Human and Social Studies General Social Science

Apply Knowledge Of Trends In Urban Development Over Time And Space And The Implications For Selected Situations Training

SAQA US 119902 | NQF 4 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $713 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the ability to critically analyse trends in urban development across different time periods and spatial contexts. It explores the implications of these trends for specific urban situations, enabling informed decision-making in planning, policy, and management roles. Learners will develop a deep understanding of how historical and contemporary urbanisation patterns shape cities and communities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse key historical and contemporary trends in urban development over time and space.
  • Evaluate the social, economic, and environmental implications of urbanisation patterns for selected situations.
  • Apply theoretical frameworks to interpret urban development processes in diverse contexts.
  • Compare and contrast urban development trends across different regions and eras.
  • Demonstrate the ability to assess the impact of urban trends on specific communities or localities.
  • Develop evidence-based recommendations for addressing urban challenges based on trend analysis.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for urban planners, municipal officials, property developers, architects, geographers, and anyone involved in urban management or policy formulation. It is also suitable for students and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of urban development dynamics.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Urban Development Trends

Objectives:
• Define key concepts in urban development over time and space.
• Identify historical trends in urbanisation and spatial patterns.
• Explain the drivers of urban change, including economic, social, and environmental factors.
• Describe the relationship between urban development and spatial planning.
• Recognise the implications of urban trends for selected situations.

Topics:
• Introduction to urban development: definitions and scope.
• Historical overview of urbanisation: from pre-industrial to modern cities.
• Spatial patterns of urban growth: concentric zone, sector, and multiple nuclei models.
• Drivers of urban change: population dynamics, economic restructuring, technology, and policy.
• Case studies: early urban development in South Africa and global examples.
• Introduction to spatial planning frameworks: integrated development plans (IDPs) and spatial development frameworks (SDFs).
• Group activity: mapping historical urban trends in a selected South African city.
• Summary and reflection on implications for local contexts.

Day 2: Analysing Contemporary Urban Trends and Their Implications

Objectives:
• Analyse current urban development trends in South Africa and globally.
• Evaluate the impact of trends such as gentrification, urban sprawl, and smart cities.
• Assess the social, economic, and environmental implications for diverse urban situations.
• Apply analytical tools to interpret spatial data and trends.
• Discuss the role of policy and governance in shaping urban outcomes.

Topics:
• Contemporary urban trends: urbanisation in developing countries, suburbanisation, and reurbanisation.
• Gentrification and displacement: causes, effects, and case studies.
• Urban sprawl vs. compact city models: implications for sustainability.
• Smart cities and digital transformation: opportunities and challenges.
• Analytical tools: GIS, spatial analysis, and trend mapping.
• Policy responses: land use management, housing policy, and transport planning.
• Group exercise: analysing a selected urban situation using trend data.
• Debate: balancing economic growth with social equity in urban development.

Day 3: Applying Knowledge to Selected Situations and Practical Integration

Objectives:
• Synthesise knowledge of urban trends to develop recommendations for specific contexts.
• Apply SAQA-aligned assessment criteria to evaluate urban development scenarios.
• Formulate integrated strategies that address spatial, social, and economic implications.
• Present and defend findings in a professional format.
• Reflect on the role of the practitioner in shaping sustainable urban futures.

Topics:
• Review of key concepts and frameworks from Days 1 and 2.
• Practical application: developing a trend analysis report for a selected urban situation.
• Integrating spatial planning, community participation, and sustainable development.
• Assessment criteria for Unit Standard 119902: knowledge, comprehension, application, and analysis.
• Group project: create a presentation on implications and recommendations for a case study.
• Peer review and feedback session.
• Final assessment: written test or portfolio submission.
• Course wrap-up and action planning for professional practice.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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30 18% off
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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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