Diploma in Building Technology

Diploma in Building Technology.
Department of Built Environment

The Diploma in Building Technology is geared towards producing graduates that are aligned with the needs of the construction industry locally and globally. This programme is focused on the development of candidates and graduates that are technically and professionally trained to, readily serve in the built environment and the construction industry at large, as the construction industry is a key factor towards economic improvement and sustainability of the country. Furthermore, once the students have graduated from the programme they will be equipped for employability and entrepreneurship in the construction and related industries, thus with the aim to combat high levels of unemployment.

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a diploma or bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows:

- English at Level 4 [as a Home Language or First Additional Language level]

- Mathematics at Level 3 or Technical Mathematics at Level 4 (not Mathematical Literacy)

- Physical Science at Level 3 or Technical Physical Science at Level 4

Admission point score of 24

Alternative pathways for admission:

Admission of Students with a Senior Certificate, National Certificate (or Vocational level 4), International Students and Mature Age Students

In terms of the Government Gazette of 07 December 2018, WSU accepts applications from prospective students who have a National Certificate (Vocational-Level 4) and who wish to register for Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree programmes.

Admission of Students with a Senior Certificate, National Certificate (or Vocational level 4), International Students and Mature Age Students

APS point system for the Senior Certificate

Percentage HG	APS	Percentage SG	APS	Symbol	Status of achievement
90 - 100%	8	90 - 100%	7	A+	Outstanding achievement
80 - 90%	8	80 - 90%	7	A	Outstanding achievement
70 - 79%	7	70 - 79%	6	B	Meritorious achievement
60 - 69%	6	60 - 69%	5	C	Substantial achievement
50 - 59%	5	50 - 59%	4	D	Moderate achievement
40 - 49%	4	40 - 49%	3	E	Adequate achievement
30 - 39%	3	30 - 39%	2	F	Elementary achievement
0 - 29%	3	0 - 29%	1	G	Not achieved - Fail

Admission requirements for Students with a Senior Certificate, National Certificate (Vocational level 4)

Qualifications

SAQA ID

Entry requirements

Senior Certificate

NC(V)

Diploma in Building Technology

101196

Grade 12 pass with achievement in the subjects as follows.

· English (HG) with 40-49%(E)

· Mathematics (HG)/(SG) with 40-49%(E) for HG/ 50-59% (D for SG

· Physical Science (HG)/(SG) with 40-49%(E) for HG/ 50-59% (D) for SG

Admission point score of 22

Note: If the symbol attained for only one of either Mathematics or Physical Science is one symbol below the requirement, the students may apply for Senate endorsement in order to be admitted to the Diploma in Building Technology (Extended Curriculum).

The minimum admission requirements to a Higher Certificate programme are:

(a) a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training and

(b) compliance with the requirements for the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution.

(c) Must obtain 50% in the three fundamental subjects which in the case of this programme are required to be:

English, as it is the university’s language of learning and teaching (LOTL);

Mathematics (not Mathematics Literacy)

Life Orientation

(d) Must obtain 60% for three of the following compulsory vocational modules (in any combination):

Construction Planning

Construction Supervision

Materials

Carpentry and Roof work

Concrete Structures

Masonry

Plumbing

W60001 – Diploma in Building Technology
Level of Study: I
#	Module Name	Module Code	Block	No. of Credits	Offering Site	Course Convener	Module Content
1	Construction Management I	CMA15W0	0	20	Ibika Chislehurst	Dr OA Oguntona Ms Z Kulu	SECTION 1 Organisations involved in the building industry. Parties involved in the construction process. Construction companies and their organisational structures. Procurement of work. Introduction to site administration and cost control. Site meetings. SECTION 2 Management functions and components. Materials management. Management of plant and machinery. Productivity and work study. Introduction to project planning. Introduction to personnel management. Subcontractors.
2	Construction Technology I	COT15W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mr S Dywili Dr C Goldswain	Periodical evolution of construction drawings award is explained. Construction drawings are classified according to their specialization. Construction terminologies are defined Related terminologies are differentiated Relationship between terms and drawings is presented Foundational tools/drawing equipment are outlined Principles of using drawing tools are explained and demonstrated Standard drawing symbols used on construction drawings are illustrated. Requirements and principles are applied in interpretations of construction drawings. Drawing Techniques are outlined. Construction lines are differentiated. Drawing lines are demonstrated. Symbols and hatching used on construction drawings are explained and demonstrated. Standard building regulations, agreements and mantag are explained Components of building described. Different types of setting out are explained and sketched. Setting out equipment is demonstrated and sketched. Relationship between interpretation of drawings and sub-structure is explained. Different types of foundations are compared. Ground floor construction is illustrated.
3	Quantity Surveying I	QUS15W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mr. A Sandile Mr S Lufele	Introduction; Source of information and interpretation of drawings, Preparation of bills of quantities, Dimension preparation, Mensuration in quantities. Measurements and description of a single storey building in respect of foundations (including site clearance and simple demolitions), superstructure brickwork, solid floor construction, roofs, finishes (including plaster, paint and tiling to walls, conventional floors, plastered and boarded ceilings on brandering), stock steel, timber and aluminium windows, stock flush and hardwood doors (including timber and metal frames), adjustments for windows, doors and plain openings. Working up including squaring, abstracting and billing exercises.
4	Applied Building Science I	ABS15W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Dr. XN Mashwama Mrs S Fata	1. The use of the scientific calculator and the extension of basic arithmetical skills. 2. Basic applied mechanics in terms of the concepts of force, stress and deformation. 3. The development of an appreciation of the influences of loads on structures. 4. Expansion and contraction, convection and radiation of heat and orientation of buildings. 5. Sound. 6. Distribution and use of electricity. 7. Lighting of building. 8. Behaviour of fluids
5	Site Surveying I	SIS15W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Ms T Thole Ms N Luke	Linear Surveying. 2. Setting out. 3. Levelling. 4. Elementary Tachometry. 5. Contouring. 6. Surveying of land for construction. 7. Surveying of existing buildings
6	Computer Applications I	CAP15W1	1	10	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mr N Lushaba Ms Z Williams	Introduction to computers; Operating system basics; Application programmes.
7	Communications I	CCA15W2	2	10	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mrs R Morrison Mrs L Jayakrishnan	Communication Theory; Oral Presentation; Group communication and meeting procedure; Leadership skills; Technical writing and correspondence; Practical communication applications.

Level of Study: II
#	Module Name	Module Code	Block	No. of Credits	Offering Site	Course Convener	Module Content
1	Construction Management II	CMA26W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Dr. OA Oguntona Ms Z Kulu	Communication in the micro-environment of the site; Co-ordination of sub-contractors; Application of management functions and procedures; Collection and application of information on plant etc.; Compliance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act; The requirements of the Industrial Council Agreements; Monitoring of trainee tradesmen; Meetings and negotiations with works council / union representatives.
2	Construction Technology II	COT26W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Dr XN Mashwama Dr C Goldswain	Formwork materials and re-use factors, Pre-cast concrete beams and floors, Metal doors and windows, Timber doors and windows, Glass and its properties, Pre-fabricated timber trusses, Roof coverings, Eaves, flashings and rainwater goods, Dormer windows and the use of attic space in roofs, Fire places and chimneys, Fixings, fastenings and adhesives, Floor, wall and ceiling finishes, Drainage and plumbing details, Paint finishes to metal, plaster and timber, Industrial buildings.
3	Quantity Surveying II	QUS26W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mr A Zothe Mr S Lufele	1. Measuring, abstracting and billing with full description and specifications (including precast and pre-stressed concrete beams and floors. 2 Standard metal doors and windows. 3 Standard timber doors and windows. 4. Glass and its properties. 5. Prefabricated timber trusses. 6. Roof Coverings. 7. Eaves, flashings and rainwater goods. 8. Drainage and plumbing details. Note: Assignments should be structured to develop an appreciation of: systems used to develop bills of quantities (including the traditional, the cut and shuffle and the computerised methods), model preambles and preliminaries, appointment of the members of the professional teams and their fee scales, standard forms used for certificates.
4	Work Integrated Learning	WIL26W0	0	60	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mrs SV Gomba Mr S Lufele	Work Integrated Learning: Students are expected to undertake suitable work integrated learning within the construction industry. The industry includes construction companies, quantity surveying firms, construction supply companies, construction manufacturing companies, applicable government and local authority departments etc. The employer details and the nature of the work to be undertaken by the student must be construction relevant and must be described on form ‘appendix 1’ for approval by the ‘Work Integrated Learning’ academic facilitator. Students and employers must complete and sign the monthly assessment return form ‘appendix 2’ at the end of each working month.

Level of Study: III
#	Module Name	Module Code	Block	No. of Credits	Offering Site	Course Convener	Module Content
1	Construction Management III	CMA36W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Ms AZ Dumako Ms Z Kulu	Methodology for a mini-research assignment; Module 2: Mini-research assignment: Industrial Psychology as a basis for improved quality, health and safety, personnel management and public relations in the construction industry; Module 3: Construction Calculations; Module 4: Network diagrams and bar charts; Module 5: Line of balance techniques; Module 6: Site planning, administration and documentation; Module 7: Financial controls and construction budgeting; Module 8: Introduction to professional ethics in the construction industry; Module 9: Introduction to contract law and arbitration; Module 10: Industrial relations and labour law; Module 11. Introduction to the Construction Regulations of 2003; Module 12. Introduction to the National Building Regulations
2	Construction Technology III	COT36W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Dr XN Mashwama Mr L Ncunyana	1. Definition of multi-floor concepts. 2. Demolishing and setting out. 3. Soils and excavations. 4. Foundations and piles. 5. Basements and retaining walls. 6. 7. Formwork and concrete. 8. Steel structures. 9. Cladding. 10. Installation of services. 11. Finishes.
3	Analysis of Pricing & Estimating III	APE36W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mr A Zothe Mr ITJ Moss	Specifications; Estimating; Costing; Compiling Unit Rates; Evaluations and Certificates; Escalation; Final Accounts
4	Structures & Concrete III	STC36W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mr BG Ndaba Mr BG Ndaba	1. Theory of structures. 2. Concrete. 3. Formwork.
5	Quantity Surveying III	QUS36W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Mr A Zothe Mr L Ncunyana	Measurement and description of elements of multi-storey buildings including Bulk earthworks and site clearance, Load bearing and framed concrete and brick structures, Flat roofs (waterproofing to concrete roofs and sheet-metal covering and boarded roofs), Staircases (including balustrades and finishes), Structural steelwork, Finishing (comprising: facings, in-situ terrazzo, patent plaster finishes, more complex tiling, panelling, other non-standard finishes and suspended ceilings), Purpose made timber and aluminium windows and doors (including sidelights, fanlights and adjustments), Joinery fittings, Plumbing and drainage complete.
6	Construction Accounting III	COA36W0	0	20	Ibika Site Chislehurst	Dr OA Oguntona Ms N Luke	The purpose of accounting; Records and first entries; Business transactions; Bank transactions; Transactions up to trial balance; Closing entries up to balance sheet; Contact accounts; Sole owners and partnership accounts; Limited companies and close corporation accounts; Application of a construction accounting computer programme.

At the end of the academic period (year)	1	2	3	4	5
Minimum credits that student must have obtained	40	120	200	280	360

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Level	Course	Pre-Requisite	Co-Requisite
I	Quantity Surveying, I	No Pre-requisite	Students to register all level I modules
	Construction Management I
	Construction Technology I
	Site Surveying, I
	Applied Building Science I
	Computer Application I
	Communication Skills
II	Work Integrated Learning	All Level I course
	Construction Technology II	Construction Technology I
	Construction Management II	Construction Management I
	Quantity Surveying II	Quantity Surveying I	Construction Technology II
	Quantity Surveying II	Construction Technology I	Construction Technology II
III	Construction Technology III	Construction Technology II
	Construction Management III	Construction Management II
	Quantity Surveying III	Quantity Surveying II	Construction Technology III
	Quantity Surveying III	Construction Technology II	Construction Technology III
	Analysis of Pricing and Estimating	Construction Technology II	Construction Technology III
		Construction Management II	Quantity Surveying III
		Quantity Surveying II	Quantity Surveying III
	Construction Accounting	Construction Management II	Construction Management III
	Structures and Concrete	Construction Technology II	Construction Technology III

Diploma in Building Technology. Department of Built Environment

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Diploma in Building Technology.
Department of Built Environment