construction industry norms

Study is undertaken at an advanced level in accordance with the construction industry research writing standards

Integrated assessment:

In the case of part coursework - part dissertation programmes, where the outcome of the coursework demonstrates sufficient theoretical understanding of the principles which are prerequisite to undertaking research, both summative and formative evaluation methods are used for the coursework (examinations and projects). Evaluation of the dissertation is formative in character and synoptically assesses all outcomes

In the case of a Qualification awarded on the basis of a dissertation only, evaluation of the dissertation is formative in character and synoptically assesses all outcomes

In each case, examiners submit formal reports on the dissertation, which are made available to the candidate

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

An accepted Masters dissertation and associated specified study is expected to be of a standard and rigour comparable with international benchmarks. The required quality standards are assured by the design of external examination systems associated with Masters programmes. This section has to clearly show us which qualifications were looked at and how they compare in terms of complexity, content and duration.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Masters Qualifications provide articulation routes leading to admission to Ph D studies.

Learners will also have career path articulation options with Masters Degrees in fields such as Project Management, Quantity Surveying, etc.

MODERATION OPTIONS

Masters dissertations are examined by at least two examiners external to the university concerned. External examiners and supervisors of Masters research should, ideally, themselves be in possession of a Masters degree
In the case of part coursework - part dissertation programmes, the coursework component (examinations and projects) is subject to both internal and external examination

Accreditation options:

Accreditation options include:

Accreditation of qualifications by statutory Councils (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions, in terms of the Project and Construction Management Professions Act No 48 of 2000) and international institutions (e.g. Chartered Institute of Building International and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, both domiciled England). The actual accreditation process will vary depending upon the specific requirements of the accrediting body. Typically it will involve the submission of external examiners reports, interim accreditation visits by appointed external moderators, and a main accreditation visit every five years.

Assessment of competence by external, statutory Councils (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions, in terms of the Project and Construction Management Professions Act No 48 of 2000)

Assessment of competence by international institutions (e.g. Chartered Institute of Building International and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, both domiciled England)

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Examiners / assessors are appointed in a manner which is consistent with the quality assurance system of the institution

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

NOTES

In the case of degrees by dissertation only, the thesis submitted shall constitute a rigorous research endeavour in the discipline of construction management. An original contribution to knowledge is not a requirement of a programme leading to a Masters Qualification. No work will be accepted which has been accepted by another academic institution for the purpose of obtaining a Qualification. The examination consists primarily of an assessment of the written dissertation, but may be supplemented by a written or oral examination on the subject of the work presented

In the case of part coursework - part dissertation programmes, a dissertation must be completed on the subject of the research project indicating an advanced study of applications, methods or theories, in some branch of the built environment AND specified prescribed courses at an advanced level

Supplementary information:
A dissertation may not be submitted more than twice for examination

Specified requirements

Specified requirements include legal and legislative specific requirements and are contained in one or more of the following documents:

Legal

Act 1: South African Qualifications Authority Act 1995 (No 58 of 1995)
Act 2: The Skills Development Act 1998 (No 97 of 1998)

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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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