Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in Quantity Surveying
Physical Planning and Construction - Physical Planning Design and Management
Purpose and Rationale
Purpose and Rationale of the Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in Quantity Surveying
Purpose:
The Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in Quantity Surveying is a postgraduate specialisation qualification designed to prepare learners for further postgraduate study. This qualification follows the Bachelors of the Built Environment in Quantity Surveying, consolidating and deepening expertise in a specialized area of Quantity Surveying. It aims to develop research capacity in methodology and techniques of this discipline, equipping learners for more specialized and intensive learning.
Key Objectives:
- Prepare learners to work independently and responsibly, applying original thought and judgment in technical and risk-based decisions.
- Enable learners to enter a specific niche in the labor market or pursue further studies at Masters and Doctoral levels.
- Further necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills required to become a competent practising Quantity Surveyor.
- Provide preparation for careers in Quantity Surveying and related fields to contribute to the economy and national development.
Rationale:
The Bachelor of Technology in Quantity Surveying provided benefits to both employers and graduates. However, for professional registration, an Honours level qualification is necessary. The Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in Quantity Surveying is deemed the most suited qualification to follow the BTech. There is a demand from qualifying BTech learners in both private and public sectors, leading to the intention of replacing the BTech with this Honours qualification.
Important Points:
- The Honours qualification aligns with the professional council, the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession's (SACQSP) requirements of 480 Credits with a minimum of 120 Credits at Level 8.
- The compulsory research treatise is a part of this qualification, enhancing research skills.
- The courses are tailored to meet current industry requirements, ensuring graduates are prepared for the workforce.
- This qualification fulfills the SACQSP requirements for registration as a Professional Quantity Surveyor without additional conditions.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate the preparation of tender and contractual documents relating to building and civil engineering and knowledge of procurement methods.
- Demonstrate the estimation of costs and undertaking of financial management of complex construction projects including advice on payments and certification during construction.
- Apply knowledge of legal and economic issues affecting the industry in South Africa
- Display knowledge of complex property investment decisions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of using computers and software packages relevant to the industry and profession for the undertaking of tasks.
- Analyse and solve problems related to the Quantity Surveying sector.
- Demonstrate the effective communication routes with other construction professionals.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
- Quantify and document items and elements of structures, civil engineering projects, and electrical work.
- Demonstrate advice on different procurement methods suitable for different complex projects.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
- Acquire the ability to measure, price and analyse development projects.
- Draft cost plans and perform cost control and cost design.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
- Articulate legal issues and economic trends related to the construction industry.
- Apply contract conditions, legislation and policies appropriately.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
- Acquire the ability to forecast outcomes of development projects in respect of costs.
- Articulate the ability to predict the life cycle performance of buildings concerning cost and quality.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
- Apply knowledge of computers and software packages relevant to the industry and profession for the undertaking of tasks.
- Analyse and recommend the computers and software packages used by Quantity Surveyors.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
- Utilise the knowledge of research theory and techniques to analyse and address problems arising in construction projects.
- Display knowledge of the world as a set of related systems.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
- Show communications skills in report writing and correspondence.
- Articulate orally in dealing with enquiries from clients, consultants and colleagues.
- Utilise graphic presentations to assist and inform clients, consultants and colleagues in construction-related matters.
Integrated Assessment:
- This qualification will combine formative, summative and diagnostic assessment methodologies.
- There will be constructive alignment between the development of the intended outcomes, learning activities and assessment activities.
- Assessment methodologies will include tests, assignments, practicals, exams, projects, portfolios, oral assessments, presentations and a Research Project.
- All summative assessments will be subjected to internal moderation.
- All NQF Level 8 modules will be subjected to external moderation.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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