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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Surveying

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72161	Bachelor of Technology: Surveying
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		Civil Engineering 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
1545	Bachelor of Technology: Surveying	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To manage the collection and presentation of spatial data. To design survey control networks.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

National Diploma (First Degree) in Surveying or equivalent (NQF 6).

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

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. Conduct research and apply knowledge of mathematics, science and survey theory and principles to perform precise engineering topographical and cadastral surveys in accordance with industrial and legal requirements.

2. Apply advanced photogrammetric principles to obtain and process data.

3. Manage surveying projects/contracts, considering appropriate technical, non-technical and legal aspects.

4. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to design and manage a spatial database.

5. Conduct research and apply knowledge of mathematics, science and survey theory and principles to perform hydrographic surveys.

6. Demonstrate personal competence, and communicate effectively with all interested and affected parties using appropriate media.

Specified outcomes:

1.1 Operate advanced or specialised survey instruments to perform precise and geodetic surveys to required accuracy.
(E) (5 credits) (NQF).

1.2 Care for, Test and adjust advanced or specialised survey instruments and evaluate instrument accuracies and limitations. (E) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

1.3 Supervise and/or perform required field work for cadastral, precise and geodetic surveys to acceptable standards. (C). (20 credits) (NQF 7).

1.4 Perform required legal survey and geodetic calculations and adjustments.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

2.1 Use pug equipment (E) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

2.2 Apply terrestrial and industrial photogrammetry
(E) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

2.3 Perform quality assessment (E) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

2.4 Apply soft copy photogrammetry
(E) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

3.1 Manage finances
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

3.2 Perform office administration
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

3.3 Monitor systems quality control
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

3.4 Specify project requirements and specifications
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

3.5 Apply production planning
(C) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

3.6 Design and implement marketing strategy
(E) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

3.7 Manage resources (C) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

4.1 Customise GIS (E) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

4.2 Perform data exchange (C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

4.3 Build and use topological data structures (C) (5 credits) (NQF 7).

4.4 Perform survey data exchange (C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

5.1 Operate appropriate hydrographic instruments in order to perform hydrographic surveys to required accuracy.
(E) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

5.2 Care for, test and adjust hydrographic instruments and evaluate instrument accuracies and limitations. (E) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

5.3 Fix position, perform depth measurements and capture hydrographic data. (E) 95 credits) (NQF 6).

5.4 Process hydrographic data. (E) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

6.1 Liaise with other professions at professional level (C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

6.2 Liaise with clients (C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

6.3 Schedule and use time (F) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

6.4 Recognise limits of competence (F) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

6.5 Apply decision-making techniques (C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

Critical outcomes:

Identify and solve surveying problems
Collect and analyse spatial information
Communicate effectively using mathematical and language skills
Utilise science and technology to analyse spatial relationships

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Advanced or specialised survey instruments and auxiliary equipment are set up and used correctly.

1.2 Advanced or specialised instrument evaluation procedures are performed and different sources of survey errors in precise and geodetic surveys are identified.

1.3 Horizontal and vertical geodetic networks are established.

1.4 A monitoring network is designed.

Position in Y< X and Z as required for precise surveys is fixed.

1.5 Deformations surveys are performed according to specifications.

1.6 Industrial surveys are performed.

1.7 Local datum, Map projection and co-ordinate transformations are performed.

1.8 Agreement to beacons and boundaries is obtained.

1.9 Real property rights are surveyed in accordance with the survey regulations.

1.10 General plan is produced.

2.1 Produce topographic plan with photogrammetry.

2.2 Produce a DTM.

3.1 Financial control is applied.

3.2 Relevant legislation relating to running a business is applied.

3.3 Project plan is managed.

3.4 Standard contract documents and specifications drawn up.

3.5 Human resources are managed effectively.

3.6 Natural resources are managed.

3.7 Dispute resolution techniques are applied.

4.1 Capture spatial data with a GIS to required standards.

4.2 Set up topological structure.

4.3 Analyse spatial data.

5.1 Produce hydrographic map.

5.2 Underwater position is fixed according to required standard.

6.1 Meetings are chaired.

6.2 Relevant life skills can be demonstrated.

6.3 Positive image of profession is projected.
(5 credits) (NQF 6).

Integrated assessment:

Exams, projects, practical and assignments

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

M.Tech. (Surveying)

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation according to SERTEC requirements.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

Requirements according to SERTEC and South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors.

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