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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Development in Quantity Surveying 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72849  Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Development in Quantity Surveying 
ORIGINATOR
University of KwaZulu-Natal 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Honours Degree  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

The qualification content is currently being updated for the qualifications with the status “Registered-data under construction” or showing “DETAILS UNDER CONSTRUCTION” to ensure compliance with SAQA’S Policy and Criteria for the registration of qualifications and part-qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (As amended, 2022). These qualifications are re-registered until 30 June 2027 and can legitimately be offered by the institutions to which they are registered.

 

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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualification aims to produce learners who:
a) Are capable of logical thought, analysis and synthesis applied to property and construction problems.
b) Brings basic techniques to bear on the property and construction related problems from economics, business management, health and safety, and environmental protection perspectives.
c) Costs, plan and manages projects as well as providing design assistance.
d) Are capable of communicating effectively and acting professionally and ethically.
e) Meets the academic requirements for registration with the Council of South African Quantity Surveyors.

South Africa is presently in a state of inadequate physical and economic development. Further development is essential if South Africa is to meet the aspirations of society. Such development is dependent on the provision of the appropriate forms of infrastructure, facilities and processes. Provision of these is dependent on the availability of graduates in the various property and construction related fields.

Career opportunities are available in several property and construction related fields. In the private sector, learners find employment as consultants, contractors or developers. In the government sector learners are to be found in various Departments from National to Local level. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying, NQF Level 7.
    Or
  • Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying, NQF Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Identify, assess and solve open-ended property/constructing related problems creatively and innovatively within limits of own knowledge
    2. Perform necessary construction trade skills and set out buildings
    3. Use computer packages for property and construction-related information processing
    4. Manage and prepare tender and contractual documents relating to construction projects
    5. Estimate the cost and undertake financial management of property developments
    6. Manage the construction of buildings and related infrastructure
    7. Manage the human resources within property/construction based organisations
    8. Understand and evaluate economic issues concerning the property/construction sector at both a micro and macro level
    9. Understand the time value of money and apply discounted cash flow techniques for evaluation purposes. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes:
  • Produce clear and logical problem-solving skills - assessed by examinations.
  • Aanalyse both qualitatively and quantitatively - assessed examination and class work (tutorials and practical reports).
  • Produce design solutions in the fields of property/construction assessed by examination and individual open-ended design projects with oral interrogation.
  • Independently or in a team - assessed by practical work.
  • Extend the knowledge gained through dependent instruction study, thought, research, analysis and design - assessed through open-ended designed projects with oral interrogation and written research dissertations with oral presentations and interrogation.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The institution is currently reforming its assessment strategies to include the assessment of applied competence for each qualification. In the meantime, a combination of continuous assessment and traditional written examinations serve to assess the integration of all/most of the learning outcomes for each module in a qualification. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification compares with the following international qualifications in terms of the range of competencies in the learning content offered. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification offers both possibilities of horizontal and vertical articulation.

    Horizontal articulation:
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Quantity Surveying, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Property Development in Construction Management, Level 8.

    Vertical articulation:
  • Master of Science in Quantity Surveying, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Science in Building Economics, NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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: 
    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. University of KwaZulu-Natal 


    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.