CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND QUANTITY SURVEYING
DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION
Course Aim:
The course is structured to provide a career-oriented technological education and to prepare students for supervisory level employment in the construction management, quantity surveying and allied industries in the built environment. The Diploma in Construction lays the foundation for further study towards the Advanced Diploma in Construction Management, the Advanced Diploma in Facility Management, the Advanced Diploma in Construction Management or BTech Quantity Surveying which are awarded after a further one year of study and allows for specialisation in these fields.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This is a broad-based qualification intended to prepare diplomates 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.
Professional Registration
The Diploma in Construction is accredited by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). After completion of the Advanced Diplomas in Construction Management, Construction Health & Safety, and Facility Management students will be able to apply for professional registration with the SACPCMP. After completion of the Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying, students will be able to apply for professional registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).
Opportunities:
Graduates practise as construction managers or quantity surveyors. Consultants, contractors or local authorities may employ the quantity surveyor or construction manager. Duties include taking off quantities, estimating and pricing for tendering purposes or the submission of payment certificates or managing the construction of buildings.
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 25 unweighted NSC points as per the Department of Education’s tables (scores for best 6 subjects, excluding Life Orientation).
• English (First language) 4 (50%)
• Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%)
Recommended:
Any of the following: ACC (3), BUS (3), ECON (3), CIVT (3), EGD (3), CAT (3), IT (3), PS (3), TS (3)
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)
English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate.
• Maths (N4) 60%
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV)
A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4)
• English (60%)
• Maths (60%)
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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 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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DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION
Course Aim:
The course is structured to provide a career-oriented technological education and to prepare students for supervisory level employment in the construction management, quantity surveying and allied industries in the built environment. The Diploma in Construction lays the foundation for further study towards the Advanced Diploma in Construction Management, the Advanced Diploma in Facility Management, the Advanced Diploma in Construction Management or BTech Quantity Surveying which are awarded after a further one year of study and allows for specialisation in these fields.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This is a broad-based qualification intended to prepare diplomates 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.
Professional Registration
The Diploma in Construction is accredited by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP). After completion of the Advanced Diplomas in Construction Management, Construction Health & Safety, and Facility Management students will be able to apply for professional registration with the SACPCMP. After completion of the Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying, students will be able to apply for professional registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).
Opportunities:
Graduates practise as construction managers or quantity surveyors. Consultants, contractors or local authorities may employ the quantity surveyor or construction manager. Duties include taking off quantities, estimating and pricing for tendering purposes or the submission of payment certificates or managing the construction of buildings.
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 25 unweighted NSC points as per the Department of Education’s tables (scores for best 6 subjects, excluding Life Orientation).
• English (First language) 4 (50%)
• Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%)
Recommended:
Any of the following: ACC (3), BUS (3), ECON (3), CIVT (3), EGD (3), CAT (3), IT (3), PS (3), TS (3)
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)
English Language equivalent to the National Senior Certificate.
• Maths (N4) 60%
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- NATIONAL CERTIFICATE VOCATIONAL (NCV)
A National Certificate (Vocational) at level (4)
• English (60%)
• Maths (60%)
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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 2025 academic year, and are subject to change for 2026.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:
SECOND YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
BUILDING SERVICES (BDS260S)
R 3,210.00
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (CEC260S)
R 3,210.00
CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY (CHS260S)
R 3,210.00
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 2 (CNM260S)
R 5,390.00
CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE 2 (CNS260S)
R 3,460.00
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 2 (CTY260S)
R 5,460.00
INTEGRATED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (ICP260S)
R 4,070.00
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 2 (PTC260S)
R 3,210.00
QUANTITY SURVEYING 2 (QSU260S)
R 5,430.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
BUILDING SERVICES (BDS260S)
R 3,090.00
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (CEC260S)
R 3,090.00
CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY (CHS260S)
R 3,090.00
THIRD YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
CONSTRUCTION ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CNE360S)
R 3,460.00
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 (CNM360S)
R 5,210.00
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE (BLP360S)
R 3,250.00
CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE 3 (CNS360S)
R 5,080.00
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 (CTM360S)
R 5,240.00
PRICE ANALYSIS AND ESTIMATING (PAE360S)
R 3,460.00
QUANTITY SURVEYING 3 (QSU360S)
R 5,210.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
CONSTRUCTION ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CNE360S)
R 3,460.00
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 (CNM360S)
R 5,210.00
CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE 3 (CNS360S)
R 5,080.00
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY 3 (CTM360S)
R 5,240.00
PRICE ANALYSIS AND ESTIMATING (PAE360S)
R 3,460.00
QUANTITY SURVEYING 3 (QSU360S)
R 5,210.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE (BLP360S)
R 3,260.00
Offering type: FULL-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 frees in this prospectys are for the 2025 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.