PRESENTED BY CAREER EXCEL ACADEMY (Pty) Ltd in association with the
SOUTH AFRICAN PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION (SAPOA).
Webpages: SAPOA: www.sapoa.org.za; CEA: www.cea.ac.za
Programme Leader: Prof Dries Hauptfleisch (CEA)
Department Head: Karel Oberholzer (CEA)
FIVE DAY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
PRESENTATION: NQF5 (1st year university level)
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This course is tailored to meet the requirements of numerous property professionals who have joined the industry without formal training in the built environment. It covers a range of topics, supported by comprehensive study materials, including soil mechanics and foundations, construction technology, cement and concrete, building components and finishes, electrical and mechanical equipment and services, plumbing installations, water supply, sewerage, drainage, passive environmental control, intelligent buildings, and energy efficiency. Elevate your technological expertise and improve your decision-making and implementation abilities through this course.
FEES
Non-SAPOA Members: R22 000
SAPOA Members: R19 800
LECTURERS | |
KO | Karel Oberholzer (CEO: Career Excel Academy) |
CC | Prof Chris Cloete (Lecturer) |
DC | Derik Coetzee (Practitioner: Quantity Surveying) |
RB | Rudolf Bester (Consulting Engineer) |
SL | Dr Spencer Lazarus (Director: SLMAN (Pty) Ltd/Lecturer) |
LT | Lungelo Thabethe (Asset Management Consultant: Asset Care) |
CvW | Corrie van der Wath (CEO: Matleng Energy Solutions/ Engineer) |
RVW | Ruann van der Westhuizen (Architect) |
The objective with this programme is to provide new entrants to the built environment, as well as those who established career paths in the built environment from other disciplines, with a broad overview regarding construction technology. Empower participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills in construction technology, building services, sustainable design, and regulatory compliance, enabling them to make informed decisions in construction, maintenance, and environmental management for safe, efficient, and sustainable built environments. This objective highlights the course’s aim to provide participants with a broad yet practical understanding of essential construction and building maintenance principles within a sustainable framework.
On completion of the programme participants will be able to:
Assess the regulatory environment and the implications thereof for construction work and property ownership.
08:15 – 10:15 | Lecture Session One (Monday Registration 07:30 – 08:30) |
10:15 – 10:30 | Refreshments |
10:30 – 12:30 | Lecture Session Two |
12:30 – 13:15 | Lunch |
13:15 – 14:45 | Lecture Session Three |
14:45 – 15:00 | Refreshments |
15:00 – 16:30 | Lecture Session Four |
Introduction: Programme Structure
FUNDAMENTAL PREMISE: Why we need to excel in South Africa (World Economic Forum)
Build Environment Commercial Terminology
Structure of the built environment
Soil mechanics & foundations
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Types of soil & rock
1.3 Bearing capacity & settlement
1.4 Underground water
1.5 Foundations & foundation walls
Drafting practice and setting out
Construction Technology
2.1 Masonry work
2.2 Damp-proof courses
2.3 Fireplaces & flues
2.4 Roofs
2.5 Basements
2.6 Retaining walls
2.7 Roads
2.8 Dams
2.9 Bridges
Cement & concrete
3.1 Glossary of terms
3.2 Concrete materials
3.3 Storage of materials
3.4 Estimating & ordering materials
3.5 Concrete
Building components & finishes
4.1 Windows and doors
4.2 Plastering, screeding & tiling
4.3 Shopfitting, joinery & ironmongery
4.4 Ordinary ceilings
4.5 Suspended ceilings
4.6 Partitioning
4.7 Glass & glazing
4.8 Painting & decorating
4.9 Membrane & mastic waterproofing
Building services
5.1 Plumbing, sanitary fittings & drain laying
How construction contract documentation translates to the desired construction technology outcomes; the resolution of disputes when it goes wrong
Building services
5.3 Air-conditioning
5.4 Lifts & escalators
5.5 Mechanical systems
Regulatory environment & support
10.1 Introduction
10.2 South African Bureau of Standards
10.3 Local authorities
10.4 National Home Builders Registration Council
10.5 Construction Industry Development Board
10.6 Built Environment Unit, CSIR
10.7 The Agreement System
10.8 Traffic impact assessments
10.9 Environmental impact assessment
10.10 Flood line studies
10.11 International Standards Organisation
10.12 Regulations followed in design
Passive environmental control in buildings
Intelligent buildings, Energy efficiency and ‘Green’ Technology
• Intelligent buildings
• Energy efficiency and green building technology
• Green Star South Africa
• Net zero buildings
• Climate-resilient infrastructure
• Circular economy principles
• Case studies
Pest control in buildings
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Defining pest control in buildings
8.3 Design aspects
8.4 Proofing against insects, birds, bats & rodents
8.5 Preventative control
8.6 Trapping, baiting & poisoning
8.7 Commercial pesticides
8.8 Wood infestation
• Condition assessments
Maintenance work
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Defining failure & maintenance
9.3 Maintenance problems & solutions
9.4 Maintenance for different types of buildings
• BIM (Building Information Modelling)
• Computerised Maintenance Management
Building services
10.1 Electricity, lighting & security
Electricity generation:
• Coal
• Gas
• Fuel
• Wind
• Solar
Practice assignment discussion
Evaluations
Knowledge Gained: A Survey
Programme and Lecturer evaluation
ASSESSMENT:
Assignment: 80%
Knowledge Gained: A Survey: 20%
Groupwork activities
Class discussions and presentations
Quiz, Case Study
Reflection