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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Undertake a research project in the built environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
116350  Undertake a research project in the built environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Building Construction 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction Physical Planning, Design and Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-11-30  2008-11-30  SAQA 2963/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2009-11-30   2012-11-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner is capable of:

Selecting an appropriate research topic within the built environment, outlining the research method to be used, undertaking research into the topic and presenting the research in a written submission.

This unit standard will provide learners with the ability to deal with ill defined, complex and unfamiliar problems using research based techniques and theory driven arguments.

This unit standard will contribute to the full development of a professional community of Construction Managers.
The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and upliftment within the construction environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following knowledge, skills attitude and / or equivalent:

Functioning at NQF level 6, or relevant experience or learning assessed and accredited to be the equivalent NQF level 6 in the field of Construction Management. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Written submission includes:
  • Abstract
  • Table of contents
  • Introduction
  • Literature review
  • Research methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions
  • Recommendations
  • References
  • Bibliography 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Select an appropriate topic and outline the method of research. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A relevant topic in the built environment, in which an investigation is undertaken is chosen and described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Precise research questions are formulated 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The proposed research and investigation methods necessary to test the research questions are described. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The possible sources from which research information relevant to the topic are available are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A project proposal is drafted for approval. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Undertake research and investigation into the topic. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sources of relevant information to test the research questions are investigated, consulted and described (Literature review) 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The information produced through the implementation of the research and investigation methods is detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Additional information is sourced and evaluated as required. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Catalogue all relevant research and investigation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The findings and conclusions drawn from the research are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The results from the research are critically analysed in accordance with construction industry norms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    All sources of relevant information used in the project are detailed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The potential for any further research or investigation into the topic is defined. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Present research in written submission. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The project is drafted into a comprehensive and presentable written submission 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The written submission document is drafted according to an accepted style and format 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The written submission is submitted in accordance with agreed time frames 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard, must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education & Training Quality Assurance Body
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education & Training Quality Assurance Body
  • The relevant Education & Training Quality Assurance Body will verify learner achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A working knowledge of the topic under discussion.
  • Research and investigation methods
  • Possible sources of research information
  • Accepted format and style for project proposal
  • Accepted format and style for written submission 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Select an appropriate topic and outline the method of research
  • A relevant topic in the built environment, in which an investigation is undertaken is chosen and described

    Catalogue all relevant research and investigation findings 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Select an appropriate topic and outline the method of research
  • The possible sources from which research information relevant to the topic is available are detailed 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Employ self management

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Undertake research and investigation into the topic
  • The written submission is submitted in accordance with agreed time frames 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Manage information

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Undertake research and investigation into the topic
  • Sources of relevant information to test the research questions are investigated, consulted and described.

    Catalogue all relevant research and investigation findings
  • The information produced through the implementation of the research and investigation methods is detailed
  • Additional information is sourced and evaluated as required. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Present research in written submission
  • The project is drafted into a comprehensive and presentable written submission
  • The written submission document is drafted according to the accepted style and format. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Demonstrate scientific and technological competence

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Catalogue all relevant research and investigation findings
  • A relevant topic in the built environment, in which an investigation is undertaken is chosen and described 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand Contextual world-systems

    Evident in the following specific outcomes and assessment criteria:

    Select an appropriate topic and outline the method of research
  • The potential for any further research or investigation into the topic is defined 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 251999, which is "Undertake research in the built environment", Level 7, 20 credits.

    Definitions:

    The type of report will depend on the purpose. The purpose of the following reports are:

    Proposal:
    A document that outlines the topic to be researched, the research questions, the research methodology to be followed and the possible sources from which the research information, relevant to the topic, will be sourced

    Research report:
    A document that demonstrates the candidate's ability to address an intellectual problem and arrive at a successful conclusion independently, whilst making a contribution to knowledge. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  58246   Bachelor of Human Settlements Development  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2018-06-30   


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