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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Technology: Architectural Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72370  Bachelor of Technology: Architectural Technology 
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 
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  Physical Planning, Design and Management 
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
2231  Bachelor of Technology: Architectural Technology  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A person achieving this qualification will be a competent Architectural Technologist/Practitioner who can conduct relevant applied research, & independently perform professional architectural services in technology and/or design and/or management in the public and/or private sectors or specialised fields within built environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
360 Credits from First Degree, and 60% pass rate in major subjects at level 6 and/or Portfolio of work and / or Interview Panel Evaluation and / or Recognition of Prior Learning. 

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. Demonstrate applied research ability in Architecture.

2. Develop and prepare design solutions for complex Architectural projects within the built environment.

3. Develop and prepare Technological solutions for complex construction problems within the built environment.

4. Apply management principles and skills in the context of an architectural practice.

Specified outcomes

1.1 Investigate and develop an architectural brief in consultation with the client (s)
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

1.2 Apply appropriate research in formulating the design solution.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

2.1 Articulate design considerations.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

2.2 Prepare and present design documentation of complex Architectural projects.
(F) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

3.1 Integrate construction considerations in the production of Architectural documentation.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

3.2 Incorporate specifications of building materials and their applications in a wide range of building types
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

3.3 Design and detail various aspects of a wide range of building types.
(F) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

3.4 Co ordinate and integrate services in the preparation of Architectural documentation.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

4.1 Co ordinate distribution of production documentation.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

4.2 Liase with members of the contract team.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

4.3 Co-ordinate distribution of preliminary technical information to the professional team.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

4.4 Co-ordinate resources in the production of architectural documentation.
(C) (10 credits) (NQF 7).

Critical outcomes:
  • Organising, analysing and critically evaluating good principles of construction and detailing, services and landscaping within the architectural design process at level 7.
  • integrating construction and design considerations effectively in the form of production documentation, communicated effectively using visual, written, oral and CAD skills.
  • working effectively with members of the construction and professional team, group, organisation or community, conveying technical information, production of documentation and keeping of records.
  • identifying and solving architectural technological problems in which responses display that responsible decision using critical and creative thinking have been made.
  • using architectural technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the built environment. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1.1 Accommodation requirements are established.
  • Cost implications are considered.
  • The site is investigated to establish the environmental and contextual factors, which will influence the design solution.
  • The control regulations governing the development of the site are investigated and incorporated into the design solution.

    1.2. Appropriate design precedents are investigated.
  • A conceptual solution to the problem is formulated creatively.
  • Conceptual sketches are developed from the appropriate research.

    2.1 All considerations are integrated into the design process.
  • Design is finalised and presented to the client.

    3.1 All technological considerations are integrated in the design process.
  • Appropriate materials and specifications are selected and incorporated to achieve design objectives.
  • Construction drawings and details are produced using appropriate technology.
  • All technological service considerations are incorporated in the architectural design process.

    4.1 Production documentation is distributed to the professional team and contractor.
  • Site minutes, correspondence and production documentation is produced and distributed to the contract team.
  • Preliminary technical information is co-ordinated and distributed to the professional team.
  • Time management principles are demonstrated where applicable
  • Human resource principles are demonstrated where applicable
  • Office administrative principles are demonstrated where applicable.
  • Project and/or office budget principles are demonstrated where applicable.
  • Capital items are managed where applicable.

    Integrated assessment

    Examinations and/or projects and assignments and or continuous evaluation and/or panel evaluation and/or portfolio presentation and evaluation by architectural professionals. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    B.ARCH. (University)
    M.Tech (Technikon)
    Professional recognition 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    SERTEC and the South African Council of Architects. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    SERTEC 

    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.
     
    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. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) 


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