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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Science: Quantity Surveying Studies

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
58000	Bachelor of Science: Quantity Surveying Studies
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		Physical Planning, Design and Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	384	Level 6	Level N/A: Pre-2009 was L6	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2024-12-31

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This is a proposal for changes to the degree of Bachelor of Science (Quantity Surveying) which is currently a four-year degree. It is proposed that it be replaced by a three-year degree plus a one-year Honours, in line with similar changes at other universities.

This three-year Bachelor's qualification forms part of the Quantity Surveying Studies Programme. It constitutes a three year long programme of study qualifying learners to enter the Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Quantity Surveying) degree or to exit the programme and enter other programmes.

To provide learners with the knowledge, values and skill to study further in quantity surveying, property development or other related disciplines. Qualified learners will have acquired the knowledge and skill to implement an understanding of quantity surveying.

To produce a graduate who:

Is capable of logical thought, analysis and synthesis applied to quantity surveying, property and construction problems.

Brings basic techniques to bear on quantity surveying, property and construction related problems from economics, business management, health and safety, and environmental protection perspectives.

Costs, plans and manages projects as well as providing design assistance.

Is capable of communication effectively and acting professionally and ethically.

Meets the academic requirements for registration with the Council of South African Quantity Surveyors.

South Africa is presently in a state of inadequate physical and economic development. Further development is essential if South Africa is to meet the aspirations of society. Such development is dependent on the provision of the appropriate forms of infrastructure, facilities and processes. Provision of these is dependent on the availability of graduates in the various quantity surveying, property and construction related fields.

Career opportunities are available in quantity surveying and several property and construction related fields. In the private sector, graduates find employment as consultants, contractors or developers. In the government sector graduates are to be found in various Departments from National to Local level.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Matriculation Exemption with minimum of 19 points including passes at D (HG) or B (SG) in Mathematics and Science or Geography.

Applicants with lower symbols but with other tertiary technical qualifications may be admitted on an individual basis.

In addition, applicants may be ranked academically when places in a programme are limiting.

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, 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. Students 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 by including preliminary programmes prior to admission to the degree or parallel programme after admission.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

Minimum credits required at specific levels or maximum credits when these exceed the minima specified

Fundamental, Level 6: 134 credits.

Core, Level 6: 192 credits.

Elective, Level 6: 58 credits.

Total: 384 credits, (Level 6).

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

Specific Outcomes and Critical Cross-field Outcomes are incorporated in the Exit Level Outcomes below:

Upon completion of the BSc Quantity Surveying Studies programme, the graduate is competent to:

a. Identify, assess and solve open-ended quantity surveying/construction related problems creatively and innovatively within limits of own knowledge.
b. Perform basic construction trade skills.
c. Use computer packages for quantity surveying and construction related information processing.
d. Manage and prepare tender and contractual documents relating to construction projects.
e. Estimate cost and undertake financial management of construction projects.
f. Manage the costs of the construction of buildings and related infrastructure.
g. Manage the human resources within quantity surveying organisations.
h. Understand and evaluate economic issues concerning the property/construction sector at both a micro and macro level.
i. Understand the time value of money and apply discounted cash flow techniques for evaluating alternatives property investments.
j. Communicate with clients and construction professional concerning spatial concepts, financial issues and construction assembly problems.
k. Communicate effectively in writing and orally with superiors, peers and subordinates.
l. Recognise the impact of construction activities on society and the environment.
m. Function successfully in a multi-disciplinary team.
n. Analyse and interpret data and derive information therefrom.
o. Appreciate the value of and be able to work effectively and efficiently.
p. Engage in lifelong leaning and recognise this as an important professional value.
q. Recognise the need to act professionally and ethically within an area of competence.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Statement of assessment criteria for exit-point qualification on the programme

1. Clear and logical problem solving skills - assessed by examinations. (a,b)
2. An ability to analyse both qualitatively and quantitatively - assessed by examination and class work. (tutorials and practical reports) (a,k,,m,n,u)
3. An ability to produce cost effective design solutions in the fields of property and construction - assessed by examination and individual open ended projects.
(c,d,e,f,h,i,j)
4. An ability to work independently or in a team - assessed by practical work. (g,k,m)
5. An ability to extend the knowledge gained through instruction by independent study, thought, research, analysis and design - assessed through open ended projects with oral interrogation and written research reports. (a,n,k,o,p)
6. Outcomes l, and q are covered in specific modules which are assessed by examination.
7. An overall mark of 50% for each module is required to obtain credit.

Integrated Assessment

Learners are assessed through written assignments, oral and graphic presentations, and written examinations.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

N/A

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

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 another university 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.

Articulation on entry

Matriculation with full exemption.

Articulation during the qualification

Students that have completed the first year of study for a BCom degree or the proposed BSc Construction.

Management Studies degree may transfer to the programme with credits being transferred at discretion of the Head of the School and Dean.

Transfer to other tertiary institutions is possible with credits being transferred at discretion of the admitting institutions.

Articulation on completion

Proposed Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Quantity Surveying).

MODERATION OPTIONS

Internal University measures 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 South African Council of Quantity Surveyors and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors perform moderating functions and/or whether an academic entity has a professional orientation or not. In addition the programme has an advisory committee with external representation of the quantity surveying profession. The university's activities in this regard are moderated by external review quinquenially. The moderating body for qualifications of the University is the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The staff of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, are registered assessors since the institution is accredited as a public higher education provider. Further, internal university measures govern how and by whom assessment may be performed.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.

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 Witwatersrand