Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in Construction Management
Physical Planning and Construction - Physical Planning Design and Management
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose:
The Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in Construction Management is a postgraduate specialisation qualification aimed at preparing learners for further postgraduate study. This qualification is designed as a specific follow-up to the Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies, enhancing and deepening learners' expertise in Construction Management. It focuses on developing research skills and methodologies within the discipline while facilitating more intense and specialised learning opportunities.
Individuals pursuing qualifications leading to this honours degree are equipped to work autonomously and confidently, applying original thinking and making informed decisions in complex scenarios. Holders of this qualification are typically positioned to enter a distinct sector of the job market or pursue advanced Master and Doctoral level studies.
In particular, this qualification aims to advance the requisite knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills essential towards becoming an ethical and skilled Construction Manager.
Rationale:
This qualification strives to escalate the essential knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills necessary for individuals aspiring to become proficient Construction Managers. It not only fosters career prospects in Construction Management and related fields but also benefits from the broader application of construction management skills, contributing to professional growth and national development.
While the Bachelor of Technology in Construction Studies catered to both employers and graduates, an Honours level qualification is deemed mandatory for professional registration. The Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in Construction Studies serves as the most apt progression from the previous BTech course, aligning with industry demands and ensuring compliance with registration requirements. This qualification satisfies the 480 Credits criterion with a specific focus on Level 8 credits, facilitating a seamless transition to Master's level studies and enabling professional accreditation as a Certified Construction Manager.
Moreover, the qualification complies with the SACPCMP standards for Professional Construction Manager registration, eliminates additional prerequisites, and offers entry to NQF Level 9 Master Qualifications, thereafter opening pathways to Doctoral Studies.
Outcomes
- Manage complex building projects and related infrastructure.
- Manage the human resources of a construction project.
- Use computers and software packages relevant to the industry and profession for the undertaking of tasks.
- Effectively communicate routes with construction professionals.
- Analyse and ethically solve problems related to the Construction Management sector.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
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Client's Requirements and Preferences:
- Demonstrating appreciation and understanding in document preparation and negotiations.
- Assessment and documentation of user needs and options.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
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Basic Functions of the Profession:
- Appointing necessary consultants and establishing project brief, objectives, priorities, constraints, assumptions, and strategies in consultation with the client.
- Preparing Construction Management Organogram and obtaining commitment from appropriate staff.
- Appointing subcontractors and suppliers, finalizing agreements.
- Selecting, recommending, and agreeing on procurement strategy for subcontractors with Principal Agent and consultants.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
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Computers and Software Packages:
- Analyzing and recommending computers and software packages used in Construction Management.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
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Communication Skills:
- Written communication skills in report writing and correspondence.
- Oral communication skills in dealing with enquiries from clients, consultants, and colleagues.
- Graphic presentation skills to assist and inform stakeholders.
- Applying communicative skills in engaging with stakeholders and disseminating information.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
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Research Theory and Techniques:
- Acquiring knowledge to analyze and address problems in construction projects.
- Demonstrating understanding of the world as related systems.
- Acting ethically in problem-solving within the Construction Management sector.
Integrated Assessment:
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Methodologies:
- Formative, summative, and diagnostic assessments.
- Multiple assessment opportunities for demonstrating Exit Level Outcomes.
- Constructive alignment between outcomes, learning activities, and assessment.
- Assessment methodologies include tests, assignments, practicals, exams, projects, portfolios, oral assessments, presentations, and a Research Project.
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Moderation:
- Summative assessments internally moderated.
- NQF Level 8 modules externally moderated according to institutional policy.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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