CIVIL ENGINEERING AND GEOMATICS
BACHELOR OF GEOMATICS

Course Aim:
The aim of the course is to produce technologists for a career in geospatial science where they will work with spatial information. Graduates will be able to manipulate data and provide information about the earth to planners, engineers, environmental managers and commerce. Applicants should have an aptitude for mathematics, physical science and computers, good spatial perception, and an eye for detail. An interest in geography is strongly recommended.

Geomatics is an umbrella term, and includes the tools and techniques used in the disciplines of land surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), geodesy, and cartography. The Bachelors of Geomatics has two streams: students can choose to specialise in surveying or in Geographic Information Science (GISc).
• Surveying is the science of measuring and mapping the surface of the earth. Mapping forms the foundation of physical planning and land development. A surveyor is responsible for the collection, representation, management and retrieval of spatial data (natural and man-made features on the earth).
• GIS practitioners are responsible for the input, storage, manipulation, analysis, modelling and presentation of spatial data.

Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
The Bachelors of Geomatics prepares students for a career in geomatics (either surveying or GIS). Graduates will typically go on to register as technologists, who may start up their own practices in either the surveying or GIS fields. The geomatics profession has been declared a scarce skill by the government and as such it is essential that the required manpower is supplied to the industry. We are the only university offering a 3-year Bachelors degree in geomatics in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, or Free State. We are thus the sole providers of geomatics technologists for a large section of industry.

Competencies
A Survey technologist may be in private practice or in the employ of a private or state organisation, and conduct a wide variety of surveying jobs, such as triangulation, levelling, topographical surveying, engineering surveying and spatial data processing.

A GIS technologist may be in private practice or in the employ of a private or state organisation, and conduct a wide variety of GIS jobs, such as cartography, spatial modelling, simulation, spatial analysis, data collection and research.

Professional Registration
Students completing this qualification are eligible to register as a Survey or GISc technologist with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).

Opportunities:
The Bachelor of Geomatics has two streams – Surveying and Geographic Information Science (GISc). The Surveying stream produces survey technologists and the GISc stream produces GISc technologists.
• Surveying is the science of surveying (measuring) and mapping the face of the earth. Mapping forms the foundation of physical planning and land development. A survey technician is responsible for the collection, representation, analysis, management, and retrieval and modelling of spatial data (natural and man-made features on the earth), It involves field work for data capturing and computer data processing. You will work with geo-information technology, satellite imagery and remote sensing – to enable effective decision-making in areas from urban planning, management of natural resources and the environment, health to emergency services.
• Geographical Information Science is the science of capturing, processing, analysing and mapping spatial data (information about the earth). Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology is used to explore, visualise and analyse data. Computer-based systems bring advanced information management techniques to science, business and governments across the globe

Survey or GIS technologists may open a practice and/or join a partnership with other technologists or professionals. Technologists may carry out survey or GIS work unsupervised and may also supervise and certify the work of technicians.

Admission requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
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- NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE (NSC)
APS Score of 36 using Method 2 (see table below)

• English (First language) 5 (60%)
• Maths 5 (60%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%)
• Physical Science 5 (60%) or Technical Science 5 (60%)
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)
English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate.

• Maths (N4) 60%
• Engineering Science (N4) 60%
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV)
A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4)

• English (60%)
• Maths (60%)
• Engineering Science (60%)
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Alternatively, a completed Higher Certificate, or Advanced Certificate or National Diploma/Diploma/Diploma in Engineering Technology in Surveying/Cartography/Geomatics or cognate qualification may satisfy the minimum admission requirements.


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

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