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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Building 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97084  Diploma in Building 
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
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Building 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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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 
This is a broad based qualification intended to prepare learners for supervisory and middle management level employment in the building industry and for technical and support level in the quantity surveying profession. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to support supervisors, managers, building surveyors and quantity surveyors. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
  • Access may be granted, through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

    Entry requirements:
  • A qualification at Level 5 in Building.
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption.
  • National Certificate Vocation, Level 4 with a relevant specialisation, granting access to Diploma studies. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Supervision of building projects.
    2. Procurement, administration and management of building projects.
    3. Preparation of contract documentation and administration of building contracts.

    Specified Outcomes 1:
  • Apply knowledge of construction technology.
  • Supervise site labour and subcontractors.

    Specified Outcomes 2:
  • On-site measurement of quantities.
  • Administration and control of plant, material and labour.
  • Assist with management and control of the building process.
  • Assist with estimating and pricing and cost control of building work.

    Specified Outcomes 3:
  • Take off quantities of buildings.
  • Assist with the preparation of bills of quantities.
  • Assist with contract administration and preparation of final accounts.
  • Assist with preparation of building estimates and cost reports. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
    1.1 Broad knowledge on construction technology has been demonstrated:
  • Supervision of site labour and sub-contractors has been adequately demonstrated.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
    2.1 Ability to interpret and measure in accordance with the standard guides has been demonstrated:
  • Management principles regarding the control of resources have been applied.
  • Methods and techniques of estimating and pricing have been demonstrated.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
    3.1 Ability to interpret and measure in accordance with standard guides has been demonstrated:
  • Appropriate methods of bill production have been demonstrated.
  • Working knowledge of contract documentation has been demonstrated.
  • Methods and techniques of estimating have been demonstrated.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Will be formatively and summatively assessed by integrating, written tests, project work, practical simulation, written examinations and practical examinations. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma: Construction Science and Building Surveying, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Construction Management, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Construction, Level 7.
  • Bachelor of Construction Management, 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. Nelson Mandela University 


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