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DEPARTMENT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION:
QUANTITY SURVEYING AND
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
(FIRST YEAR)

Compiled by: Miss Nolwazi Qumbisa

051 507 3661

STUDY GUIDE
2019
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1. GENERAL

1.1 Programme Particulars

Programme Title: Bachelor of Construction: Quantity Surveying

Bachelor of Construction: Construction Management

Programme Code: ISBTQC

ISBTRR

Instructional Level: NQF Level 7

Programme credits: 120
Instructional Offering: One-year, full time,
Scheduled Block Release: 8 weeks excluding examination weeks (4 per semester)

1.2 Lecturer Details

1. Lecturer
Name: Miss Nolwazi Qumbisa
Contact Details: Tel: 051-5073661
E-Mail: [email protected]

Room 151B, BHP Billiton Building

Department of Built Environment
Central University of Technology,
Private Bag X20539
Bloemfontein
9300

Consulting Hours: As per appointment made via email only.

2. External Moderator and Assessor:

Moderator:

Assessor:

1.3 Subject Particulars

1 Instructional level: Year 1 (Year 1 of the programme)

2 Credit allocation: 20
3 Notional study hours: 200
4 Structured contact lecture
hours per week:
Academic 5 hours (2.5 x 2) per week
Tutorial: 3 hours (3 x 1) per week
Practical: Included with tutorial work

1.4 Estimated Student workload:

Academic class attendance (13x 5 hours) 65 Hours

Tutorial and practical classes work (13x3 hours) 39 Hours
Main Tests (2x) 3 Hours
Minor Tests (4x) 8 Hours
Assignments and projects (6 x5 hours) 30 Hours
Preparation, studying, etc. 55 Hours
TOTAL 200 Hours
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2. STUDY OUTCOMES: RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION METHODS: RCM10BE

2.1 Outlines

In this subject, students learn to read plans by studying basic construction theory and regulations,
particularly as it pertains to residential construction methods. Students will also learn the concepts of
formal and informal construction processes of low and medium rise buildings. Visits to residential
construction sites will be a critical offering within the subject, whilst students will be expected to be able
to sketch and interpret construction details (design). Focus shall be on traditional methods of
construction, brick work, block and timber, evolution of building, National Building Regulation of South
Africa; methods of construction in relation to foundation and footings; linings and surface beds;
claddings; windows; doors; joinery; staircases; roof coverings; balanced cut and fill; services; retaining
walls; acoustic and fire safety requirements; specifications for residential buildings; protection of the
public during construction – fencing and hoarding; temporary support and demolition of structures;
energy efficient designs; building defects and other quality failures.

2.2 General outcomes

Broad understanding by the students on the itemised focus areas of the outlined subject is expected.
The knowledge of obtained would position the student to understand the interrelationships of the
different professions within the construction industry and the different roles each plays. After completing
this subject, the students are expected to have a background knowledge of this subject and can easily
build upon it towards the advance level of this subject. It is also expected that the students can relate it
to other subjects within the programme.

2.3 CUT Graduate attributes

The following graduate attributes will be developed in this module:

Graduate Explanation Graduate attributes

attribute to be developed in
this module
Sustainable Be environmentally sensitive and recognize your role √
development as a socially responsible citizen who cares for the
common good of others, the country and environment
Community Be socially engaged in your communities √
engagement
Innovation and Be innovative, think creatively and critically and apply √
problem solving a range of strategies to solve/find solutions for real
world problems

Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical

knowledge that will lead to development of new ideas,
methods, techniques, practices, products and
services in a variety of contexts (technology,
commerce, social systems)
Technologically Use information and communication technologies √
literate effectively
Communication Communicate proficiently, in oral, written, √
presentation, information searching and listening
skills. Be assertive and articulate, be able to negotiate
responsibly and persuade others effectively
Technical and Demonstrate depth of specialised disciplinary √
conceptual knowledge and skills and be able to apply them in
competence different contexts to solve problems
Team work Work independently and in teams, to manage your √
own learning, work and take responsibility for self
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while contributing to teams such as learning

communities

2.4. SUBJECT CURRICULUM

The subject curriculum is divide into modules.

Table 1. Modules and Contents

MODULE CONTENTS
Module 1: 1. Understanding the Built Environment and the construction
Introduction to industry
Residential 2. Elements of the Built Environment and construction industry
Construction 3. Nature of the Structural System
4. Components of the Superstructure and the Substructure System
5. Questions and Discussions

Module 2: The 1. A Building Culture

Residential 2. Construction Systems
Construction Context 3. Types of Residential Development
4. Zoning Ordinances/Building Codes/Legal restraints
5. Building Green
6. The House Building Process
7. Defects and maintenance
8. Questions and Discussions

Module 3: Residential 1. Residential Designers

Design 2. Consultants and their roles
3. Building construction phases
4. Design Sources
5. Communication between Designer and Builder
6. Interpretation of Drawings/Sketches
7. Green Buildings
8. Questions and Discussions
Module 4: Alternative 1. Multifamily Construction
Construction Systems 2. Low-Technology, Low-Energy Construction
3. Loadbearing Masonry and Concrete Construction
4. Timber Frame Construction
5. Light-Gauge Steel Construction
6. Panelized Construction
7. Questions and Discussions
Module 5: 1. Wood
Construction 2. Masonry
Materials 3. Concrete
4. Questions and Discussions
Module 6: Site 1. Design Considerations
Preparation and 2. Organizing the Site for Construction
Analysis 3. Site Preparation
4. Excavation
5. Site Utilities
6. Demolitions
7. Surface Water Drainage
8. Grading
9. Construction health and safety
10. Questions and Discussions
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Module 7: 1. Foundation Loads

Foundations (1) 2. Foundations Settlement
3. Foundation types
4. Designing Foundations
5. Footings
6. Concrete Foundation Walls
7. Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls
8. Questions and Discussions
Module 8: 1. Concrete Slab Foundations
Foundations (2) 2. Wood Foundations
3. Precast Concrete Foundations
4. Drainage and Waterproofing
5. Foundation Insulation
6. Backfilling
7. Foundation Design and Building Codes
8. Questions and Discussions

Module 9: Floor and 1. Floors

Wall Framing 2. Framing members
3. Building the Frame
4. Stairs and Ramps
5. Internal Walls
6. External Wall
7. Questions and Discussion
Module 10: Roof 1. Types and Parts of Roofs
Framing and Finishes 2. Building the Roof
3. Roofing Preparations
4. Roof Slope
5. Roof Edge Details
6. Roof Drainage
7. Roofing and Building Codes
8. Building Green with Roofing
9. Questions and Discussions
Module 11: Finishes 1. Windows
(1) 2. Exterior Doors
3. Exterior Walls
4. Building services: Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, electrical
work
5. Questions and Discussions
Module 12: Finishes 1. Interior Surfaces
(2) 2. Interior Doors and Cabinets
3. Finishing Site work
4. Questions and Discussions
Module 13: Building 1. Building Regulations Applications
Regulations of South 2. Accredited Construction Details: Purpose and Documentation
Africa and Site Visits 3. Codes and Standards
4. Construction Products and Practice Regulation (CPR)
5. Questions for discussion

2.3. PRESCRIBED SOURCES

1. The following prescribed books are available at Van Schaik, Willows Branch.:

Recommended reading

The following prescribed books are available at Van Schaik, Willows Branch.:
1. Allen, E and Thallon, R (2011) Fundamentals of Residential Construction, 3rd Edition Hoboken:
John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470540831
2. Barry, R., 1988. The Construction of Buildings, vols. 1 – 5. Oxford: BSP Professional Books.
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3. Ching, F.D.K (2008) Building Construction Illustrated, 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons,
Hoboken: New Jersey. ISBN 9780470087817
4. Chudley, R, and Greeno, R. (2013) Building construction handbook, Routledge 9th edition
ISBN 9780080970615
5. Chudley, R, and Greeno, R. (2014) Building construction handbook, Routledge 10th edition
ISBN 9780415836388
6. Grobbelaar, A., 2013. Building Construction & Graphic Standards. 14th ed. Jeffreys Bay:
Anglo-Rand Publications

The following prescribed documents shall be made available to students:

1. Allen, E and Thallon, R (2011) Fundamentals of Residential Construction, 3rd Edition

Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470540831
2. Ching, F.D.K (2008) Building Construction Illustrated, 4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons,
Hoboken: New Jersey. ISBN 9780470087817
3. Chudley, R, and Greeno, R. (2013) Building construction handbook, Routledge 9th edition
ISBN 9780080970615

Links to applicable journals, web sites and related information sources shall be included with module
workbooks. The following web links are recommended:

1. Science Direct; Emerald, Taylor and Francis, Wiley, EBSCO HOST, and Google Scholar
Computer Applications.

Students must have suitable facilities to access E-Thuto and the CUT library, in addition to general user
software. Students are referred to the timetable for availability of the Built Environment computer
laboratory, Room 155, BhP Biliton Building.

3. EVALUATION

The subject resolves under the continuous assessment system and the final mark for the subject shall
be based on the summative average mark for course work and test results, weighed as follows:
• Term tests 30%
• Module assignments, informal tests,
tutorial work, class presentations, etc. 30%
• Overall assessment 40%

In order to successfully complete the subject, the student must have obtained an aggregate final mark
of 50%. All subjects have an allocated assessor, the lecturer, an external examiner or moderator.
Furthermore, all final marks are ratified by the Department Head prior to publication. Moderators and
adjudicators are appointed as experienced practitioners and/or academics in the particular subject field.

Students who could not attend any test on medical or related human grounds must submit a medical
certificate within three working days after the test date, stating the reasons for being absent. In case of
term tests, a deferred assessment shall be arranged by the lecturer if the reasons as stated are
acceptable in terms of university policy for granting a deferred assessment. The assessment date shall
be announced on E-Thuto or the notice board of the school, not less than three days prior to the deferred
assessment date. In the event where a student fails to attend such a deferred assessment, any mark
allocated for the assessment shall be forfeited.

Course marks shall be published on E-Thuto and/or main notice board of the university at the end of
each semester. Students who do not agree with any mark allocation have to report this to the lecturer
with a motivation within three calendar days after publication. In case of any dispute, the decision of
the lecturer shall be final.

All term tests and examinations shall be conducted in accordance with the university examination rules.
Unless otherwise announced, the format of such tests would be closed book, in written format and of
1,5 and 3-hour duration respectively per paper. The emphasis of questions would be on a combination
of cognitive and more open-ended interpretation and problem-solving answers focussed on affective
learning outcomes, which would include a combination of both theoretical and practical question types.
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The attention of students is specifically drawn to Reg. 3.5(t) which states that a student may not
persistently fail to attend classes, fail to submit assignments, write class tests, etc. Where such
circumstances prevail, a student’s study record shall be considered ‘incomplete’, irrespective of any
marks allocated.

Evaluation of Learning Outcomes:

1. Specific Outcomes: Module assignments, Projects, Term Tests and Examination

2. General and Cross-field Outcomes: Module assignments, Essays, Project Work and
Examinations

4. STUDY MATERIAL

The course programme outlines the modules, themes and prescribed study material. Additional
material, where applicable, shall be made available to students on E-Thuto. Reference books available
in the library are separately indicated. It is however the responsibility of the student to also conduct the
necessary research in order to find suitable supplementary study material for essays, assignments, etc.
and to integrate such material into their knowledge system.

5. ASSIGNMENTS, ESSAYS AND PROJECTS

Assignments are aimed at assisting the student in mastering the content of prescribed module study
and reading material. The format of assignments would vary depending on the content there-of.
Generally referencing of study material used for assignments would not be required, except where
specific sources are being cited. All assignments should however be clearly laid out under suitable
headings reflecting the various questions asked.

Essays need to be prepared in the correct academic format, which would normally include a cover page,
content page, short overview of the essay topic covered printed in italic, followed by the structured text
consisting of an introduction, content body subdivided into main sections, sub-sections, etc. as may be
required and a bibliography at the end where all sources used are fully disclosed. All work included in
any essay which had been found in a printed source needs to be clearly referenced. The Harvard
method for referencing is used within the Built Environment programs.

Projects would be generally of a wider scope than assignments and essays and would typically cover
a full semester’s modules with some empirical work included. All text sources used need to be duly
referenced, as well as information sources used during empirical surveys. Details of format
requirements shall be issued with each project.

Unless otherwise instructed, all assignments, projects and essays must be presented in A4 format,
typed in font 12, double line spacing with all appendix information such as maps, drawings etc. scanned
in and submitted as a single document complete with cover page electronically through E-Thuto on or
before the required date. The cover page should be in the required format with at least the following
information indicated in large print:

1. University name
2. Program name
3. Subject
4. Subject code
5. Essay or project reference number
6. Title of essay or project
7. Student name or group names with student numbers; initials followed by surname
8. Date of submission
9. Lecturers name

Assignment, project and essay topics shall be issued during the course of the program before or after
completion of the relevant theme or module in class. Students must submit all such assigned work on
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or before the required date as E-Thuto would automatically block any submission after the stated date.
Late submissions or any submissions through other means than what was prescribed shall only be
considered if prior arrangements had been made for such late or alternative submission methods.
Students are therefore advised to ensure that they are fully acquainted with the submission procedures
required and submission dates. Students are also advised to print a screen copy of the E-Thuto
confirmation page after submitting work as evidence of submission, should any unforeseen
circumstances prevented delivery. Students’ names will be recorded on E-Thuto when submitted and
no claims of student work lost through the system shall be entertained if a printed confirmation of
submission cannot be produced. Unless otherwise agreed to, all late submissions shall be penalised at
a rate of 20% per day after the required submission date. The attention of students is drawn to Reg.3.5(t)
with regard to compliance with instructions, submission of assignments, etc.

All assignments, projects and essays may be either individually assigned or in groups. Where group
work is required, the minimum and maximum number of group members shall be prescribed and may
not be deviated from unless permission had been granted for any other group formations.

Referencing of text forms an integral part of an assignment. The aim is to grant recognition to the author
whose particulars or information are used, as well as to the source in which these were found.
References support and substantiate the statements that are made. The Harvard Method of reference
must be used. According to this method, references are made in the text and the source is fully recorded
in the bibliography. Only those sources to which reference is made must be included in the bibliography
(source reference list). Students are referred to the following URL for help on the writing of assignments:

http://www.cut.ac.za/tofs/ support/lic/StudentInformation/WritingAssignments.htm.

The CUT declaration form needs to accompany all assignments and must be included behind the cover
page.

6. CLASS ATTENDANCE AND PREPARATION

Attendance of all classes as scheduled on the timetable is compulsory. In the event of a lecture not
arriving for class after 15 minutes, the class representative should enquire at the department secretary
whether a problem had been reported before the class may abandon the lecture room. The time table
reflects formal lecture periods. Tutorial classes as indicated are unstructured and shall be announced
in class when required. If required, attendance would be compulsory. Tutorial classes have been
introduced as to essentially afford students the opportunity to study, proceed with assignments,
projects, essays, etc. allocated for a current and subsequent block week. Students must utilise the
opportunity to seek assistance where required and consult lecturers if required.

Students are required to review and study the material as outlined in the program prior to each lecture
and be prepared for each class session. All assignment work allocated for a particular block week must
be completed prior to the commencement of the first class allocated for the subject during a particular
block week. Module class tests as indicated shall be considered as informal tests and may be taken at
any time during the block week on both study material and assignment work allocated. Class sessions
shall be utilised for reviewing such work and it shall be assumed that students have done all the
prescribed reading, studying, assignments, etc. prior to the commencement of the particular class.

Students should utilise class contact sessions productively to clarify any aspects they may require
assistance with, and should insufficient time be available, the allocated tutorial times. The lecturer shall
facilitate and guide the student’s learning process, but the student remains responsible for ensuring that
the stated required study outcomes are being complied with. Students not present in class without prior
arrangements shall forfeit any marks allocated during informal tests, unannounced student
presentations, class work etc. taken at the discretion of the lecturer. All work covered during classes,
tutorials and practical classes shall form an integrated part of the subject content and subject to
assessments.
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Special Instruction (SI) classes have not been scheduled but may be introduced at any time should a
student be considered to be at risk of failing the subject. Where students have been instructed to attend
such classes, it shall be regarded as compulsory in order to proceed with the subject. SI classes are
structured specifically to address students with study problems requiring assistance.

7. PERSONAL BEHAVIOUR AND CLASS CONDUCT

All registered students are products of the CUT on and off campus and are expected to behave in a
respectable and professional manner at all times and situations. On campus students are expected to
comply with the University regulations regarding general conduct in and out of classes. Students must
ensure that they amongst others comply with the dress code, arrive on time for classes and shall not
leave a class while in progress, nor conduct their own discussions or behave in any matter that disrupts
the class or intimidates any student or lecturer in any way. No student may have a cellular phone in
active mode during classes. Should a student have to leave a class while in session under emergency
situations, permission must be requested from the lecturer.

No student may at any time act in any way that disrupts a class, shows disrespect to any other student
or lecturer, inhibits the learning of another student through his or her actions, influence or entice any
fellow student to act in a particular way not in accordance with the prescribed codes of conduct and/or
participate in any action not promoting the learning culture the university subscribes to.

Should any student be found guilty of any such actions or any actions contrary to the prescribed code
of conduct at any time, disciplinary action against such student or students shall be instigated without
any warning, while such a student shall be suspended with immediate effect from all classes pending
the outcome of such action and their names removed from the class register and shall not be able to
continue with the subject without any further discussion, pending the outcome of any disciplinary
hearing in progress or planned. Students are specifically referred to Regulation 3.5 with regard to
general conduct of students on and off campus.

8. COMMUNICATION, COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES

All written notifications, announcement, etc. shall be placed on E-Thuto and where appropriate, also at
the notice boards at Room 151, Second Floor, BHP Billiton Building. Students are to review the E-
Thuto subject page regularly and specifically open the various folders under the allocated themes, such
as assignments, announcements, etc. Students who have trouble accessing E-Thuto should consult
the E-Thuto help desk on campus.

Classes should be used in the first instance for direct communication with lecturers, tutors and
instructors. Students may also consult their lecturers, tutors or instructors during the consulting times
indicated in study guides and on office doors. In case of emergencies, an appointment need to be
scheduled through e-mail or the School Secretary. Students who have any problems with a subject
must first discuss the matter with the lecturer concerned directly and if not resolved with the Head of
Department. In case of collective problems, the class committee or representative as appointed needs
to follow the same procedures.

Student representatives shall meet with the Head of Department during the year. Student
representatives/committees may however request a meeting with the lecturer and/or Head of
Department at any time should they have a need to address certain issues.

9. TESTS, EXAMS AND ANSWERING OF QUESTIONS

Test papers would generally focus on all three levels of the Bloom Taxonomy of learning objectives,
namely:

1. Cognitive, focussed on the factual knowledge and information contained in study material.
2. Affective, focused on the interpretation, critical evaluation and interpretation of actual knowledge
and emphasises values, attitudes and emotions that developed from subject content.
3. Psychomotor, referring to the motor skills or neuromuscular co-ordination required to perform
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certain tasks, such as tabulation of data, preparation of drawings, etc.

Cognitive knowledge is essentially acquired through reading, studying, observing and memorising.
Cognitive knowledge is also essentially focused within specific demarcated study areas of a subject,
such as chapters, modules, etc. Affective knowledge on the other hand is essentially developed from
cognitive knowledge at a level where such knowledge can be interpreted, questioned, analysed and
appreciated within a wider context. Affective knowledge can be developed from a specific demarcated
study area such as a module, but essentially from a much wider spectrum of different knowledge areas
in combination and hence important in any subject field for appreciating and understanding a subject
within its wider context. Psychomotor skills are developed from learning and developing skills required
for performing certain tasks, which can be pure muscular and motor skills, but also neuromuscular co-
ordination required for performing certain tasks such as tabulating data in a particular way.

All three knowledge levels are incorporated in the stated subject outcomes and students can expect
questions related to each. Cognitive questions would generally be of a length not shorter than 5 marks
and not longer than 25, and of 1 mark per fact. Affective question types would be of an essay type,
generally between 15 to 25 marks each and not necessarily marked on a mark per fact basis.
Psychomotor skills would normally be entrenched in questions of a numerical nature, but also relates
to the structuring and presentation of theoretical questions.

As a general guide, students should note that the following general principles apply to the allocation of
marks:

1. Assignments: No specific rubric is followed but students would generally receive a mark for each
assignment category based on comprehension and comprehensiveness of answers.
2. Projects: Marks would generally be evenly distributed amongst project themes with 20 percent
being allowed for presentation, comprehension and comprehensiveness for the project as a whole.
3. Essays: Marks would generally be allocated as follows: Presentation, structure and comprehension
20%; Referencing and Bibliography 10%; Text and sources (comprehensiveness, comprehension
and sources used) 70%
4. Test and exams: Pure cognitive questions are generally marked on the basis of one mark for each
relevant fact. Marks for mathematical and similar calculations and tabulations are allocated as
necessary for evaluation and reduced to question weight. Descriptive and interpretation questions
are marked in accordance with the comprehension and comprehensiveness of each question
theme. Marks would typically be subdivided equally amongst the various question themes or
weighted against the scope of the various themes.

10. PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism refers to the unauthorised or illegal use of intellectual property rights belonging to someone
else pertaining to written or spoken text. In essence, plagiarism entails the use of verbatim or written
text spoken in public or recorded in any official document in written format and published under a
particular person’s or persons’ name or names or delivered by a particular person in a public speech
and portraying it as original and authentic text by another, or distributing any printed text from an official
document without permission from the authentic author or originator to do so. Plagiarism is regarded
as a serious offence at any academic institution and anyone found guilty, could face immediate
disciplinary action. Typical examples of plagiarism include the following:

1. Students copying text from another student and including it in an assignment under his or her own
name.
2. Student or students adding their names to any other student’s or students’ work such as an essay
or assignment portraying him or her as a co-author of such work.
3. Inclusion of any printed text or related material obtained from any official source published under
the name of an authentic author or authors in any document of any kind published or circulated
under someone else’s name without acknowledging its source.
4. Copying and distributing text such as study and related material to others without permission from
the author thereof.
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Students should refrain from any form of plagiarism as to avoid disciplinary action taken against them
and ensure that any task or assignment published under their names is in fact their own work. Any
text or related material used must be duly acknowledged by way of referencing. Text from sources
summarised in the author’s or student’s own words must also be acknowledged. Where words are used
directly as printed in a source, in must be put in inverted commas. In case of empirical surveys, opinion
polls, etc. the source must be referenced. In case of written essays and assignments, students are
expected to draw their own conclusions, written in their own words, from such text.

Students’ attention is also specifically drawn to the following University Regulations dealing with
plagiarism:
1. Reg. 3.5(n) dealing with the vesting of copyright on any thesis, essay, etc. in the CUT.
2. Reg. 3.5(o) dealing with reproduction of material on campus.
3. Reg. 3.5(r) dealing with the copying and distributing of lecture notes.
4. Reg. 3.5(ac) dealing with text included in assignments, etc. not being duly acknowledged.

11. TIME MANAGEMENT

Students are strongly advised to plan and manage their time effectively as to avoid crises situations
prior to due dates for submission of any work or sitting for tests, examinations, etc. Time needs to be
allocated evenly and adequately in order to give due attention to all subjects. Students must take due
note of dates for submission of work, tests and examinations as some bottlenecks may develop.

Where clashes on exam or test time tables occur, or where different assignments etc. have to be handed
in at almost the same time, class committees should address this with the concerned lecturers or
guardian lecturers in good time. Students should also plan the time required for each and every
assignment, test and exam carefully in advance as to avoid overspending time on certain subjects or
work sections at the cost of others. The real challenge is to firstly allocate time effectively and then to
manage progress within the allocated time set aside for each and every activity required.

12. CLOSING REMARKS

As a subject, residential construction methods (RCM) has been designed to provide students with the
fundamental knowledge for basic construction. Furthermore, the increasingly connective nature of the
contemporary society makes the possession of such skill sets, an invaluable asset to the beneficiary.
The subject seeks to provide the student with the know-how required to engage productively in the
housing delivery subsector of the national economy. Also, it engenders the delivery of optimal service
to the increasing number of clients in society, within the realm of residential housing procurement and
delivery as well as other ancillary aspects thereof. The achievement of the learning outcomes of this
subject is important for a professional construction manager and builder both now and in the future.
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13. EVENTS CALENDER

14. Disciplinary rules for students

14.1.1 Disciplinary authority

(a) The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) Council is the highest disciplinary
authority at the University.

(b) By virtue of the Higher Education Act (Act No. 101 of 1997), as amended, the general supervision
and control of student discipline is the responsibility of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

(c) The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, by virtue of the powers vested in him/her, may request any
staff member to assist in the execution of his/her duties, including the maintenance of discipline
and order at CUT. All bodies and officials with powers of adjudication will thus be nominated and
appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and will be directly accountable to him/her in the
execution of their duties. Notwithstanding any stipulation in the disciplinary rules, the Vice-
Chancellor and Principal may revise any disciplinary proceedings mero motu (i.e. by motion of
his/her own free will).

(d) In all cases where information on a student’s ailment, condition or problem should not be made
generally known, is in fact made known to the registered psychologists at the Wellness Centre,
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or comes to their knowledge, such registered psychologists will be entitled to reveal the
information to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, in accordance with authorisation by virtue of the
Medical, Dental and Supplementary Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974).

(e) All disciplinary action taken in accordance with paragraph (d) above will be reported to Senate
by a person nominated by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

(f) The general rules of CUT are prescribed by Council in terms of the Higher Education Act. The
violation of these rules, or any other student rules, institutional procedures or codes of conduct,
may lead to disciplinary action, which may include suspension from the University. In such cases,
the name of the student, as well as the particulars of the suspension, will be reported to all other
tertiary institutions on request.

(g) With regard to general student misconduct, any violation of the general rules will immediately be
reported to the Registrar, and, with regard to academic misconduct, to the relevant Faculty Dean.

(h) Depending on the nature and seriousness of the violation, misconduct by students must be dealt
with by means of a disciplinary hearing, as contained in these rules, or by means of a disciplinary
counselling interview, as contained in the institutional policies and procedures.

14.1.2 Disciplinary authority structure

14.1.2.1 Composition of a Disciplinary Committee

(a) One of the following disciplinary committees may be used for disciplinary inquiries:

• Academic Disciplinary Committee; or

• Student Services Disciplinary Committee.

(b) A disciplinary committee, as referred to in paragraph 6.1.2.1 (a), will be constituted by

the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, or his/her nominee.

(c) The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, or his/her nominee, will appoint a prosecutor in
accordance with these rules.

(d) Where a member or members of the committee cannot, or may not, serve on the panel,
the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, or his/her nominee, may appoint an alternative
member or members to the panel, or reduce the number of committee members
accordingly.

(e) In cases where a student is found guilty after any disciplinary hearing, the applicable
panel will recommend a suitable penalty to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, or his/her
nominee.

(f) The prosecutor will inform the student in writing of the penalty, the implementation date
of the policy, his/her right to appeal, etc.

14.1.2.2 Composition of the Academic Disciplinary Committee

(a) The Academic Disciplinary Committee will comprise the following members:

• relevant Assistant Faculty Dean, as Chairperson;

• relevant Head of Department (HoD);
• relevant Faculty Administrator; and
• one Students’ Representative Council (SRC) representative, on invitation by
students.
• An external advisor may be co-opted in extreme technical cases, as and when
required.
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(b) In the absence of the relevant Assistant Faculty Dean, the relevant HoD will act as
Chairperson.

(c) The functions of the Academic Disciplinary Committee are to give a hearing to all of the
following disciplinary cases:

• alleged misconduct during normal academic activities;

• alleged misconduct in classroom-related academic matters in which students may be
involved; and
• where alleged misconduct in academic matters related to examination or test venues
is indicated.

(d) The prosecutor should keep a record of all the disciplinary measures taken by the
Committee, and should report such measures to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and to
Senate.

14.1.2.3 Composition of the Student Services Disciplinary Committee

(a) The Student Services Disciplinary Committee will comprise the following members:

• Deputy Registrar: Student Services, as Chairperson;

• Manager: Governance and Student Life;
• one SRC representative, on invitation by students; and
• Enrolment Officer.
• An external member may be co-opted as advisor in extreme technical cases, as and
when required.

(b) The functions of the Student Services Disciplinary Committee are to give a hearing to all
of the following disciplinary cases:

• alleged misconduct by a student, where such misconduct does not fall within the
jurisdiction of the Academic Disciplinary Committee;
• alleged misconduct, or attempts to perpetrate misconduct on the sports grounds or
premises of CUT, or any other case of alleged misconduct in which the name of CUT
could be maligned;
• alleged misconduct, or attempts to perpetrate misconduct by CUT students, in which
the property of CUT, any CUT staff, any visitor to CUT, or any other property or
persons may be involved;
• alleged misconduct by residence dwellers in connection with the control,
management and/or use of residence facilities;
• alleged misconduct, or attempts to perpetrate misconduct related to the violation of
the rules and regulations of any residence; and
• any allegations concerning non-adherence to a penalty imposed by a disciplinary
committee, any disciplinary discussion, or any conduct regulation by the Chairperson
of a disciplinary committee.

(c) It will be the prosecutor’s duty to place all disciplinary measures of the Committee on
record, and to report them to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and to Senate.

(d) If the nature and seriousness of an offence do not, at the discretion of the appointed
prosecutor, justify a disciplinary hearing, a disciplinary counselling discussion may be
conducted with the student(s) concerned, in accordance with the institutional policy and
procedures.

14.1.3 Disciplinary measures

(a) In a case where a disciplinary committee finds a student guilty of any form of misconduct,
one or more of the following disciplinary measures may be taken. These measures will
be valid as measures for disciplinary penalties, and do not comprise a numerus clausus:
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• The student may be expelled from CUT.

• The student may be suspended from CUT for a specified period.
• Where it can be proved that subject credit was attained in an improper manner, such
credit may be withheld from the student.
• Where it can be proved that a qualification was attained in an improper manner, such
a qualification may be withheld from the student.
• The student could forfeit examination and/or semester marks, or any other marks
attained.
• The student may be prohibited from the CUT premises.
• The student may be excluded from lectures in any or all subjects, and/or from any or
all tests and/or examinations of CUT.
• The student may be excluded from all/certain CUT activities (both academic and
recreational) on a permanent basis, or for a specified period.
• The student may be dismissed from any position or capacity in which he/she was
appointed.
• The student may be reprimanded and warned, depending on the seriousness of the
offence.
• The student may be forbidden to keep or drive any type of motor vehicle on the CUT
premises.
• The student may be punished in any other suitable educational and justifiable
manner.
• A letter will be sent to the employer and/or parent(s) or guardian(s) of the student
concerned.
• A fine not exceeding R1 000 may be imposed on the student, which amount will be
payable in a manner determined by CUT, and which amount may be charged to the
account of the student.
• The student may be deprived of the right or privilege to register for a specific module.

(b) CUT may suspend any imposed penalty for a period not exceeding 365 days, on
condition of good behaviour, as determined by the University, and provided that a similar
offence is not committed during that period.

(c) Regardless of whether the penalty imposed on a student in terms of these rules entails
the payment of a fine, the repair of damage that was caused, or the execution of some
or other action, the student concerned may be banned from CUT by the University’s Vice-
Chancellor and Principal until the payment has been made, or the required action has
been carried out.

(d) If any action must be taken, or any deed must be performed within a certain period, such
a period will be calculated by excluding the first day, the last day, and all public and CUT
holidays, as well as Saturdays and Sundays.

(e) The income from any fine or payment for repairs or damages caused, as imposed in
accordance with these rules, will be paid into the general funds of CUT.

(f) A table that constitutes Penalty Guidelines is an annexure to these rules, and will be
used for purposes of classifying the types of academic misconduct by students, and the
ratings thereof in terms of magnitude.

14.1.4 Pre-hearing disciplinary procedures

(a) Any charge of misconduct, excluding academic misconduct, must be conveyed in writing
to Protection Services within seven days, or within a period that is reasonable under the
circumstances, as from the date of the alleged misconduct, or within three days thereof, or
within such a period as is reasonable under the circumstances from the day on which the
misconduct was brought to the attention of the complainant.
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(b) The Assistant Registrar: Academic Structure and Student Enrolment Services will report
incidents of academic misconduct in writing to the relevant faculty within three working
days, or within a period that is reasonable under the circumstances.

(c) The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, or his/her nominee, may introduce any charge suo
motu (i.e. on his/her own motion).

(d) The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, or his/her nominee, will appoint a prosecutor for the
investigation and processing of student misconduct, in general or in a specific case.

(e) The prosecutor should investigate the nature and seriousness of the case, or see to the
investigation thereof, and should recommend a method for dealing with the misconduct.
Where a disciplinary hearing is suitable for dealing with the particular form of misconduct,
it is the prosecutor’s responsibility to convene the specific disciplinary committee.

(f) It is the prosecutor’s responsibility to inform all parties concerned of the disciplinary
hearing.

(g) It is the prosecutor’s responsibility to state the alleged offence, and to collect evidence on
behalf of CUT.

(h) After the appointment of the prosecutor, the relevant disciplinary committee will institute a
thorough and comprehensive investigation into the alleged misconduct, which
investigation will take place within such a period as may be reasonable under the
circumstances.

(i) If the Chairperson of a disciplinary committee is of the opinion that the misconduct lies
outside his/her jurisdiction, the hearing will be suspended, and the facts of the matter will
be reported to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, or his/her nominee.

(j) The prosecutor will serve a notice, in which the charges of the alleged misconduct are
included, on the student concerned by having it delivered; sending it by registered mail; or
by delivering it by hand to the student’s residential address, or to his/her last known
residential address, within two days after the notice has been issued.

(k) The relevant student will be requested to acknowledge receipt of the notice in writing, in
default of which the date, time and place of the serving of the notice will be recorded, and
will be accepted as sufficient proof thereof.

(l) The relevant student will receive notice to attend the sitting of the disciplinary committee
at least two days before the sitting is to be held.

(m) A report from the prosecutor, indicating that notice was given to the student concerned,
will serve as prima facie evidence of the student’s receipt of such notice.

(n) If the student is a minor, his/her parent(s) or legal guardian must be informed of the charge
against the student, if possible.

(o) A student against whom a charge has been laid will have the right to be supported during
the disciplinary hearing by his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s), any fellow student, or a
legal representative whose presence has been approved in accordance with the Policy
regarding legal representation in tribunal hearings.

(p) The prosecutor may hold discussions with the student to obtain his/her reaction to the
alleged misconduct, and to determine whether there is merit to the allegations of
misconduct.

(q) The charges mentioned in the notice of the disciplinary hearing may be amended at any
time. If the amendment entails that the student must prepare a defence other than that
required in terms of the previous notice of the disciplinary hearing, any scheduled
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disciplinary hearing will be postponed for a reasonable period on request. If the charges
are amended after the disciplinary hearing has commenced, the Chairperson of the
disciplinary hearing may defer the hearing for a reasonable period of time.

(r) All disciplinary hearings will be held in camera, and no such proceedings may be made
public during the process. However, notice of a penalty imposed due to the defendant
having been found guilty may be placed on the CUT noticeboards, at the discretion of the
disciplinary panel.

(s) If the behaviour of the accused or any witness makes it impossible to follow the procedure
of a disciplinary committee, the Chairperson may issue a rule of order, which may include
the removal of such a person, and the proceedings may then continue in the person’s
absence.

(t) Evidence will be proffered in corroboration of the allegations in a manner reconcilable with
the principles of natural justice, which may include the delivery of verbal evidence, or the
submission of a sworn statement.

(u) The accused person may, at any time or during any procedure of a disciplinary committee,
acknowledge his/her guilt with regard to the specific matters mentioned in the charge,
which admission of guilt will serve as proof of the allegations that appear on the charge
sheet.

(v) An accused person may be found guilty of misconduct on the grounds of an admission of
guilt concerning the misconduct, if such admission of guilt is given freely and voluntarily,
and corresponds with essential aspects in the charge sheet, or, in cases where the
admission of guilt cannot be corroborated, it can be accepted on the grounds of other
evidence that proves the guilt of the accused.

(w) Any finding of a disciplinary committee will be the finding of the majority of the members of
the disciplinary committee. The Chairperson will have an ordinary vote, as well as a
casting vote.

(x) The disciplinary committee will base its findings of guilty or not guilty on a balance of
probability.

(y) The fact that a student has been criminally charged, found guilty, or acquitted of a charge
by a court, will not prevent CUT from taking action against such a student in terms of this
procedure.

(z) If a student’s registration as a student at CUT is terminated, the termination will come into
effect as from the date determined by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal.

14.1.5 Disciplinary hearing procedures

(a) At the beginning of the disciplinary hearing, the accused will be requested to enter his/her
plea in respect of the charge.

(b) If the accused refuses to enter a plea, a plea of not guilty will be noted.

(c) If the accused pleads guilty, and the Chairperson is of the opinion that the matter is of
such a nature that it falls within the jurisdiction of the disciplinary committee to take
disciplinary action, he/she may find the accused guilty, and may institute suitable
disciplinary measures.

(d) A plea of guilty may also be submitted to the disciplinary committee in the form of a
written declaration in which the accused admits guilt in respect of all charges, as stated.
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(e) If the accused enters a plea of not guilty, the accused will make a declaration in which
the facts of the charge that he/she is contesting are indicated, and he/she will announce
the basis of his/her defense to the committee.

(f) The Chairperson will inform the accused of his/her duty to state his/her case to each
witness, and also in respect of any other kind of evidence delivered against him/her.

(g) If the accused fails to announce the basis of his/her defense, the Chairperson and the
panel will have the right to cross-examine the accused in order to determine the basis of
his/her defense.

(h) If a member is unable to act during a disciplinary hearing, or is not present, the
disciplinary hearing may continue with the remaining members, with the proviso that the
Chairperson is present. In any other case, the disciplinary hearing will be deferred, or,
in cases where the panel must be reconstituted, will take place de novo (i.e. from the
beginning).

(i) If a student who must appear before the disciplinary hearing fails to appear at the time
and place as indicated in the written notice, or subsequently fails to appear at any
deferred disciplinary hearing, the disciplinary committee may, in any such case, continue
with the consideration of the charge in the absence of such student, if the disciplinary
committee is convinced that the student’s absence is deliberate and without good reason.

(j) All parties present during the disciplinary hearing must conscientiously carry out the
instructions and requests of the Chairperson. Should any party deliberately refuse to do
so, or deliberately disrupt or hamper the course of the disciplinary hearing in any way,
the Chairperson will be entitled to warn the person, and/or to have him/her removed.

(k) Any student under disciplinary suspension must distance him-/herself from CUT, with the
exception of appointments made in order to finalize CUT matters, which appointments
should be approved beforehand by the Registrar.

14.1.6 Documentation

(a) A mechanical record of the proceedings of the disciplinary committee will be kept by the
appointed prosecutor.

(b) The record will be deemed a true reflection of the proceedings of the disciplinary
committee.

(c) Details of the charge, the parties concerned, the witnesses who provided evidence, the
finding, the disciplinary action taken, and the date of implementation thereof, will be filed
in a register kept by the Deputy Registrar: Student Services for this exclusive purpose.

14.1.7 Student rights

In respect of the charges that have been laid against him/her, the alleged offender will have the
right to:

(a) be informed of the nature of the alleged offence;

(b) summon witnesses, and cross-examine them;
(c) examine any document submitted as evidence;
(d) receive a hearing as soon as possible;
(e) make use of the services of an interpreter to interpret the proceedings in the language of
his/her choice, with the proviso that such an interpreter is in the service of CUT, and is
available to interpret on the date of the scheduled disciplinary hearing;
(f) be represented by any fellow student of CUT, or his/her parent/guardian, or his/her legal
representative, whose presence has been approved in accordance with the Policy on
legal representation in disciplinary hearings (to be finalized);
(g) receive at least 48 hours’ notice of the disciplinary hearing;
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(h) cite a case in his/her defense;

(i) a finding;
(j) deferment of the consideration of any previous disciplinary record until after he/she has
been found guilty;
(k) advance extenuating circumstances;
(l) lodge an appeal; and
(m) be protected against victimization as a result of any statements, allegations and/or
actions made or carried out during a disciplinary hearing, or on the grounds of
membership to any organization.

14.1.8 Announcement of finding

(a) After a charge of misconduct has received a hearing, the disciplinary panel will arrive at
a finding of guilty or not guilty. In the case of a conviction, extenuating and aggravating
circumstances will receive a hearing, after which the proceedings will be adjourned for
the assessment of the facts.

(b) The penalty will be conveyed in writing to the student concerned, or by his/her legal
representative, if he/she was represented by such during the disciplinary hearing, after
permission was obtained in accordance with the Policy on legal representation during
disciplinary hearings (to be finalized), who will acknowledge receipt thereof.

(c) The conviction and the sentence will be noted on the student’s study record for a period
not exceeding one calendar year.

(d) CUT may publicize the findings of any specific case, which may include the
announcement thereof to a parent, guardian or sponsor of the student concerned, as
well as other tertiary institutions.

14.1.9 Appeal

(a) If the prosecutor or student is dissatisfied with the findings and/or sanctions of the
disciplinary committee, he/she will have the right to appeal to the Disciplinary Appeal
Committee against such findings and/or sanctions.

(b) The Disciplinary Appeal Committee will comprise:

• a Chairperson, who will be the Registrar, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC):

Teaching and Learning, the DVC: Resources and Operations, or a similar figure of
authority; and any other assessor(s) appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal,
or his/her nominee.

(c) The Disciplinary Appeal Committee will pronounce a judgement on all cases that have
been heard by a disciplinary committee, and in response to which an appeal has been
lodged.

(d) The notice of appeal must be presented to the prosecutor no later than 14 days after a
finding has been pronounced by the Disciplinary Committee.

(e) The Disciplinary Appeal Committee will be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor and
Principal, or his/her nominee, in accordance with these rules.

(f) The Disciplinary Appeal Committee will be convened by the appointed prosecutor within
40 days after the prosecutor has received the details concerning the appointment of the
Committee.

(g) In the notice of appeal, the appellant must provide written reasons that state the basis of
the appeal.
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(h) The other party (i.e. the respondent) must be informed of the notice of appeal, and must
be afforded the opportunity to respond in writing to such notice of appeal.

(i) The Disciplinary Appeal Committee must act objectively, and as such may not comprise
the same people who served on the disciplinary committee.

(j) During the hearing of the appeal, the Disciplinary Appeal Committee may follow any
procedure it deems fit, as it is not bound by the rules of evidence or other technical points
or legal forms, and may also gather information with regard to any matter it deems fit
according to its discretion. However, the Committee must:

• act justly; and

• ensure that all documents that will be used by a party in the meeting are made
available to the other party.

(k) A full report of the proceedings of the disciplinary committee hearing, as well as all the
evidence delivered and relevant correspondence, will be made available to:

• members of the Disciplinary Appeal Committee;

• the appellant; and
• the respondent,

no less than 14 days before the hearing of the appeal.

(l) During the disciplinary hearing of the appeal, the appellant will be granted the opportunity
to argue and discuss the basis of his/her appeal with the Committee.

(m) After the Disciplinary Appeal Committee has considered the material on the basis of
which the appellant supports his/her appeal, as well as any material put forward in
response thereto, the Committee must submit to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, or
his/her nominee, a recommendation, together with all relevant documentation
concerning the rejection of the appeal, or the upholding thereof, as well as the
confirmation of the penalty, or the disregarding or amendment thereof. If necessary, it
may be recommended that the case be referred back to the Disciplinary Appeal
Committee for further investigation.

(n) The finding of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal will be final, and will be communicated
in writing to the relevant persons.

14.1.10 Powers of suspension of the Vice-Chancellor and Principal

(a) If the Vice-Chancellor and Principal is of the opinion that a student may be guilty of
misconduct as defined in these rules, he/she will have the competence, should he/she
deem this to be in the best interest of CUT, to order the student to carry out one, more
than one, or all of the following actions, for a period deemed fit by the Vice-Chancellor
and Principal, but for no longer than the time required for the finalisation of any
disciplinary proceedings that may be brought against such a student in terms of these
rules:

• refraining from attending lectures and classes on any premises occupied or held by
CUT at any locality;
• refraining from participating in any activity of CUT;

• refraining from entering any space belonging to CUT, any place under CUT’s control,
or any part of such a space or place;
• vacating any CUT residence, or any part of any structure under the control of CUT;
• refraining from entering any CUT residence, or any part of any structure under the
control of CUT;
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• refraining from bringing any motor vehicle, motorcycle or any other mode of transport
onto the premises of CUT, or any other place that may be under the control of CUT;
and/or
• refraining from committing any act specified by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal that
is related to the nature of the charge.

(b) The Vice-Chancellor and Principal will not issue an order, as specified in paragraph
6.1.10 (a), unless he/she is convinced that there is sufficient evidence to corroborate the
charges against the student.

(c) A provisional suspension will be issued, which suspension will be valid, and will come
into immediate effect.

(d) The order must be conveyed to the student, and, within three days after the order has
been conveyed, the student must provide written reasons to the Vice-Chancellor and
Principal as to why the order should not be final.

(e) The Vice-Chancellor and Principal’s decision will be final and binding.

(f) Any order in terms of paragraph 6.1.10 (a) will expire if disciplinary proceedings in terms
of these rules have not commenced within 45 days after the order was issued.

14.1.11 Powers of suspension of the Registrar

(a) If the Registrar is of the opinion that a student may be guilty of misconduct as defined in
these rules, he/she will have the competence, should he/she deem this to be in the best
interest of CUT, to order the student to carry out one, more than one, or all of the following
actions:

• vacating a residence;
• refraining from entering a residence; and/or
• refraining from interfering or communicating with any residence student.

(b) The Registrar will:

• inform the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of any order that has been issued in terms
of rule 11 (a) no later than 72 hours after it has been issued. If the
Vice-Chancellor and Principal has not issued an order in terms of rule 6.1.10 (a) within
seven days after receipt of such notice, any order issued in terms of rule 6.1.11 (a) of
these rules will consequently fall away. An order of the
Vice-Chancellor and Principal in terms of rule 6.1.10 (a) will replace the order that
was issued in terms of this rule; and
• not give an order as envisaged in rule 6.1.11 (a), unless he/she has:

- informed the House Committee, if any, of that residence, by means of a written

notification delivered to the Chairperson or Secretary of the House Committee, of
any order he/she intends issuing in terms of rule 6.1.11 (a), as well as his/her
reason(s) for intending to issue such an order, which notification will be delivered
to the Chairperson or Secretary of the House Committee concerned;
− informed the student in person or by means of written notification, sent by post or
delivered to the address furnished to CUT by the student, of the order he/she
intends issuing in terms of rule 6.1.11 (a), as well as his/her reason(s) for intending
to issue the said order;
− given the student a fair opportunity to challenge the reason(s) in person or through
the submission of written representations to the Registrar; and
− given the necessary consideration to whatever has been said or done by the
student in order to challenge any reason(s) for the issuing of such an order, with
the proviso that it will not be the duty of the Registrar to, before such an order is
issued, provide such information, or offer such an opportunity to the student if the
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student, despite all efforts by the Registrar to determine his/her place of residence,
cannot be found, in which case the order will be issued via mail to an address
furnished to CUT by the student.

14.1.12 Enforcement of certain penalties

(a) Whether the penalty imposed on a student in terms of these rules comprises the
payment of a fine, the repair of any damage caused, or the carrying out of an
instruction, the student concerned may be forbidden access to CUT by the Vice-
Chancellor and Principal until the payment has been made, or the instruction has
been carried out.

14.1.13 Non-cancellation of fees

(a) In a case where any action is taken, or a penalty is imposed in terms of these rules,
a student will normally not be granted any reimbursement or cancellation of
academic, residence or other fees that have been paid, or are payable to CUT.
However, a student may direct a written request to the DVC: Resources and
Operations for such reimbursement or cancellation, for final consideration by the
CUT Council.

14.1.14 Fining system

Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, and without prejudice to CUT’s right to
discipline students in accordance with the University’s disciplinary policy and procedures
(to be finalised), the fining system in question will be applicable to the offences as specified
hereunder:

(a) A fine will be imposed at the scene of the offence.

(b) A fine may only be imposed by senior staff members of the Protection Services Unit.

(c) Fines must be paid at the cashiers of CUT within 30 days of being imposed.

(d) The accused will have the opportunity to direct a representation to the Chief:
Protection Services within eight days after the imposition of the fine. If such
representation is unsuccessful, a disciplinary inquiry may be instituted at the request
of the accused.
(e) If an accused person fails to pay a fine, or to direct a representation, the amount will
be recovered from his/her student account.

(f) The following offences will be immediately punishable with a fine, in accordance with
the fining system:

OFFENCE FINE
• Squatting in residence (person whose room is involved) R400
• Hampering a Protection Services Officer in the execution of his/her duties R300
• Swearing at, or insulting Protection Services staff R300
• Drunkenness R400
• Disturbing the peace R300
• Furnishing false information R200
• Lending/borrowing of a staff/student card R200
• Damage/misuse of fire equipment/emergency exits R300
• Unlawful use and/or provision of CUT property R400
• Failing to give prior notice of functions to Protection Services R300
• Unseemly behaviour R300
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Annexure A

TABLE ON PENALTY GUIDELINES

In line with section 14.1.3.1 and 14.1.3.6 the following are guidelines that may be followed as disciplinary
measures for both academic and general misconduct by student:

Rating Level of seriousness Penalty range

1 Extremely serious The student may be expelled from CUT.

2 Very serious The student may be suspended from CUT for a specified period.

3 Serious Any of the measures between 12.1.3.1 (iv) to (xv) may be

applied.

4 Minor Any of the measures between 12.1.3.1 (iv) to (xv) may be

applied.

Types of misconduct and proposed ratings

Type of misconduct Proposed rating

Academic dishonesty
Plagiarism 1
Possession of unauthorized notes in test or assessment 2
Use of unauthorized notes or copying in test or assessment 2
Submitting a test or assessment under false name 2
Changing a test or assessment paper after it has been marked 2
Fraud
False medical certificate 1
False proof of an academic qualification 1
Alcohol and prohibited substances
Possession of prohibited substances on University property 1
Illegal selling of alcohol on University property 1
Selling of prohibited substances on University property 1
Other types of misconduct
Guilty of conduct on CUT property as outlined under Section 4.5.1.2 of Code 3 and 4
of Conduct for Student (Chapter 11)
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RECORDING AND COMMUNICATING OF SANCTIONS

The recording and communicating of any of the above-mentioned penalties should be in accordance
with the following procedure as outlined in subsection 1.6.2.5 of Chapter 1 of the CUT Assessment
Procedure:

1.6.2.5 Sanction inscription on a student’s record

(1) In the event of a student being found guilty of academic dishonesty and unless otherwise
prescribed by the Code of Student Conduct, all sanctions under this code – with the
exception of failure of a particular assignment– shall be marked on the respondent’s
permanent record with the inscription “Academic Dishonesty”.

(i) In the case of failure of a course/module, the notation shall remain on the student’s
record for a minimum of one year.
(ii) In the case of suspension or expulsion from a course/module, the notation shall
remain on the student’s record for a minimum of one year.

(2) Once the minimum time period has elapsed, the student may petition the Registrar for the
removal of the sanction inscription from his/her permanent record. This provision shall not,
however, prohibit any programme, department or faculty of CUT from retaining records of
violations and reporting such violations as required by the relevant professional
accreditation standards.