CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCT MANAGEMENT
Course Aim:
The course focuses on the planning, execution and management of construction projects. The work of the construction manager mainly comprises the following:
• Pre-tender planning and programming of projects to determine the optimal use of resources.
• Post-tender refining and monitoring of construction programmes to ensure the smooth running and the completion of contracts on time.
• Quality control of labour and materials used in buildings.
• Controlling and managing sub-contractors, suppliers and the like.
• Co-ordinating the handing over of the completed projects.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for persons specialising in the field of construction management. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to independently perform services relevant to contract planning management and property development.
Professional Registration
Graduates are eligible for professional registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
Opportunities:
The main areas of employment are with building contractors and sub-contractors. Opportunities exist for self-employment, in property development, with mining houses, financial and insurance institutions, with state and semi-state departments, and in sales and marketing with retailers and manufacturers in the construction industry.
Admission requirements:
• A 360 credit Diploma in Construction or an equivalent qualification at NQF L6 in civil engineering or architecture.
• A National Diploma in Building or an equivalent qualification at NQF L6 in civil engineering or architecture.
If the applicant has an international qualification, that qualification must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority Unit for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za).
Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy. Visit the RPL page for more information
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Department: Ms C Daniels
+27 21 959 6527
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Faculty Office: Mrs T Silo
+27 21 959 6572
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ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCT MANAGEMENT
Course Aim:
The course focuses on the planning, execution and management of construction projects. The work of the construction manager mainly comprises the following:
• Pre-tender planning and programming of projects to determine the optimal use of resources.
• Post-tender refining and monitoring of construction programmes to ensure the smooth running and the completion of contracts on time.
• Quality control of labour and materials used in buildings.
• Controlling and managing sub-contractors, suppliers and the like.
• Co-ordinating the handing over of the completed projects.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for persons specialising in the field of construction management. Persons achieving this qualification will be competent to independently perform services relevant to contract planning management and property development.
Professional Registration
Graduates are eligible for professional registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
Opportunities:
The main areas of employment are with building contractors and sub-contractors. Opportunities exist for self-employment, in property development, with mining houses, financial and insurance institutions, with state and semi-state departments, and in sales and marketing with retailers and manufacturers in the construction industry.
Admission requirements:
• A 360 credit Diploma in Construction or an equivalent qualification at NQF L6 in civil engineering or architecture.
• A National Diploma in Building or an equivalent qualification at NQF L6 in civil engineering or architecture.
If the applicant has an international qualification, that qualification must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority Unit for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za).
Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy. Visit the RPL page for more information
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
FOURTH YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
COMMUNITY PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROL (CPP470S)
R 3,550.00
CONSTRUCTION ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CNE470S)
R 3,550.00
CONSTRUCTION FINANCE AND COST CONTROL (CFC470S)
R 3,550.00
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CNM470S)
R 4,970.00
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CPM470S)
R 3,550.00
Select one of the following electives:
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (ACT470S)
R 4,730.00
CONSTRUCTION LAW & PROCEDURES (CLP470S)
R 4,500.00
CONSTRUCTION MEASUREMENT (CME470S)
R 3,550.00
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (RME473S)
R 3,550.00
SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEM470S)
R 3,550.00
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CPM470S)
R 3,410.00
Select one of the following electives:
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (ACT470S)
R 4,550.00
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
COMMUNITY PROJECT PLANNING AND CONTROL (CPP470S)
R 3,410.00
CONSTRUCTION FINANCE AND COST CONTROL (CFC470S)
R 3,410.00
Select one of the following electives:
SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (SEM470S)
R 3,410.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Department: Ms C Daniels
+27 21 959 6527
Faculty Office: Mrs T Silo
+27 21 959 6572
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.