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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Surveying 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
96867  Diploma in Surveying 
ORIGINATOR
Mangosuthu 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
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Civil Engineering Construction 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  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   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A person credited with this qualification will 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 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be gained to the qualification through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
    Or
  • National Certificate Vocational, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
    Or
  • A Further Education and Training Certificate, Level 4 with relevant subjects/modules.
    Or
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Agricultural Science and Geography. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    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. 

    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 Geographic Information System (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 
    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Technology in Surveying, Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    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. Mangosuthu University of Technology 


    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.