Bachelor of Construction in Health and Safety Management

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

Employment opportunities for graduates of this programme exist across the broader built environment, including building construction, civil works, and non-residential construction. Graduates may become part of a design or development team, be self-employed, or act as consultants to the construction industry. As an officer, representative, agent, or manager, graduates can pursue varying and challenging careers across a range of sectors, including:

  • Health & Safety Consultancies: Health and Safety Officers, Risk Assessors, and Safety Compliance Consultants, utilising specialised knowledge in Industrial Health and Safety Management, Facility and Building Safety, and Environmental Safety Management.
  • Construction & Specialist Trade Companies: Site Safety Managers, Construction Health and Safety Representatives, and Project Administrators, applying core competencies in Construction Management, Project Planning and Administration, and Construction Health and Safety.
  • Design, Build & Renovation Companies: Construction Project Coordinators and Safety Design Integrators, leveraging skills in Design and Construction, Structures and Concrete, and Construction and Development Law to ensure safe and compliant project delivery.
  • Public Sector & Regulatory Bodies: Safety Inspectors and Compliance Officers for local authorities, national departments, implementing agencies, and State-Owned Enterprises, ensuring adherence to statutory construction law and urban development sustainability standards.
Bachelor : Bachelor of Construction in Health and Safety Management

B_CHSM

Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus

3 years (full-time)

360

7

Minimum Credits Required: 374

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent qualification.

Required Subjects & Pass Levels

  • Mathematics: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
  • Physical Sciences: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
  • English: Minimum 50% (Level 4)
  • CUT Scoring Scale (APS): Minimum 32 points

Understanding Your Matric Pass Level

To help you understand your eligibility, here is a quick guide to the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pass levels. This programme requires a Bachelor’s Pass.

Bachelor’s Pass (Required)

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 50% (Level 4), including Home Language (40%). Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows application for a degree course.

Diploma Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Four subjects must be at least 40% (Level 3), including Home Language (40%). LOLT must be at least 30%. You may fail one subject. This allows enrolment for a diploma course at a university of technology.

Certificate Pass

Pass 6 of 7 subjects. Two subjects above 40%, four subjects above 30%, including Home Language (40%). You may fail one subject. This allows study for a higher certificate.


Selection Process & Additional Requirements

  • NCV Applicants: Applicants in possession of a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be evaluated according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate.
  • Alternative Entry: A higher certificate, advanced certificate, or diploma in a cognate field may satisfy the minimum admission requirements.
  • Mandatory Graduation Modules: No student will be allowed to graduate without successfully completing both the Academic Literacy and Communication Studies module and Personal Information Management.

Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.


Need the Full Programme Details? Consult the Student Calendar

We know that choosing your future is a big step! While this page gives you the key highlights, the official CUT Student Calendar is your complete, authoritative guide. We highly recommend reviewing it to see full details on this programme, including admission criteria, complete module structures, assessment rules, and what to expect during your studies.

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Accreditation & Professional Registration

This programme is officially accredited and designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring your qualification is recognised by the leading statutory body for construction management in South Africa:

  • SACPCMP Accreditation: Fully accredited by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
  • Professional Pathway: This qualification provides the foundational academic requirements for eventual professional registration in health and safety management categories with the SACPCMP, subject to their specific experiential and registration criteria.

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