Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
Physical Planning and Construction - Physical Planning Design and Management
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose: The purpose of Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies is to develop an appreciation and understanding of the management of the physical construction process within the built environment and includes the co-ordination, administration and management of resources. The purpose of the programme embraces the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required to manage moderately complex to complex construction projects or manufacturing processes related to the construction industry at operational and middle management level. The qualification at this level equips learners with a fundamental knowledge of economics, management science and technology, design processes as well as financial and cost factors influencing construction as positioned within the built environment. Furthermore, it equips qualifying learners with the ability to apply that knowledge, skills, and values to manage resources within defined performance constraints, within or across functions in a construction or related manufacturing organisation, within an encompassing political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal (PESTEL) framework, regionally, nationally, or internationally.
Rationale: The qualification has resulted from decades of recognition by and collaboration with industry, other tertiary institutions, professional associations, and during the last decade and a half, a statutory council. Nationally and internationally this kind of qualification assures marketability of especially first time employment seekers in addition to providing potential applicants with the entry qualification for Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management. Within the context of South Africa, the qualification will contribute to the needs of South Africa, directly and indirectly. Directly in terms of the qualification falling within a scarce skills priority area, and indirectly in terms of the contribution of qualifying learners to delivering infrastructure, which will improve the quality of life of South Africans.
Outcomes
- Manage Construction Project initiation and briefing.
- Manage Construction Concept and Feasibility.
- Manage, co-ordinate and integrate the detail design development process within the Construction project scope, time, cost and quality parameters.
- Manage the process of establishing and implementing procurement strategies and procedures, including the preparation of necessary documentation, for effective and timeous execution of construction projects.
- Manage the administration of the construction contracts and process, including the preparation and co-ordination of the necessary documentation to facilitate effective execution of the works.
- Manage and administer the project closeout.
- Conduct research and write the research report within a related Construction Studies discipline area.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Appreciate and understand client requirements and preferences in document preparation and negotiations.
- Assess and document user needs and options.
- Appoint necessary consultants to establish project brief, objectives, priorities, constraints, assumptions, and strategies in consultation with the client.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Prepare and deliver briefings aligning feasibility studies to construction concepts during project initiation.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Document preliminary scope of construction works.
- Prepare a preliminary construction program.
- Schedule agreed lead times for construction documentation.
- Prepare Construction Method Statements.
- Review and recommend practical and cost-effective construction alternatives.
- Review designs by consultants for constructability and health and safety requirements.
- Provide detailed cost information for estimating and budgeting.
- Prepare and submit proposed method statements for construction.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Review and confirm construction strategy and method for tender submission.
- Prepare Construction Management Organogram.
- Select procurement strategy for subcontractors.
- Manage Health and Safety requirements for tender inclusion.
- Manage preparation and submission of tender documentation.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Manage Health and Safety Plan with consultants and subcontractors.
- Manage site establishment and necessary services.
- Monitor compliance with Health and Safety Plan.
- Implement Environmental Management Plan.
- Appoint subcontractors and suppliers.
- Finalize Quality Assurance Plan.
- Manage communication structure.
- Conduct construction management meetings.
- Manage construction progress and documentation.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Co-ordinate defect rectification.
- Manage as-built drawings and documentation.
- Procure operating and maintenance manuals, warrantees, and guarantees.
- Obtain statutory compliance certificates.
- Finalize Health and Safety File.
- Manage defects during Defects Liability Period.
- Prepare final accounts and closeout report.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Apply research process knowledge and skills.
- Formulate a research project motivation.
- Plan a research design.
- Collect and interpret data.
- Produce and submit a research report.
Integrated Assessment:
- Formative assessments: Construction Management simulations, research assignments.
- Summative assessments: Individual/group assignments, case study analyses, examinations (closed book).
The summative assessments will determine the learner's ability to demonstrate the learning outcomes.
Qualification Details
- Type
- National First Degree
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 360
- SAQA Source
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