Central University of Technology CUT Quantity Surveying
The Bachelor of Quantity Surveying at the Central University of Technology (CUT), Bloemfontein Campus, is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field of quantity surveying.
Program Details:
Duration: 3 years.
Enrolment Option(s): Semester 1.
SAQA Credits: 374.
NQF Level: 7.
Admission Requirements:
For Candidates Who Matriculated in 2007 or Before: A minimum of 50% in Mathematics on Standard Grade or 40% on Higher Grade.
For Candidates Who Completed the NSC in 2008 and Thereafter: A Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate, or National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations. English, Mathematics, and Physical Science are required at a minimum NQF level 4. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate, or Diploma in a related field may be acceptable.
Career Opportunities: Graduates can find employment opportunities in various sectors of the built environment, including:
- Quantity surveying consultancies.
- Financial institutions.
- Construction and specialist trade companies.
- Design and build companies.
- Building renovation and restoration companies.
- Property developers and consortia.
- Local authorities and regulatory bodies.
- National departments and implementing agencies.
- State-owned enterprises.
- Property management companies.
Instructional Offerings:
1st Year: English and Communication Studies, Digital Literacy, Construction Mathematics, Quantity Surveying 1, Construction Management 1, Residential Construction Methods, Urban Development and Sustainability, Construction Materials, Design and Construction.
2nd Year: Building Services, Construction and Development Law, Urban Development Economics, Commercial Construction Methods, Quantity Surveying 2, Contract Administration, Procurement and Tendering, Project Planning and Administration.
3rd Year: Construction Accounting, Quantity Surveying 3, Modern Methods of Construction, Construction Surveying, Work-integrated learning (WIL), Quantity Surveying Practice Project, Price Analysis and Estimating.
For more detailed information about the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying program, interested individuals can contact the Department of Built Environment at CUT. This program provides a solid foundation in quantity surveying, preparing students for diverse and dynamic career paths in the construction industry and related sectors.
