Diploma in Building
This is a broad based qualification intended to prepare learners for supervisory and middle management level employment in the building industry and for technical and support level in the quantity surveying profession. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to support supervisors, managers, building surveyors and quantity surveyors.
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Qualification type
Diploma (Min 360)
Credits
360
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction
Subfield
Building Construction
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2033-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
This is a broad based qualification intended to prepare learners for supervisory and middle management level employment in the building industry and for technical and support level in the quantity surveying profession. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to support supervisors, managers, building surveyors and quantity surveyors.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Access may be granted, through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.
Entry requirements
- A qualification at Level 5 in Building.
- National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
- Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption.
- National Certificate Vocation, Level 4 with a relevant specialisation, granting access to Diploma studies.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Exit level outcomes
- Supervision of building projects.
- Procurement, administration and management of building projects.
- Preparation of contract documentation and administration of building contracts.
Specified Outcomes 1
- Apply knowledge of construction technology.
- Supervise site labour and subcontractors.
Specified Outcomes 2
- On-site measurement of quantities.
- Administration and control of plant, material and labour.
- Assist with management and control of the building process.
- Assist with estimating and pricing and cost control of building work.
Specified Outcomes 3
- Take off quantities of buildings.
- Assist with the preparation of bills of quantities.
- Assist with contract administration and preparation of final accounts.
- Assist with preparation of building estimates and cost reports.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
1.1 Broad knowledge on construction technology has been demonstrated
- Supervision of site labour and sub-contractors has been adequately demonstrated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
2.1 Ability to interpret and measure in accordance with the standard guides has been demonstrated
- Management principles regarding the control of resources have been applied.
- Methods and techniques of estimating and pricing have been demonstrated.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3
3.1 Ability to interpret and measure in accordance with standard guides has been demonstrated
- Appropriate methods of bill production have been demonstrated.
- Working knowledge of contract documentation has been demonstrated.
- Methods and techniques of estimating have been demonstrated.
Integrated Assessment
Will be formatively and summatively assessed by integrating, written tests, project work, practical simulation, written examinations and practical examinations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Diploma: Construction Science and Building Surveying, Level 6.
Vertical Articulation
- Bachelor of Construction Management, Level 7.
- Bachelor of Construction, Level 7.
- Bachelor of Construction Management, Level 7.
Providers currently listed
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