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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Bachelor of Science: Quantity Surveying 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
9911  Bachelor of Science: Quantity Surveying 
ORIGINATOR
University of Witwatersrand 
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  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 N/A: 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 
The qualification provides learners with the competence to work at the level of a quantity surveyor-in-training in a quantity surveying practice, or to study further for full registration as a quantity surveyor or to work as a quantity surveying assistant for a construction company. The purpose of the qualification is to produce a graduate who shows mastery in Quantity Surveying and who may opt to study in the related fields of project management project management, property development and construction management. The purpose of the qualification is also to enhance the career of the graduate by providing him or her with economic opportunities and a choice of career paths, any one of which can result in professional status and recognition in the community.

Further, the purpose of the qualification is to produce graduates who can contribute to the economy of South Africa by producing employable quantity surveyors-in-training who are responsible and competent and able to act with initiative towards the development of a sustainable and productive built environment. Graduates will have acquired the knowledge and skills to implement an understanding of the control of finance in the construction industry and will have an understanding and knowledge of quantity surveying in the wider social context. The programme introduces an understanding of the financial, economic, environmental and legal frameworks within which quantity surveyors operate which leads to a sensitive and appropriate control of development in the built environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Learners should be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University a level of numeracy and a proficiency in English

Formally Accredited Learning and Other Qualities
The typical applicant has a qualification equivalent to a Matriculation with full exemption, or other University-approved qualification - consult the application information for the year of study for which application is being made.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who fall outside of the normal admissions process who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University that they have a qualification or experiential- or work based learning which has taken the learner to an equivalent level of a qualification specified above (under Formally Accredited Learning), may be considered for admission and/or for the recognition of prior accredited and/or prior experiential learning. Applicants who, after such assessment, are deemed to have sufficient potential but are in need of further academic development, may be required to broaden their curriculum to include preliminary programmes prior to admission or parallel programmes after admission. 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
Y 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES (ELO)

1 Analysis and problem-solving

The qualifying learner is skilled in investigation, analysis and problem-solving during the day-to-day work of the quantity surveying professional.

2 Commerce, entrepreneurship and management

The qualifying learner is able to work across quantity surveying, architectural / engineering design disciplinary boundaries through cross-disciplinary literacy and shared fundamental knowledge.

3 Information technology and communication

The qualifying learner is able to use information technology and is able to convey knowledge through appropriate and effective means of communication.

4 Interdisciplinary teamwork

The qualifying learner is able to work effectively as a member of a team or in a multi-disciplinary environment.

5 Numeracy and quantification

The qualifying learner is skilled in calculation and expression of numerical data and values, and in the use of relevant mapping and measurement systems and methods.

6 Research method

The qualifying learner is capable of implementing sound research methodology and techniques.

7 Technology

The qualifying learner uses knowledge learned to make appropriate decisions about the construction assembly process.

CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES CCFO:

a) Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. -See ELO 1 and 6.

b) Working with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community. -See ELO 4.

c) Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively. - See ELO 4.

d) Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information. -See ELO 5 and 6.

e) Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion. ELO 1, 5.

f) Using science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others. - ELO 3 and 7.

g) Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. -See ELO 2

h) Contributing to the full personal development of society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

i. Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively; -See ELO 6.
ii. Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities; -See ELO 4; note also that learners act in accordance with the code of conduct of the university and, where relevant, that of the professional discipline being studied.
iii. Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts; ELO 4.
iv. Exploring education and career opportunities. -See ELO 2.
v. Developing entrepreneurial opportunities. -See ELO 2 

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
1. Analysis and problem-solving

The qualifying learner demonstrates skill in investigation, analysis and problem solving such that he/she shows:
  • Clear identification of problems
  • Planning of approaches to address problems
  • Clear identification of possible solutions and alternative solutions
  • Choice of optimal solution
  • Division of tasks into constituent parts to aid comprehension
  • Prioritising main points in a given task or question
  • Identification of logical structures / flaws in statements
  • Establishing reasons for / evidence of the bases of claims or statements.

    2. Commerce, entrepreneurship and management.

    The qualifying learner demonstrates appropriate skills in commercial, business, entrepreneurial, professional, legal and management practices and shows:
  • An understanding of management skills
  • The recognition of the need for applying
  • cost effective use of appropriate resources;
  • processes of quality control and -assurance within relevant codes of certification / measures;
  • health and safety regulations;
  • processes to ensure that client needs are met
  • an understanding of environmental, social and community issues
  • use of accounting principles, budgets and cash flows
  • application of general economic principles
  • ability to apply legal concepts from relevant public and private law
  • initiation of development
  • ethical business and professional practice
  • application of micro- and macro economic and marketing skills.

    3. Information technology and communication
    The qualifying learner demonstrates appropriate skills in
  • the use of relevant information systems, management packages, general construction and/or design packages and communication systems
  • writing and formatting report and other written work
  • oral communication and listening
  • use and interpretation of basic techniques of graphical communication, techniques which include plans, diagrams and maps drawn to scale.

    4. Interdisciplinary teamwork

    The qualifying learner demonstrates the ability to participate in team work and
  • recognises the roles and viewpoints of team members
  • develops leadership qualities
  • can organise, chair and participate in meetings and discussions

    5. Numeracy and quantification

    The qualifying learner demonstrates
  • appropriate skills in numerical and statistical data collection, presentation, iteration and interpretation and can
  • calculate, arrange, structure and format numerical data
  • validly translate and interpret data, statistics, tables and graphs
  • execute basic statistical descriptive procedures
  • execute iterative statistical comparative procedures
  • the ability to choose and use relevant mapping and measurement techniques and instruments and can
  • apply relevant referencing systems, scales, linear accuracy, currency, methods of measurement, measurement instruments
  • conduct spatial or data collection surveys using appropriate methods, systems and instruments
  • perform appropriate analysis, synthesis and application of data.

    6. Research method

    The qualifying learner demonstrates appropriate levels of competence in
  • identification of research problems
  • formulation of hypotheses, objectives and methodologies
  • conducing research
  • drawing conclusions
  • making recommendations
  • effectively recording information
  • using appropriate filing systems
  • distinguishing between dependent and independent variables / systematic and random errors

    7. Technology

    The qualifying learner demonstrates
  • ability to recognise and correctly apply
  • design / buildability
  • elements
  • components
  • materials
  • techniques
  • equipment
  • ability to interpret documentation
  • ability to understand the performance potential of
  • materials
  • components

    Integrated assessment

    At all levels the Quantity Surveying programme integrates the aspects of the other subjects- therefore assessment of this course provides the integrated assessment on a year-by-year basis. Finally, the discourse in fourth year and the quantity surveying major project provide an integrated assessment of attainment of the qualification as a whole. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Except at entry level, this section specifies with which other qualifications of the University the qualification was designed to articulate, i.e. formal articulation; therefore the qualification can articulate informally with equivalent qualifications offered by the University, or with other qualifications offered nationally and internationally.

    Further, an applicant registered at the University or another higher education institution for a similar qualification and who has successfully and satisfactorily completed the first half or less of the qualification, may be able to complete the qualification at the University, and may be granted credit for similar courses already completed.

    Entry to the qualification
    A matriculation with full exemption or equivalent University-approved qualification.

    Articulation during the qualification
    No formal articulation, but credits may be carried to another Bachelor's degree if a learner moves.

    On completion of the qualification
    The qualification provides the basis for further study in Quantity Surveying and related disciplines. It is the typical minimum entry requirement for a Masters in Quantity Surveying, Higher Diploma in Property development and Management or a Masters by research of this University. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Internal University requirements govern how and by whom moderation is performed. For example, external examiners are appointed on an annual basis. Such moderation seeks, inter alia, to ensure that, where appropriate, our graduates will be able to comply with professional and statutory requirements. Further, the professional body performs moderating functions and/or whether an academic entity has a professional orientation or not, the University ensures that its activities are moderated by internal and external review quinquennially. The moderating body for qualifications of the University is the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education, currently represented by the Interim Higher Education Quality Committee. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    Internal University quality requirements govern how and by whom assessment may be performed to ensure that assessors have the competence required to assess a qualification of this nature. Once the Higher Education Quality Committee of the Council on Higher Education is constituted and ready to pronounce on issues of quality, the University will respond to the HEQC guidance on the registration of assessors. In the interim, the academic staffs of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, are regarded as registered assessors since SAQA has registered the institution as a public higher education provider. 

    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: 
     
    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 Witwatersrand 


    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.