AdvDip (Quantity Surveying)

Nelson Mandela University

AdvDip (Quantity Surveying)

Programme Overview:

To provide students with more advanced knowledge in the Quantity Surveying discipline and the ability to apply that knowledge, skills, and values to make a meaningful contribution to the economy and national development by ensuring optimal utilisation of resources.

Faculty:

Faculty of EngineeringFaculty of the Built Environment and Technology

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 1 year. Studies may be completed over 2 academic years in consultation with the Head of Department.

Qualification type:

Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)

Department:

Department of Quantity Surveying

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

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Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

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Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

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Subjects requirements:

• Diploma: Building (360 NQF credits), or a qualification deemed equivalent by the department and approved by the Faculty Management Committee (FMC). • It is further expected of students to comply with the following additional requirements: a weighted average of 60% in the final year of study in the diploma. Students must also obtain at least 60% for the core module (Quantity Surveying) in the final year of study for entry into the Advanced Diploma programme. Alternatively: Students obtaining (55% - 59%) in either of the above criteria must submit a detailed breakdown of two years’ proven post-diploma experience, under the auspices of a mentor professionally registered with either the SACPCMP, SACQSP, or a relevant Built Environment Professional Body, as well as periods of employment, certified by the relevant company.

Career opportunities:

Employment opportunities exist mostly with construction companies, quantity surveying firms, financial institutions, local authorities, and state departments. Graduates could also be considered for middle management in the built environment sector and would be eligible to register as candidate quantity surveyors with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP).

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