Mangosuthu University Of Technology Quantity Surveying

Mangosuthu University Of Technology Quantity Surveying, the information provided below are the details about Quantity Surveying programme

Department of Construction Management and Surveying

Mr Ravi Chetty	Head of Department	031 907 7558	[email protected]
Mr Mzwakhe Shange	Secretary	031 907 7558	[email protected]

VISION

At the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, we aim to provide state-of-the-art programmes, allowing our students to graduate with confidence. By keeping them abreast of happenings and trends within their chosen specialisation, we aim to produce capable, professional graduates who can help meet the needs of their local, regional and national communities.      

MISSION

We will achieve our vision by providing instructional programmes of the highest quality, which will remain relevant and up-to-date in a dynamic industry. Our focus is aimed towards, but not limited to previously disadvantaged communities and emerging contractors both locally and nationally. 

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

The purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required for our students to become competent and professional registered practicing Quantity Surveyors and Construction Managers.

This empowers our students to demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and values they have acquired through the course and make a true impact on the built environment industry in South Africa. This qualification is also structured to add personal enrichment as well as status and recognition to our graduating students. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective students must have a National Senior Certificate with the following rating codes:

English Home Language (4) or English First Additional Language (4), Mathematics (4) Physical Science (4) and any other 2-20 credit subjects. Adequate achievement rating code 3: 40%-49% in the relevant SUBJECT in the manufacturing, Engineering and Technology learning field will be an advantage. 

LIST OF SUBJECT EQUIVALENCES

Candidates must have passed the following courses with a minimum of 50% in each course on N6 level:

 Technical/FET College Subjects Passed

• Quantity Surveying N6
• Building and Structural Construction N6
• Building Administration N6

 New course subjects will be credited for subjects in the old course as follows:

• Construction Administration and Organisation T1 and T 2
• Construction Technology T1 and T2
• Construction Science T1 + Construction Mathematics T1
• Communication T1
• Quantity Surveying T2 + Price Analysis and Estimating T2

DURATION OF STUDY

Three years. 

CURRICULUM SUBJECTS

Year 1

• Applied Building Science
• Communication I
• Computer Applications I
• Construction Management I
• Quantity Surveying I
• Site Surveying 

Year 2 subjects that are completed on a semester basis together with Building Practice:

Year 2

• Construction Management II
• Construction Technology II
• Quantity Surveying II
• Building Practice

Year 3

• Construction Accounting III
• Construction Management III
• Construction Technology III
• Price Analysis and Estimating III
• Quantity Surveying III
• Structures and Concrete III 

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is undertaken in the second year over a six month/120 day period. It can be done in a Professional Quantity Surveyor’s office (PQS) or for a building construction company under the supervision of a quantity surveyor. WIL must be completed before a student can qualify to graduate.