Higher Certificate in Construction

Career Opportunities & Professional Pathways

Graduates of the Higher Certificate in Construction are equipped with foundational studies for careers within the built environment disciplines. This qualification combines essential construction management and quantity surveying skills, contributing substantially to national economic development and infrastructure projects. Career pathways include:

  • Construction Site Operations: Site Supervisor, Site Establishment Coordinator, and Construction Foreman, applying practical skills in Site Establishment and Supervision and Construction Technology.
  • Quantity Surveying & Estimating Support: Junior Estimator, Quantity Surveying Assistant, and Tendering Administrator, utilising core competencies in Measurement, Estimating and Tendering, and Construction Mathematics.
  • Project Management & Contract Administration: Construction Project Assistant and Contract Administrator, leveraging knowledge from Construction Management and Fundamentals of Contract Law.
  • Built Environment & Human Settlements: Human Settlement Development Assistant and Building Science Technician, applying principles from Physical Building Science and the Fundamentals of Human Settlement Development.
  • Academic Progression: Direct entry into advanced industry-related Diplomas or Bachelor’s Degrees, providing the required foundation for eventual registration as a Candidate Professional with the SACQSP or SACPCMP.
Higher certificate : Higher Certificate in Construction

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Campus

Duration of Programme

SAQA Credits

NQF Level

Bloemfontein Campus

1 year (full-time)

140

5

Minimum Credits Required: 140

Programme-Specific Requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Higher Certificate pass (or higher), achieving a minimum score of 27 on the CUT scoring scale, plus a minimum pass mark of 50% (Rating 4) in both Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

Required Prior Instructional Offerings & Prerequisites

  • Mathematical Literacy is not accepted for this programme.
  • Candidates with a CUT scoring scale score of 23 to 26 may be considered subject to a selection process, which could include writing an admission selection test.
  • Applicants in possession of a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) will be evaluated according to the specific selection requirements approved by Senate.

  • 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.

Selection Process & Additional Requirements

Prospective students may be subject to a selection process. All general university regulations regarding admission apply. Please note that all students must successfully complete the compulsory Academic Literacy and Communication Studies module to graduate. The programme consists of compulsory core modules and required electives. For full details on credit requirements (minimum 140 SAQA credits) and complete module structures, please consult the Student Calendar.


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 provides the foundational base required for eventual professional registration, ensuring your qualification is recognised by industry-leading statutory bodies:

  • SACPCMP Accreditation: Accredited by the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP).
  • Professional Pathway: Serves as a foundational stepping stone towards registration as a Candidate Professional with the SACPCMP or the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) upon completion of further advanced studies.

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