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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Project Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
65339	Bachelor of Technology: Project Management
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	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"		EXCO 0731/25	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2025-12-31

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

A qualified learner is able to initiate, plan, execute, control and terminate a poject within his/her area of expertise in any organisation. A typical role could be that of a Project Manager for an Information Technology Project or a Project Manager for a Business Optimisation Project.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF level 6 and Mathematics at NQF level 4.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

N

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1.Direct and facilitate project initiation. 2.Do detailed project planning. 3.Manage project execution 4.Manage project termination/closure 5.Indicate a sound understanding of the field of Project Management, its framework and terminology Specified outcomes: 1. Execute and document a feasibility study C = 5 Facilitate and compile a project charter C = 10 2. Identify resources and tasks for detailed project planning Facilitate and construction of the project work breakdown structure. C = 5 Schedule the project C = 5 Identify, define and cost project resources C = 10 Structure the project organisation and define responsibilities C = 5 Construct a risk management plan C = 5 Establish project quality assurance and control C = 5 Consolidate and compile the project budget. C = 5 Document and present the project plan for approval 3. Obtain and contract project resources C = 5 Communicate effectively with project members, users, management and stakeholders C = 5 Monitor and control project expenditure against budget and implement corrective actions C = 10 Measure and evaluate project team/member performance and implement corrective actions C = 5 Manage project changes and amend the project plan C = 5 Report and advise on project progress C = 5 Reduce project risks C = 2 Review project deliverables C = 3 Implement effective project administration C = 5 4. Resolve project resources C = 1 Archive project documentation C = 2 Enable project audits C = 2 Close project C = 1 5. Know the definitions, abbreviations, acronyms of terminology related to the field of project management C = 1 Explain and motivate why the different techniques are used within project management C = 1 Apply a systems and life cycle approach in project management Explain and apply the responsibilities of the various role players during the project life cycle Critical outcomes: Working effectively with team members, management, users and stakeholders. Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions have been made, using critical and creative thinking. Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information. Illustrate initiative, creative thinking and entrepreneurship Enhance computer literacy using at least a spreadsheet, word processor and graphical package Illustrate the ability to act as a leader within a team and group

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. All feasibility factors were evaluated. Recommendations were made for each factor Feasibility study was approved for project continuation The feasibility study was documented according to predefined standards. . The project goals and objectives were correctly identified and confirmed with the users and stakeholders. The project scope was defined and verified (inclusions, exclusions, interfaces and stakeholders) Global project risks were identified and quantified Project phases and time global scales were established Initial project resource needs and project budget were established Initial quality assurance and control measures were established Management guidelines were obtained and confirmed The project charter were documented according to predefined standards The project charter was presented and approval obtained 2. Skilled people were identified to form part of the detailed planning. A plan for planning were compiled including all planning tasks. A detailed WBS were complied down to work package level with reference to the project objectives, quality control, project control and administrative tasks. Work package descriptions were completed according to prescribed standards At least two different estimating techniques were used to estimate task duration for each task. Task were scheduled taking into account predecessors, successors and apply different type of scheduling. The PERT/CPM and Gantt charts were compiled correctly. Resources (labour, machines, equipment, material, infrastructure) were correctly identified for each task including common shared project resources. Resource profile requirements for the different types of resources were compiled Resource cost were correctly determined, taking into account various costing estimates and techniques Contractual, procedural and performance requirements were determined for each individual and groups of resources. The Project organisation was established Project reporting channels were established Responsibilities with appropriate delegation were established Project risk were identified Risk were analysed and a risk reduction plan for each task was determined Risks were consolidated into a project risk management plan. A management reserve (contingency budget) were established. Norms, standards and control measures for each task in the project (with reference to legislation, national/international standards and norms) were identified and specified. A project activity based budget was compiled (ABC). A budget according to the organisation Chart of Account was compiled (ABC). A budget according to the organisation Chart of Account was compiled (financial) Documented detailed project plan according to prescribed standards were provided The project plan was approved by the evaluation committee and approval obtained Effectively used at least one project management software documentation and scheduling tool (eg MS Project/PS7/SPJ etc.) 3. Correctly followed the procedure prescribed in obtaining resources (quotations, tenders, negotiation, etc). Demonstrated ability to advise on contractual issues related to the project A record of all legal and contractual documentation exists. Agenda and minutes for scheduled meetings with users, members and management were kept. Effectively illustrated the ability to handle conflict Demonstrated the ability to get individuals to work within a team Illustrated effective communication using written and verbal mediums Demonstrated the ability to update and correlate expenses against budget/project plan Demonstrated the ability to identify deviations and identify the causes and implement corrective action Demonstrated the ability to evaluate team member performance and identify shortcomings Demonstrated the ability to facilitate member corrective action and advise/implement corrective measures Illustrated the ability to take action against members in default Demonstrated the ability to implement a change control procedures within the project Demonstrated the ability to evaluate the impact of change Was able to re-plan the project Demonstrated the ability to maintain project actual (time/cost/performance) against project planned tasks Was able to compile project status reports according to predefined standards Illustrated the ability to identify risk before they occur Illustrated the ability to reduce and eliminate risk in advising and guiding project members Took part in project reviews Advised on review deviations taking into account concessions and deviations Ensured adherence to quality Stakeholders signed off ensured project deliverables Established and compiled project administrative (eg Personnel/Logistics/Financial) procedures Established document handling (filing/templates/standards etc) 4. Concluded and resolved project resources I an orderly manner Archived project documentation according to prescribed organisational and legislative requirements Assisted and advised on project audit activities Formally handed the project over to the users 5. Illustrated knowledge on project management definitions, abbreviations, acronyms and terminology Illustrated an understanding of techniques used Illustrated an understanding and explained different life cycles used in developing systems, products or any other project outcomes Illustrated a sound understanding of the role, function and responsibility of the programme manager, project manager, executive management, the project sponsor, team members, key users, suppliers, the community and other relevant stakeholders. Integrated assessment: Formative assessment: Assessment is conducted within a modular framework and is directed at evaluating the knowledge, skills and mental disposition as derived from the general job description of, and assumed to be required by a Project Manager. Assessment spans the following on an-going basis throughout the programme. Practical assignments based on given case data and scenarios will indicate the learners ability to apply the theory. Practical in-class theoretical testing, and demonstration of problem solving based on deliberate case data within predetermined time limits, will indicate the learners mastery of, and ability to integrate the knowledge and skills relative to a particular area of expertise. Summative assessment. Open ended written replies to deliberate questions will indicate the learners' grasp of the relevant theory. Case studies and practical work that integrate the assembled outcomes, supplement class instruction and promote internalisation of knowledge and skills on an individual basis.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Learners could migrate to M Tech: Management Practise, MBA and other NQF Level 8 programmes.

MODERATION OPTIONS

SERTEC and Professional Project Managers supervise moderation of learning programmes and outcomes.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The Technikon complies with SERTEC.

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.	Central University of Technology, Free State

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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.