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Higher Occupational Certificate: Quantity Surveyor Assistant

NQF Level 5SAQA ID 124427188 credits2 YearsFull-time

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Higher Occupational Certificate: Quantity Surveyor Assistant

Programme Overview

Quantity surveying fundamentals and cost management.

SAQA & Registration

SAQA Qualification ID124427

NQF LevelNQF Level 5

Total Credits188

Qualification TypeHigher Occupational Cert

Quality CouncilQCTO - Quality Council for Trades and Occupations

Accreditation / Quality AssuranceCBE — Recognised

This qualification is registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Highbury programme availability and intake status are confirmed by Admissions. Detailed regulatory evidence is published on the Accreditation page.

Frame of Learning

Knowledge Modules

67credits

7 modules

Theory and subject knowledge that underpins the occupation.

Practical Skills Modules

71credits

7 modules

Hands-on skills developed in simulated and supervised settings.

Workplace Experience Modules

50credits

5 modules

Structured experience completed in an approved workplace.

Admission Requirements

Official Minimum Entry Requirement (SAQA)

An NQF Level 4 qualification, with mathematics and science.

Highbury Application Documents

Certified copy of ID or passport
Certified copies of highest school results
Proof of residential address

Curriculum

Project Scope214904-001-00-KM-015 cr
Drawings and Mensuration214904-001-00-KM-028 cr
Measurement of Aspects Specific to Construction214904-001-00-KM-0315 cr
Project Cost Estimation and Viability Planning and Reporting214904-001-00-KM-0411 cr
Procurement, Tendering, and Contractual/Legal Processes214904-001-00-KM-0512 cr
Managing the Financial and Administration Aspects Related to QS Practice (during and after construction phases)214904-001-00-KM-0610 cr
Work Performance214904-001-00-KM-076 cr

Assessment Criteria

Internal Assessment

Continuous formative assessment and practical tasks are conducted throughout the programme, supported by a portfolio of workplace evidence and a logbook completed under supervision. Internal assessment follows the criteria and weighting stipulated in the official curriculum.

External Assessment

The qualification concludes with an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted through the relevant assessment quality partner. Learners must complete all modules and internal assessment requirements before admission to the final external assessment.

Delivery Mode and Duration

Highbury Delivery Arrangement

Study ModeFull-time

Highbury Duration2 Years

CampusPretoria Campus, 378 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, Gauteng

Learning PlatformHighbury Digital Campus

Learning ArrangementClassroom + practical + workplace

IntakesConfirmed by Admissions

Delivery combines structured classes and practical sessions with a compulsory workplace component arranged with approved employers, supported online through the Highbury Digital Campus. The duration above is Highbury’s delivery schedule and is separate from the official SAQA credit value.

Articulation and RPL

Articulation

Horizontal: There are no horizontal articulation possibilities within the OQSF, as there were no registered qualifications available at the time when this qualification was recommended for registration. Vertical: There are no vertical articulation possibilities within the OQSF, as there were no registered qualifications available at the time when this qualification was recommended for registration.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL may be used for access to the programme and, where applicable, for credits or exemption against completed modules, in line with official RPL policy. Contact Admissions for an RPL evaluation.

Career Pathways

Quantity Surveyor AssistantEstimatorCost Controller

Workplace Experience

Workplace experience is compulsory: 5 modules totalling 50 credits, completed in an approved workplace under supervision with a logbook and portfolio of evidence. Highbury supports learners with placement arrangements through its employer partnerships.

Processes to participate as a Quantity Surveyor Assistant in Project Scope Definition (pre-construction phase)
Processes to Analyse Construction Drawings and Measure Aspects Specific to Construction
Processes to Participate as a Quantity Surveyor Assistant in Cost Estimation, performing a Viability study and completing a Viability Study report
Processes to participate as a Quantity Surveyor Assistant in procurement, Tendering, and Contractual/Legal processes

Certification

Highbury College may issue permissible institutional records, statements and completion documents. The official occupational qualification certificate is issued by the responsible quality council or certification authority after all prescribed requirements have been met.

Certification follows successful completion of all modules and the final external integrated summative assessment.

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Official qualification information sourced from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Highbury-specific delivery, fees, intake and campus arrangements are maintained separately by Highbury College.

Programme availability and intake dates are confirmed by Highbury Admissions.

View official SAQA record Last verified: 2026-07-12Factsheet v1.0