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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Diploma: Surveying

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72264	National Diploma: 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
National Diploma	Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction		Civil Engineering Construction
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	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		2023-12-31

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
1569	National Diploma: Surveying	Level 6	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6	360	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

To be able to survey, collect and present spatial data in different forms, and set out and control positions of structures on the ground of basic engineering works.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

FET certificate or equivalent at NQF level 4, with numeracy skills at NQF 4.

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 educaiton and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes).

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and survey theory and principles to perform engineering, topographical and cadastral surveys in accordance with industrial and legal requirements.

2. Apply basic photogrammetric principles to obtain and process survey data.

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

4. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to use geographic information systems in the manipulation of survey data.

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

Specified outcomes:

1.1 Operate appropriate survey instruments to perform surveys to required accuracy.
(F) (10 credits) (NQF 5).

1.2 Care for, test and adjust survey instruments and evaluate instrument accuracies and limitations.
(F) (10 credits) (NQF 5).

1.3 Perform required field work to acceptable standards employing manual and electronic recording techniques
(C) (30 credits) (NQF 6).

1.4 Perform basic survey calculations and adjustments
(F) (10 credits) (NQF 5).

1.5 Plot field data to produce plans
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 5).

1.6 Operate a computer
(F) (10 credits) (NQF 5).

2.1 Design, select and identify photo control
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 5).

2.2 Perform flight planning
(E) (20 credits) (NQF 6).

2.3 Annotate aerial photograph
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 6).

2.4 Calibrate and use analogue and analytical instruments to capture and process data
(E) (40 credits) (NQF 6).

3.1 Access, interpret and use survey source documentation (C) (40 credits) (NQF 6).

3.2 Interpret and apply relevant legislation and specifications
(C) (30 credits) (NQF 6).

3.3 Perform basic project/contract administration
CF) (30 credits) (NQF 6).

4.1 Analyse and present geoprocessed information.
(C) (20 credits) (NQF 5).

4.2 Capture spatial data
(C) (20 credits) (NQF 6).

5.1 Write, read and interpret technical reports and technical data.
(F) (10 credits) (NQF 5).

5.2 Liaise and meet with all interested and aprties concerned
CF) (5 credits) (NQF 5).

5.3 Act independently and/or in a team (C) (10 credits) (NQF 6).

5.4 Comply with ethics of profession
C) (5 credits) (NQF 6).

5.5 Work safely
(F) (10 credits) (NQF 5).

Critical outcomes:

collect and analyse spatial information

communicate effectively on spatial information

utilise science and technology for effective land use

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Survey instruments and auxiliary equipment are set up and sued correctly to obtain required results.

1.2 Instrument evaluation procedures performed and different sources of basic survey errors are identified.

position in Y, X and Z is fixed to required accuracy.

1.3 Height differences, co-ordinate differences, traverse, setting out data and earthwork volumes are calculated and appropriate adjustment procedures are performed according to specifications.

1.4 Engineering structures are set out and engineering works are monitored.

1.5 Topographical plan by ground survey methods is produced to specifications.

1.6 Cadastral diagrams and working plans are prepared according to survey regulations.

1.7 Data is processed by using appropriate computer applications.

2.1 Topographic map is produced to specifications.

2.2 Orthophotograph is produced correctly.

2.3 Flight plan is produced correctly.

2.4 Produce annotated photograph.

3.1 Plans, survey records, aerial photography, contracts and component drawings are interpreted and organised correctly.

3.2 Reconnaissance is performed correctly.

3.3 Land law, contract law and principles of environmental science are applied.

3.4 Required survey measurements are identified to obtain required results.

3.5 Project plan is administered.

4.1 GIS package is used to obtain required results

4.2 Spatial data is captured according to specifications

5.1 Communication tools are used correctly

5.2 Standard meeting procedures are applied

5.3 Presentation skills are demonstrated

5.4 Role in work environment is identified and defined

5.5 Work within limits of competence and requirements

5.6 Safety regulations are applied correctly

5.7 Act independently and/or in a team according to specified procedures.

5.8 Schedule and use time effectively.

5.9 Deal with stress effectively.

Integrated assessment:

Exams, projects, practicals and assignments

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

B. 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