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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Construction Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72121	Bachelor of Technology: Construction Management
ORIGINATOR
Durban University of Technology
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 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Building Construction
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	Level N/A: 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 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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
2157	Bachelor of Technology: Construction Management	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is intended for persons specialising in the field of construction management. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to independently perform services relevant to contract planning management and property development.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Higher Education and Training National Diploma in Building (equivalent to First/ Bachelor degree) or equivalent at NQF level 6.

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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. Provide financial management skills and create awareness of entrepreneurship.

2. Advise on investment in property.

3. Provide an integrated approach to the planning and management of contracts.

Specified outcomes:

1.1 Analyse financial and cost statements for control and decision making purposes.

1.2 Analyse and select the appropriate sources of finance for business enterprises.

1.3 Prepare a comprehensive business plan for a commercial venture.

2.1 Undertake market study for development purposes

2.2 Compile and analyse feasibility report for property development.

3.1 Apply knowledge of pre-tender, pre-contract, in-tender and post-contract planning and management.

3.2 Apply knowledge of the planning, control and management of resources.

Critical outcomes:

identification and solving of problems, making responsible decisions, critically thinking and the application of management, cost, financial and legal principles relevant to construction management and property development.

ability to communicate with and work effectively in the design, construction and development teams.

collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information with regard to construction management and property development.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Knowledge and ability to analyse financial and cost statements has been demonstrated.

1.2 Ability to analyse and select sources of finance has been demonstrated.

1.3 Ability to prepare a business plan has been demonstrated.

2.1 Ability to undertake market study for property development has been demonstrated.

2.2 Ability to compile and analyse feasibility reports has been demonstrated.

3.1 Knowledge of planning and management has been demonstrated.

Integrated assessment:

Will be formatively and summatively assessed by integrating written tests, project work, practical simulation, written examinations and practical examinations.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Entry into relevant masters degree study.
Registration with professional bodies relevant to the construction industry.

MODERATION OPTIONS

As required by Sertec and the Association of SA Quantity Surveyors (only applicable to accredited technikons).

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Refer to Sertec requirements regarding examiners.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.

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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.

1.	Durban University of Technology