Higher Certificate in Human Settlement Development at Nelson Mandela University

This is a 120 credits Certificate programme, comprising eight modules that are offered and to be completed at NQF Level 5 over a minimum duration of one-year and maximum of two years of registration. The main purpose of this Certificate is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge so that practitioners acquire the skills and attributes required to operate with efficiency and effectiveness in the three spheres of government in matters related to Human Settlement Development.

Faculty: Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology  |  Duration: 1 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The Higher Certificate in Human Settlement Development has the purpose to provide theoretical and practical knowledge so that practitioners acquire the skills and attributes to operate in the three tiers of government in matters related to Human Settlement Development. Programme outcomes: After completion of this programme the student will be able to: explain relevant project management concepts and skills such as planning, programming, cost control; explain the level of Housing Chapters of IDPs in using use knowledge of sustainable human settlements and integrated development planning; argue for low-income human settlement development by using knowledge of relevant construction management principles; apply critical citizenship in housing and human settlement development programmes and projects; explain how methods and tools of monitoring and evaluating influence efficient and effective implementation of human settlement policies and programmes within an international and South African context; apply theories, concepts, methods and practices of efficient and effective informal settlements upgrading in programmes and projects; explain how knowledge and theory of social housing policies and legislation influence the establishment and management of social housing institutions and programmes; explain the role of principles of property development and property investment in the management of social housing and residential properties. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 5 qualification of 120 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Building Project Manager.

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