CIVIL ENGINEERING AND GEOMATICS
DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS
Course Aim:
The aim of the course is to prepare students 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 and computers, good spatial perception, and an eye for detail. An interest in geography is strongly recommended.
• Surveying (or geomatics) is the science of surveying (measuring) and mapping the face 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 analysing, modelling and presenting spatial information.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
To prepare students for a career in surveying, GIS and geomatics. Diplomates will be able to register with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).
Professional Registration
Students completing this qualification are eligible to register as a Survey or GISc technician with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).
Opportunities:
A geomatics practitioner will be able to do field surveying using GPS, design and create maps and analyse spatial information. 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.
Surveyors can practice privately or may be employed by state departments, land surveying firms or municipalities. GIS practitioners will work with mapping organisations, local authorities, planners and state departments.
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 30 using Method 2 (see table below)
• English (First language) 4 (50%)
• Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%)
• Physical Science 4 (50%) 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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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:
Mr Andre Burt - Faculty Office
021 953 8484
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DIPLOMA IN GEOMATICS
Course Aim:
The aim of the course is to prepare students 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 and computers, good spatial perception, and an eye for detail. An interest in geography is strongly recommended.
• Surveying (or geomatics) is the science of surveying (measuring) and mapping the face 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 analysing, modelling and presenting spatial information.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
To prepare students for a career in surveying, GIS and geomatics. Diplomates will be able to register with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).
Professional Registration
Students completing this qualification are eligible to register as a Survey or GISc technician with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC).
Opportunities:
A geomatics practitioner will be able to do field surveying using GPS, design and create maps and analyse spatial information. 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.
Surveyors can practice privately or may be employed by state departments, land surveying firms or municipalities. GIS practitioners will work with mapping organisations, local authorities, planners and state departments.
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 30 using Method 2 (see table below)
• English (First language) 4 (50%)
• Maths 4 (50%) or Technical Maths 5 (60%)
• Physical Science 4 (50%) 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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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:
FIRST YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
MATHEMATICS 1 (MTH152S)
R 3,540.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (CMK150S)
R 2,270.00
COMPUTER SKILLS (CMS151S)
R 3,120.00
SURVEYING 1A: PRACTICAL (SRV151S)
R 2,130.00
SURVEYING 1A: THEORY (SRV150S)
R 2,130.00
TECHNICAL DRAWING 1 (DRR150S)
R 1,420.00
TOPOGRAPHICAL DRAWING 1 (DRR151S)
R 1,420.00
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING 1 (CAD150S)
R 2,840.00
GEOGRAPHY 1 (GEO150S)
R 4,540.00
PHYSICS (PHY151S)
R 3,540.00
SURVEYING 1B: PRACTICAL (SRV161S)
R 2,130.00
SURVEYING 1B: THEORY (SRV160S)
R 2,130.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
CIVIL ENGINEERING (CIV250S)
R 3,270.00
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2 (GIS260S)
R 4,960.00
MATHEMATICS 2 (MTH261S)
R 3,720.00
PHOTOGRAMMETRY 2 (PRY260S)
R 4,960.00
STATISTICS 2 (STS260S)
R 3,540.00
SURVEY SOFTWARE 2 (SSW260S)
R 3,120.00
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
CIVIL ENGINEERING (CIV250S)
R 3,270.00
DATABASE THEORY 2 (CMA260S)
R 4,250.00
MAP PROJECTIONS 2 (MPJ260S)
R 4,250.00
SPATIAL DATA ACQUISITION 2 (SDA260S)
R 4,250.00
SURVEY SOFTWARE 2 (SSW260S)
R 3,120.00
Select one of the following electives:
CARTOGRAPHY 2 (CAR260S)
R 4,250.00
CONTROL SURVEYING 2: PRACTICAL (CSU261S)
R 2,130.00
CONTROL SURVEYING 2: THEORY (CSU260S)
R 2,130.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER ONE (JAN-JUN)
Compulsary subject(s)
LAND LAW (LAL360S)
R 5,100.00
MANAGEMENT (MCL360S)
R 4,250.00
Select one of the following electives:
ADJUSTMENT OF ERRORS 3 (AOE360S)
R 4,960.00
CADASTRAL SURVEYING 3 (CDS360S)
R 4,960.00
DATA QUALITY MANAGEMENT 3 (DQM360S)
R 4,960.00
HYDROGRAPHY 3 (HDY360S)
R 4,960.00
REMOTE SENSING 3 (RES360S)
R 4,960.00
SPATIAL ANALYSIS 3 (SPA360S)
R 4,960.00
SURVEYING 3 (SRV360S)
R 4,960.00
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
SEMESTER TWO (JUL-NOV)
Compulsary subject(s)
GIS INDUSTRIAL PROJECT 3 (GSP360S)
R 5,670.00
SURVEYING INDUSTRIAL PROJECT 3 (SUP360S)
R 5,670.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Mr Andre Burt - Faculty Office
021 953 8484
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.