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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Built Asset Management | |||
Reference | SUM106 | Version | 2 |
Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | November 2015 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | December 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To develop a professional working understanding of the role and processes utilised to manage the built assets as they relate to today’s built environment. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Define Asset Management in the context of the Built Environment. |
2 | Compare and Contrast the impact Capital Cost and whole life costs have on a project. |
3 | Discuss the management skills involved in Facilities Management, the stages of Facilities Management implementation, outsourcing and space utilisation issues. |
4 | Analyse health & safety practice and implement the necessary legislation. |
5 | Research, create and evaluate data appraisal systems for occupancy evaluation. Recognise and critically assess the relationship between costs, use, function and value. Apply the suite of Value Techniques to Built Asset Management. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Human influences, economic influences, effects on business, organisational structures, capital costs, cost in use, data collection, FM strategies, benefit analysis, occupancy evaluation, employee satisfaction, audit procedures, benchmarking, audit techniques, outsourcing, contracts and agreements. |
Module Delivery |
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Full Time or Distance Learning |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 36 | 70 |
Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 80 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
Description: | Normally a longitudinal assessment involving topic discussion forums for distance learning students or group work for full time students (20%) and a group presentation (20%). | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Description: | An individual written piece of work. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
In order to pass the module students must achieve 40% or greater in each component. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | 70% or greater |
B | 60% or greater |
C | 50% or greater |
D | 40% or greater |
E | 35% or greater |
F | Less than 35% |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | Atkins, B., 2015. Total Facility Management, 4th Ed., Wiley |
2 | Holmes, D., Bicknell, C., Davies, J. (2012). Capital and whole life costs of buildings Metric Handbook, 2012, p.4-1-4-8 |
3 | Lloyd, C., Corcoran, M., (2019). Asset management: transforming asset dependent businesses. Institute of Civil Engineers Publishing. |