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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
119487  Postgraduate Diploma in Construction 
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-   HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 12 - Physical Planning and Construction  Building Construction 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0333/25  2025-07-10  2028-07-10 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2029-07-10   2032-07-10  

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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction qualification is to provide learners with the environment to develop knowledge and skills to make effective contributions to their disciplines and to the rapidly changing world. This qualification is designed to prepare learners for master's study through the deepening of their knowledge and understanding of theories, methodologies, and practices, as well as through the application of advanced problem solving to construction project management-related problems, advice on the design of appropriate construction methods and qualifications in big enterprises and the management and delivery of construction projects in such enterprises. The qualification will prepare learners for various specialisations in construction planning and cost control, construction project management, and facilities management to demonstrate initiative and responsibility when employed in national, local, and provincial government departments/authorities, as well as with consulting construction and civil contractors, financiers, property developers, and project managers, or opportunities of being self-employed.

Upon completion of this qualification, qualifying learners will able be to:
  • Apply appropriate construction project management principles, practices, and strategies to construction projects.
  • Exhibit the competence to effectively communicate with construction clients and stakeholders for example regarding the construction project budget and construction project progress.
  • Display competence in terms of undertaking financial feasibility studies for built environment projects.
  • Demonstrate adequate understanding of broader elements of sustainability and the basic science behind the major environmental influences on constructing sustainability: the greenhouse effect; gases and associated sinks, and emissions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding relating to construction cost estimation in practice and its applicability in terms of managing production processes of price determination documents for built environment projects.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of different technology trends in cost estimating and cost control to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.
  • Produce quality, highly capable, and knowledgeable employees (construction graduates) with strong cognitive and technical abilities, who will meet the growing infrastructural demands of a developing South Africa.
  • Provide the educational base in construction for registration with professional bodies including the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) and the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP). 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    The institution has an approved Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy which is applicable to equivalent qualifications for admission into the qualification. RPL will be applied to accommodate applicants who qualify. RPL thus provides alternative access and admission to qualifications, as well as advancement within qualifications. RPL may be applied for access, credits from modules and credits for or towards the qualification.

    RPL for access:
  • Learners who do not meet the minimum entrance requirements or the required qualification that is at the same NQF level as the qualification required for admission may be considered for admission through RPL.
  • To be considered for admission in the qualification based on RPL, applicants should provide evidence in the form of a portfolio that demonstrates that they have acquired the relevant knowledge, skills, and competencies through formal, non-formal and/or informal learning to cope with the qualification expectations should they be allowed entrance into the qualification.

    RPL for exemption of modules:
  • Learners may apply for RPL to be exempted from modules that form part of the qualification. For a learner to be exempted from a module, the learner needs to provide sufficient evidence in the form of a portfolio that demonstrates that competency was achieved for the learning outcomes that are equivalent to the learning outcomes of the module.

    RPL for credit:
  • Learners may also apply for RPL for credit for or towards the qualification, in which they must provide evidence in the form of a portfolio that demonstrates prior learning through formal, non-formal and/or informal learning to obtain credits towards the qualification.
  • Credit shall be appropriate to the context in which it is awarded and accepted.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Bachelor of Construction, Level 7, with an average pass mark of at least 60% in one of the fields in Quantity Surveying; Construction Management; Construction Health and Safety, and Facility Management or other Built Environment related field (Civil Engineering or Architectural Technology or Urban and Regional Planning)
    Or
  • Advanced Diploma in Construction Health and Safety, Level 7, with an average pass mark of at least 60% in one of the fields in Quantity Surveying; Construction Management; Construction Health and Safety, and Facility Management or other Built Environment related field (Civil Engineering or Architectural Technology or Urban and Regional Planning).
    Or
  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies, NQF Level 7, with an average pass mark of at least 60% in one of the fields in Quantity Surveying; Construction Management; Construction Health and Safety, and Facility Management or other Built Environment related field (Civil Engineering or Architectural Technology or Urban and Regional Planning). 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework Level 8, totalling 120 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 8, 120 Credits:
  • Construction Project Management, 20 Credits.
  • Construction and Property Economics, 15 Credits.
  • Sustainable Construction Methods and Engineering, 15 Credits.
  • Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control, 15 Credits.
  • Professional Practice, 13 Credits.
  • Construction Finance and Business Management,12 Credits.
  • Research Methodology, 6 Credit.
  • Construction Treatise, 24 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Apply appropriate construction project management principles, practices, and strategies to construction projects.
    2. Exhibit the competence to effectively communicate with construction clients and stakeholders for example regarding the construction project budget and construction project progress.
    3. Display competence in terms of undertaking financial feasibility studies for built environment projects.
    4. Demonstrate adequate understanding of broader elements of sustainability and the basic science behind the major environmental influences on constructing sustainability: the greenhouse effect; gases and associated sinks, and emissions.
    5. Demonstrate an understanding relating to construction cost estimation in practice and its applicability in terms of managing production processes of price determination documents for built environment projects.
    6. Ability to evaluate the efficacy of different technology trends in cost estimating and cost control to apply these skills in a real-world scenario.
    7. Comprehend and apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional construction practice.
    8. Demonstrate competence in terms of how to run construction businesses and their applicability.
    9. Apply knowledge of the research process and the ethical requirements to a built environment research project.
    10. Communicate the research findings convincingly in written, visual, electronic, and verbal forms, including the use of software systems and packages appropriate to the construction industry. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Apply appropriate project management principles and practices to a construction project.
  • Develop specific project management strategies that will enable the successful completion of a construction project.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Effectively communicate with construction clients and stakeholders during the various phases of a construction project.
  • Prepare professional presentations and technical reports appertaining to construction project progress using relevant industry and academic tools.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Interrogate multiple sources of knowledge regarding the factors affecting the feasibility of proposed property developments.
  • Undertake financial feasibility studies for built environment projects.
  • Compile reports related to financial viability studies of different types of property developments; value management and life-cycle costing.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Apply scientific and engineering knowledge to the integrated understanding of broader elements of sustainability.
  • Use modern engineering tools, including information technology for analysing greenhouse effects, gases and associated sinks, and emissions on the environment.
  • Interrogate different sustainability concepts and their applicability to a construction project.
  • Investigate the impact of traditional/conventional construction activity on the environment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Produce accurate cost estimates for a conceived construction project and further produce final estimates for an initiated construction project.
  • Apply scientific and engineering knowledge to manage production processes of price determination documents for built environment projects.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Apply cost estimating and cost control software for managing built environment projects.
  • Apply the principles of estimating and cost control to more complex building measurements using digital technologies and tools.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Apply scientific and engineering knowledge to effectively solve 'real world' problems.
  • Exhibit professionalism in the workplace.
  • Identify issues which relate to professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of construction practice.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
  • Analyse the challenges affecting the growth of SMEs and large businesses within the construction industry.
  • Evaluate the critical success strategies for the competitive advantage of indigenous construction firms.
  • Assess the financial risks in terms of running construction businesses.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Conduct independent research in terms of construction management.
  • Ascertain and address ethical issues related to the built environment research project.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 10:
  • Prepare a PowerPoint presentation to convey the results of a research project.
  • Justify the selection of problem area, survey methods and data collection as well as the inferences and conclusions made. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    There is close comparability between the South African qualification and most other qualifications offered in the Commonwealth countries in terms of specialisation content. The universities in Europe, Australia, Singapore/US (Emeritus Institute of Management (Singapore) and Columbia University Engineering Executive Education (United States of America) and Makerere University in Uganda are all designed to cover only one area of specialisation such as construction project management, or construction management, or construction law. However, the content is close in terms of specialisation content.

    Careful attention was given to the formulation of an appropriate title for the qualification due to the context of the built environment disciplines and professions in South Africa. It is worth noting that most of the qualifications offered in the universities in Europe and Australia in the Commonwealth are titled Construction Management rather than Management of Construction. Construction is generally regarded as the process of constructing a building or infrastructure. The construction process entails the planning, design, financing, and physical execution of the project until it is ready for use. Management comprises the strategic and coordination activities performed to successfully achieve the goals of a project. Construction Management would ordinarily be an appropriate umbrella name for the qualification - at least within the Commonwealth if not in the United States. Internationally, most people in the field refer to construction management to encompass the various activities involved in the management of construction work, and that would ordinarily include construction project management.

    However, the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP), which is the statutory Council responsible for professional practice, makes a distinction when it comes to the definition and practice of construction management (CM) and construction projects management (CPM). The SACPCMP defines construction management (CM) as the management of the physical construction process within the built environment and includes the co-ordination, administration, and management of resources. The Construction Manager is the one point of responsibility in the process. The SACPCMP then differentiates the definition of construction project management (CPM) as the management of the physical construction process within the built environment from conception to completion, including management of related professional services. The Construction Project Manager is the one point of responsibility in the process.

    The scope of the South African qualification would cover both construction management and construction project management as defined by the SACPMP, hence there is a need to have an all-encompassing name such as Management of Construction. This will allow for the specificity of the field of study of the qualification whilst offering the required flexibility for Construction Economics and Management. Furthermore, the world is constantly changing, and it is important to have an inclusive name that does not have the potential to become embroiled in the CM /CPM arguments and generally appeals to the wider community in the CM and CPM space. Therefore, describing the focus of the qualification as Management of Construction rather than Construction Management is more appropriate, inclusive, and responsive, particularly in the South African context. This should broaden the qualification's appeal, give a competitive advantage, and help attract a wider pool of applicants.

    This qualification has been compared with similar qualifications offered by the following international countries.

    Countries: United Kingdom.
    Institution: University of Brighton
    Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management.
    Credits: 120
    Duration: One-year full-time

    Entry Requirements:
    Honours degree; or other degree plus at least two years postgraduate experience in a position of responsibility; or full membership of a relevant chartered professional body.

    Purpose:
    The construction industry is complex with many different elements to consider during the life cycle of a project and beyond. The qualification will build knowledge of what is needed to successfully organise and plan complex construction projects. Learn how to diagnose corporate problems and manage a multitude of areas including people, finance, and risk.
    Understand the significance of processes, technology, and people to the ultimate success of projects in the construction industry

    Exit Level Outcomes:
    Upon completion of the qualification, qualifying learners will be able to:
  • Gain a critical understanding of the construction management process within the project life cycle
  • Develop a wider knowledge and understanding of the operational aspects of a project, from a specialised construction management view
  • Develop advanced research, analytical, presentation and communication skills and demonstrate team working, leadership and independent solution-driven critical thinking
  • Analyse the operational environment, problem solve and manage operations effectively on site.
  • Develop your understanding of a project's business case, design, client requirements and construction law, considering the needs of people, resources, organisations, materials, and its impact on the environment.
  • Working in a team, produce and appraise a proposal for a complex project based on a real-world scenario.
  • Balance timings, costs, and performance with the needs of health, safety, welfare and the environment, and produce plans and build skills using specialist industry software.

    Qualification structure:
    The England qualification consists of the following compulsory modules.

    Compulsory Modules, 120 Credits:
  • Construction Technology and Building Services, 30 Credits.
  • Research Project, 60 Credits.
  • Commercial Management, 30 Credits.

    Assessment:
    Learner will be assessed through a mix of coursework, presentations, and exams. These will assess knowledge and skills and help develop graduate attributes valued by employers including communication and presentation skills; IT and numeracy skills; and teamwork, project, and time management skills.
    Learners will also build intellectual skills required for problem solving, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation, creativity, and innovation. Coursework consists of essays, reports, surveys, design projects, teamwork, and progress tests.

    Similarities:
  • Both the University of Brighton (UB) and the South African (SA) qualifications are offered over one-year of full-time study.
  • Both the UB and SA qualifications carry a weighting of 120 credits.
  • Both the England qualification and the SA qualification have similar modules such as Construction Technology and Building Services.
  • Both qualifications are assessed through formative and assessment methods.
  • Both qualifications articulate to master's degree.

    Differences:
    The UB qualification requires an honour's degree or other degree plus at least two years postgraduate experience in a position of responsibility; or full membership of a relevant chartered professional body while the SA qualification requires a bachelor's degree.

    Country: New Zealand
    Institution: Massey University
    Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
    Duration: One year full-time
    NQF Level: NZQF level 8
    Credits: 120 credits

    Entry Requirements:
    To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction you will have been awarded or qualified for:
    the Bachelor of Construction degree.
    Or
    Relevant bachelor's degree followed by a relevant Postgraduate Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

    Purpose/Rationale:
    There is over $100 billion in construction work (covering both building and infrastructure work) to be done in New Zealand alone over the next 30 years. Demand in many countries beyond New Zealand is even bigger. There is massive work to be done and there is high demand at all levels of work in the construction industry, ranging from construction tradespeople to construction professionals. The qualification is thus designed to address the skills shortage in the construction management field. The qualification will help learners become construction professionals, with relevant knowledge and skills the industry needs.

    On completion of the qualification, learners will be well equipped to aim for senior positions in the industry after gaining requisite experience. International trends are for employers to reward postgraduate study well, especially in larger enterprises. The skills learners learn are increasingly recognised as setting you apart from other potential employees.

    Exit Level Outcomes:
    The qualification will develop learners in the following competencies.
  • Understanding of organizational and technological aspects of building construction and infrastructure engineering structure construction.
  • Design organization and technology of construction work performed during the construction preparation stage.
  • Identify and resolve organizational and technological problems during the construction process.
  • Organize the construction site and operate the construction of infrastructure engineering and building construction structures.
  • Planning, organizing and managing the production and business processes of lesser or medium complexity within the business systems.

    Qualification structure:
    The qualification consists of the following compulsory modules.

    Compulsory modules.
  • Leadership and Teamwork, 15 Credits.
  • Managing Financial Resources, 15 Credits.
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management, 15 Credits.
  • Digital Transformation, 15 Credits.
  • Emergency Management, 30 Credits.
  • Sustainable Development, 30 Credits.
  • Sustainable Development Goals in Practice, 30 Credits.
  • Planning Law, 30 Credits.
  • Implementation and Management of Systems Security, 15 Credits.
  • Location Systems: Spatial Databases, Tools, and Applications, 15 Credits.
  • Location Data: Mapping, Analysis and Visualisation, 15 Credits.
  • User Interface Design and Evaluation, 15 Credits.
  • Ultimate Change Economics and Policy, 30 Credits.
  • Environmental Economics for Non-Economists, 15 Credits.
  • Economic Growth, International and Development Economics, 30 Credits.
  • Supply Chain Analytics, 15 Credits
  • Value Chain Management, 15 Credits.
  • Quality Improvement, 15 Credits.
  • Quality System Development and Management, 15 Credits.

    Articulation:
    On completion of the postgraduate diploma, learners will be well equipped to aim for senior positions in the industry after gaining requisite experience. Alternatively, learners could continue to the master's, provided they meet the required academic performance.

    Similarities:
  • Both the Massey University (MU) and the South African (SA) qualifications are offered over a period of one-year full time.
  • Both qualifications carry a weighting of 120 credits and registered at NQF/NZQF Level 8.
  • The MU and the SA qualifications have similar entry requirements which is a Bachelor of Construction degree.
  • Both the MU and SA qualifications offer a steppingstone to a research-based degree and aimed at addressing the shortage of qualified graduates with skills in construction.
  • The MU qualification and the SA qualification are comparable in modules such as Economic Growth, International and Development Economics.
  • Both qualifications articulate vertically to master's degree.

    Country: Uganda
    Institution: Makerekere University
    Qualification Title: Postgraduate Diploma in Construction and Project Management
    Credits: 120
    Duration: One-year full time

    Entry Requirements:
    To qualify for admission, a candidate must be a holder of a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent, from a recognized university preferably combined with working experience in a relevant field. The relevant disciplines are Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Land Economics, and Physical Planning. For other disciplines, the Graduate Studies and Research Committee will decide whether Construction Management forms an integral part to determine whether candidates from such disciplines qualify to be admitted to the PGD (CPM) Programme.

    Purpose:
    The specific objectives of the qualification are as follows:
  • To enable graduates, learners undergo a programme of upgrading and updating their technical knowledge in a specialized field of Construction Project Management.
  • To promote acquisition of advanced practical and demand-driven skills in construction.
  • To equip professionals with expertise in the use of applied construction project management skills.
  • To produce a graduate who can be manager of construction processes and projects.
  • To enable professionals to solve multi-faceted issues of the day-to-day activities independently and effectively in the construction field.
  • To produce graduates who can continue with graduate studies i.e., can advance to do a Master's degree.

    Rationale:
    The need for the qualification arose out of the demand by practicing professionals in the construction industry to upgrade their project management skills and advance their careers. The thrust of the demand being targeted on focused short-time courses that are tailored to the demand-driven needs in practice. The availability of the market for this programme is evidenced by the number of professionals expressing desire for further training to meet the needs of the construction industry in three respects of managing construction projects. Having construction professionals with focused knowledge in construction project management is in conformity with the strategic direction of the institution and the nation.

    The qualification is intended for learners who need to do graduate level training to become good managers in construction and those who wish to advance their knowledge in construction management. The qualification prepares learners to pursue careers which include graduate civil engineers, architects, construction managers, quantity surveyors, land economists and physical Planners, Defence (Armed) Forces-Engineers Brigade, Police and so on.

    Qualification structure:
    Comparability between qualifications: Close comparability with the content of the construction project management specialisation
    Compulsory Modules:
  • Advanced Mathematics.
  • Computer Applications in Engineering.
  • Environmental Studies.
  • Project Management and Control.
  • Construction Economics.
  • Research methodology and Scientific Writing.
  • Advanced Construction Technology.
  • Contracts Law and Management.
  • Construction Business Management.
  • Site Management and Practice.
  • Project Report.

    Similar modules to be offered on the HEQSF aligned Postgraduate Diploma in Construction qualification include:
  • Construction Project Management.
  • Construction and Property Economics.
  • Research methodology.
  • Construction Finance and Business Management, and Construction Treatise.
  • Project Report

    Assessment:
    Coursework consists of Progressive Assessment (Tests and Assignments) assessed at 40%. A minimum of two coursework assignments/tests are required per course. For the Post Graduate Diploma project, written documents (proposals and progress reports) and oral presentations will be marked. The oral presentations will attract 2 Credit points.

    Post Graduate Diploma Project Learners are required to demonstrate their ability to independently formulate a detailed Project Proposal, as well as develop and demonstrate their Project thoroughly.
  • A candidate shall be allowed to formally start on the Project after the second semester.
  • A candidate shall submit a Project/Field study proposal to the School of Built Environment Graduate Studies and Research Committee during the second semester.
  • A candidate shall not be allowed to formally start on research/project/field report unless he/she has passed all the core courses.
  • The candidate shall execute the Project during the recess term.
  • Each candidate shall hand in three hard copies and one soft copy of the project/field report by the end of the recess term. Passing of a project to pass the project, the candidate shall satisfy the examiners in a written report and presentation.

    Articulation:
    The qualification encourages those who will have successfully obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management to continue within a period of three years of completing the Diploma and obtain a Master of Science degree in Construction Management.

    Similarities:
  • Both the Makerere University (MU) and the South African (SA) qualifications have the same 120 credits.
  • Both the SA and MU qualifications are completed over one-year full time.
  • The overall objective of both the MU and the SA qualifications is to produce highly skilled project management professionals in the construction industry with adequate knowledge to respond to the demands of the practical world.
  • The MU and SA qualification will be assessed based on 100 total marks weighted as follows: Formative assessment/course work constitutes 40% and summative assessment comprising written examination constitutes 60% of the final mark.
  • Both qualifications articulate vertically to master's degree.

    Country: Australia
    Institution: Bond University
    Qualification Title: Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice
    Duration: Two semesters- one-year full time
    Delivery Mode: On Campus and Remote
    Due to current travel restrictions, this program will temporarily be delivered using a mixture of on-campus, remote and multi-modal classes to support and engage all learners, from all parts of the world.

    Purpose:
    The BU qualification provide training to learners from varied backgrounds how to manage building projects from physical execution to financial analysis and funding. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, learners may choose to complete an additional four subjects to gain a master's qualification.

    The qualification will provide you with access to a wide range of career pathways in the construction industry. Opportunities include building and construction management, contract administration, site management, facilities management, building services, quantity surveying, property development, project management, cost management and general management. The skill sets obtained in this degree may also be applied to related sectors such as civil engineering and mining. Graduates will be equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of sustainable development and will be able to seek work anywhere in Australia or around the world.

    Construction is a fast-paced and evolving industry, with sustainability a prominent concern for both the private and government sectors. The Graduate Diploma in Construction Practice equips learners with the highly sought-after skills needed to apply innovative and adaptable solutions within complex environments.

    Qualification structure:
    The BU qualification consists of the following compulsory and elective modules:

    Compulsory Modules, 50 Credits:
  • Understanding Buildings, 10 Credits.
  • Research Project, 40 Credits.

    Elective II Modules, 50 Credits (Select five modules from the following options):
  • Measurement I, 10 Credits.
  • Commercial Construction and Engineering, 10 Credits.
  • Project Contract Administration, 10 Credits.
  • Building Services, 10 Credits.
  • Principles of Project Management, 10 Credits.
  • Structures and Materials, 10 Credits.

    Elective II Modules, 20 Credits (Select two modules from the following options):
  • Building Controls and Regulation, 10 Credits.
  • Expert Witness and Dispute Resolution, 10 Credits.
  • Real Estate Property Rights, 10 Credits.
  • Sustainable Refurbishment and Retrofit, 10 Credits.
  • Building Pathology and Forensic Engineering, 10 Credits.
  • Planning and Assessment Processes, 10 Credits.

    Intensive mode delivery:
    Intensive mode delivery is a compact and time-efficient way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on professional and personal lifestyles. Each subject is delivered over two weekends during the semester. There are two sets of three-day sessions per subject, scheduled Thursday to Saturday (approximately six to eight contact hours per day) with a break of four or five weeks between session one and session two of each subject. International learners are required to be on campus every week

    Assessment:
    Participants will receive 40 hours of combined lectures, discussion groups, case studies and workshops during contact hours.

    Similarities:
  • Both University (BU) and the South African (SA) qualifications are offered over one year of full-time study.
  • The BU and SA qualification have 120 credits.
  • Both BU and SA qualifications require completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent at an approved institution.
  • Both qualifications ae well suited to professionals who have been working in the industry and require a formal qualification. The qualifications focus on the organisation and management of project resources (people, process, products, energy, finance, space) to deliver building projects on time, within cost, and of the defined scope and quality.

    Differences:
    The BU qualification consists of both compulsory and elective modules whereas and SA qualification consists of compulsory modules and no electives. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Management, NQF Level 8.
  • Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Project Management, NQF Level 8.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Design Management, NQF Level 8.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Health and Safety Management, NQF Level 8.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Quantity Surveying, NQF Level 8.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Urban Development, NQF Level 8.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Procurement, NQF Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Construction, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Science in Construction Economics, NQF Level 9.
  • Master of Science in Construction Management, NQF Level 9.
  • Masters: Construction Management (Built Environment), NQF Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
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    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
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