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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Quantity Surveying

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
87103	Bachelor of Technology: Quantity Surveying
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University
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 TBA: 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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification is intended for persons specialising in the field of quantity surveying, in the construction and property industries and the Quantity Surveying profession. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to independently perform services relevant to contract procurement, financial and cost management and property development.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

A qualification in building or equivalent at NQF level 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 trainining 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. Prepare tender and contract documentation and administer building contracts

1.1 Analyse financial and cost statements for control and decision making purposes
Analyse and select the appropriate sources of finance for business enterprises
Prepare a comprehensive business plan for a commercial venture

2.1 Determine market value of property
Undertake market study for development purposes
Compile and analyse feasibility report for property development

3.1 Take off quantities and prepare tender documentation for building, civil engineering and electrical and mechanical engineering works
Apply knowledge of law of contracts and standard building and civil engineering contracts
Post contract administration and preparation of final accounts

Critical outcomes:

Identification and solving of problems, making responsible decisions, critical thinking and the application of management, costs, financial and legal principles relevant to property development, and contract procurement, administration and finalisation.

Ability to communicate with and work effectively in the design, construction and development teams.
Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information with regard to property development, and contract procurement and administration.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1.1 Knowledge and ability to analyse financial and cost statements has been demonstrated
Ability to analyse and select sources of finance has been demonstrated
Ability to prepare a business plan has been demonstrated

2.1 Methods of determining market value of property have demonstrated
Ability to undertake market study for property development has been demonstrated
Ability to compile and analyse feasibility reports has been demonstrated

3.1 Ability to interpret and measure in accordance with standard guides has been demonstrated
Methods of preparing tender documents has been demonstrated
Knowledge of law of contracts and standard contracts has been demonstrated
Knowledge of contract administration and preparation of final accounts has been demonstrated

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 2009; 2012; 2015.

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Nelson Mandela University