Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying
Physical Planning and Construction - Building Construction
Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying
Purpose:
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying is to provide learners with the necessary professional attributes, project management skills, and Quantity Surveying competencies. This will enable them to successfully meet the requirements for registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) as a professional Quantity Surveyor.
Rationale:
- Quantity Surveying is considered a scarce skill in the construction sector, and this qualification directly addresses industry needs.
- The qualification contributes to the National Development Plan and benefits society by meeting the growing demand for registered Quantity Surveyors.
- By being endorsed by SACQSP, this qualification allows learners to progress from candidacy to full registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor.
- Graduates will have a rewarding career similar to other built environment professionals.
- The main stakeholders of this qualification are the public and private sectors of the construction industry, which require advanced technical and analytical capabilities.
- The qualification aims to produce specialists who are well-rounded, academically equipped, adept managers with technical leadership skills responsive to industry needs.
- It also targets recent graduates interested in academic advancement through Postgraduate studies.
Outcomes
- Analyse and solve problems related to the built environment.
- Deal with commercial, entrepreneurial and management issues.
- Communicate effectively on all matters to which their skills and competencies have been applied.
- Use and apply information technology.
- Interpret and apply legal principles within the context of the built environment.
- Execute tasks requiring numerical and quantification expertise.
- Conduct research within the context of the built environment, including consideration for inter-disciplinary aspects.
- Apply knowledge of technology within the context of the built environment.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Identification, assessment, formulation, and solving of problems: Students should be able to identify, assess, formulate, and solve both convergent and divergent problems encountered in quantity surveying.
- Impact, risks, and benefits of design proposals: Students should be able to assess and evaluate the impact, risks, and benefits of design proposals.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Management skills: Understanding management skills and applying cost-effective use of appropriate resources.
- Quality control and assurance: Implementing processes of quality control and assurance within relevant codes of certification/measures.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Effective writing and formatting: Imparting knowledge, ideas, and concepts through effective writing and formatting of essays, letters, and reports.
- Spelling, grammar, vocabulary: Demonstrating excellence in spelling, grammar, vocabulary usage, citing, and referencing sources.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Information systems competence: Using information systems effectively, including relevant software systems, management packages, design packages, and communication systems.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Legal concepts and frameworks: Applying relevant public and private law concepts and frameworks.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Numerical data presentation: Calculating, expressing, and presenting numerical data accurately.
- Translation and interpretation: Providing accurate translation and interpretation of data, statistics, tables, and graphs.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Research techniques: Implementing sound research techniques by identifying research problems, formulating hypotheses, objectives, and methodologies.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
- Correct application of design/buildability: Recognizing and identifying the correct application of design/buildability principles, elements, components, materials, techniques, and equipment.
Integrated Assessment:
- Quality assurance: An effective integrated assessment strategy will be used to ensure quality.
- Academic Regulations: The assessment process will be governed by the Academic Regulations of the institution.
Formative Assessment:
- Feedback on assignments: Timely feedback on assignments will be provided to learners.
- Project presentations: Scheduled project presentations for instructor feedback.
- Instructor-led progress assessments: Progress assessments will be solely done by the module instructor.
Summative Assessment:
- Marking and grading: Final examination will involve an external course examiner to approve the examination paper and mark grading.
- Pass and distinction: A pass requires a weighted overall mark of at least 50%, while a distinction requires a mark of at least 75%.
- Research Report assessment: Two assessors will be required for the Research Report component.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
- More Information
Education Cost Calculator
This page includes information from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) . Builtneat Pty Ltd trading as Study Start, has modified all or some of this information. SAQA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.