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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Bachelor of Human Settlement Development |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
90561 | Bachelor of Human Settlement Development | |||
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 | ||
National First Degree(Min 480) | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Public Administration | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 494 | Not Applicable | 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 | 2034-06-30 |
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 |
Purpose:
The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with specialist knowledge, skills, competencies and attitudes necessary to accelerate Human Settlement Development in South Africa and create, upgrade and maintain sustainable human settlements. This will prepare them to fulfil the primary responsibilities of managing all the processes involved in Human Settlement Development and Management and co-ordinating the stakeholders in the Human Settlement Sector. Rationale: Human Settlement Development is a priority area in the South African context as it is regarded as a people-centred field of study and practice, which focuses on people and their homes. Historically, housing related education and training has been offered in the built environment disciplines which traditionally focus on construction, architecture and planning, for example, where major aspects of Human Settlement Development have not been satisfactorily dealt with in their widest contexts in terms of addressing the unique combination of competencies required for Human Settlement professionals. Human Settlement studies are increasingly being regarded as a professional field of study; hence this qualification will set the basis for further professionalisation within the Human Settlement Sector. The Government, Social Housing Institutions, Private Institutions, Non Governmental Organisations and Parastatals, are the major employers of Human Settlement Development officials and managers. The training that is currently taking place in this field is not provided against any nationally registered qualification, which this qualification will be addressing through formal learning. Human Settlement Development forms a vital part of reconstruction and development in South Africa. This qualification will produce learners with skills and knowledge appropriate to a range of employment opportunities associated with Human Settlement Development and Management. The qualification represents the work-based needs of employers and employees within this fraternity. Qualifying learners will be employed for managing organisations and designing, developing and implementing Human Settlement policy, strategies, programmes and projects, as well as dealing with common Human Settlement problems in different social contexts. The achievement of the competencies identified within the qualification is essential for social and economic transformation in that it will improve the performance of the Human Settlement Sector in general while also serving economic, social, infrastructural, environmental, spatial and physical development goals. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Learners are assumed to have the:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): It is assumed that learners may have been performing duties that reflect competencies contained in this qualification at the workplace for many years without having received any formal qualification. Learners will be allowed to apply for RPL for access into the qualification. In addition, through RPL learners may apply for exemption from certain modules. Access to the Qualification: The access to this qualification is granted to applicants who meet the minimum entrance requirements or the alternative routes of entry. Applicants who are in possession of: Learners who do not meet the minimum admission requirements may be referred to write the Access Assessment Test before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant into the qualification. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification consists of 47 modules totalling 494 Credits at NQF Level 5, 6, 7 and 8. All the modules in the qualification are compulsory.
Modules at NQF Level 5: Totalling: 94 Credits. Modules at NQF Level 6: Totalling: 167 Credits. Modules at NQF Level 7: Totalling: 120 Credits. Modules at NQF Level 8: Totalling: 113 Credits. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
Upon completion of the Bachelor in Human Settlement Development the qualifying learner will be able to:
1. Apply theories and concepts to identify key Human Settlement Development needs, problems and solutions, with due consideration of their contexts (social, economic, political, technological, institutional, environmental and physical/infrastructure). 2. Apply the basic principles and procedures in research and data analysis and support research and capacity building among communities, human settlement units and staff. 3. Apply theory and models of policy and strategy formulation and programme and project management for implementation towards sustainable human settlements. 4. Interpret and apply legal and regulatory frameworks, processes, legislation and contracts for Human Settlement Development. 5. Critically evaluate and explain human settlement finance and other forms of human settlement assistance. 6. Appraise comparative land-use planning, management and delivery systems for Human Settlement Development and Management. 7. Evaluate the roles, responsibilities and functions of social, rental and cooperative human settlement institutions and public-private partnerships. 8. Integrate knowledge to plan, facilitate and manage; social, economic and environmental development towards sustainable integrated Human Settlement Development. 9. Explain critical contemporary issues in Public Administration and apply best practices with specific reference to Human Settlement Development and Management. 10. Define, design, compare, implement and evaluate Human Settlement Development and management systems, processes, programmes and projects (new, upgrading and maintenance). 11. Represent human settlements in Integrated Development Planning (IDP) and Implementation. 12. Manage and administer human settlement units at operational, middle management, senior management or top management levels. 13. Co-ordinate and negotiate with stakeholders, educate the public and communities, resolve conflict, promote Human Settlement Development and manage disasters in human settlements. 14. Understand and oversee the technical design and construction aspects of houses, infrastructure and services. 15. Apply theories, principles and best practice guidelines of all aspects of property planning, development, management and valuation with due regard for the legislative framework and relevant property legislation. Critical Cross-field Outcomes: All the Critical Cross-field Outcomes are addressed in this qualification. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
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INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
The Standards Generating Body for Housing conducted a study of relevant international qualifications, and reported as follows:
International qualifications in the field of housing were examined to ensure that this qualification is comparable with qualification models and competencies required for learners at this level in the field of housing to assess similarities or contrasts in the qualifications. The qualifications and short courses offered in countries where the study was conducted were compared in terms of the scope, content, duration and qualification levels to ascertain best practices. The comparison focused on learning qualifications offered by accredited training institutions and organisations which include, amongst others, universities, non-governmental organisations, providers, in both developing and developed nations. Searches indicate that no developing country, other than South Africa, has offered housing specific qualifications. Countries that face similar social, economic, technological challenges like South Africa within the SADC region in particular such as Botswana, Malawi, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania, have been examined in terms of the qualifications offered; unfortunately none of these have been found to have housing qualifications in place. This qualification will therefore provide a model for the other countries within the SADC region. The study indicated that most countries especially the Netherlands, Norway, Hong Kong and Australia offer only conventional built environment qualifications such as architecture, construction management, property management, civil engineering and town and regional planning qualifications. Housing specific qualifications are mainly aimed at social housing or rental housing, as most of their housing provision is predominantly rental accommodation, compared to community and individual based type of housing found in South Africa. Other countries compared in developed economies include amongst others, New Zealand, United States of America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland and Netherlands. However, the countries examined have been found to have qualifications offered by some institutions or service providers that are registered with the Chartered Institute for Housing in the United Kingdom, an institute that has relations with the South African Government through the National Department of Human Settlements. The qualifications identified are comparable with this qualification in terms of content, scope and duration, although they are not specifically addressing housing at the level and context that the South African qualification does, given the dynamics in terms of social, economic and cultural diversity. However, some of the countries are using a curriculum model as opposed to outcomes-based model in which this qualification is structured. The results indicated that the countries that are affiliated to the Chartered Institute for Housing offer qualifications that contain some elements of the qualification generated and showed prevalence of the themes in terms of content of the modules offered mainly in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. This qualification complies with the generally accepted format for a Postgraduate Diploma and professional Degree in that it consists of a theoretical component and a research component designed to develop research techniques, methods and report writing in the discipline. The content of the theoretical component is consistent with that in respected international foundation qualifications and/Postgraduate Diplomas in housing such as: De Montfort University in the United Kingdom, offers a Foundation qualification in Housing, Communities and Regeneration, which links housing, urban and rural regeneration and community involvement. The qualification comprises: The above qualification is aimed at housing practitioners and others who are seeking to develop a career in the housing and regeneration sectors. The qualification focuses on policy and practice, mainly in the social housing field. Emphasis is also given to the development of academic skills and professional competencies to enable learners to make a full and effective contribution across a range of roles. At the NQF Level 5 equivalent, the focus in the De Montfort qualification is on skills and knowledge in housing construction and development, regeneration, housing policy-making and community involvement. At the NQF Level 6 equivalent, housing management finance and area regeneration are considered in more detail, plus skills in ICT, report writing and numeracy are developed. The NQF Level 7 equivalent focuses on the development of specific skills and expertise such as housing and the customer and housing law. Considering the content of the qualification, it is reflective of modules such as housing laws, housing policy-making and community involvement, these compare well with the current qualification although the context may not be the same given the dynamics and South African environment. The Institute for Housing Studies (IHS) at the Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands offers Postgraduate Diplomas in Housing and Urban Management comprising: The Urban Management and Development Theory Postgraduate Diploma, for example, comprises: The Erasmus University Rotterdam qualifications have been used as a source of information in the development of this qualification. Conclusion: Although this qualification is closer in comparison to foundation Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas, it is unique in that it provides professional training for occupations that have only recently come into existence within the sector in South Africa, such as development manager, human settlement manager, urban manager and infrastructure manager. The qualification being at NQF Level 8 provides more in-depth knowledge for the qualifying learners to equip them for the profession. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Qualifying learners may be considered for Postgraduate studies in the Built Environment, Public Management or other related disciplines, but at present no formal articulation agreements exist.
Potential horizontal articulation with other qualifications at NQF Level 8 includes the: Potential vertical articulation with other qualifications at NQF Level 9 includes the: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
All modules will be internally examined and externally moderated. Feedback from external moderators informs teaching and learning interactions. All other examination papers and scripts will be moderated by internal staff members thereafter will be sent to an external moderator. |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
The moderation policy and registered assessors for the qualification and modules are governed by the NMMU policy. Assessors must have an appropriate qualification one NQF Level higher than the current qualification and appropriate experience in the field. |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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1. | Nelson Mandela University |
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