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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Strategic Building Design | |||
| Reference | AC4013 | Version | 2 |
| Created | September 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | April 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | December 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with a broad understanding of the processes involved in planning, implementing building and estate projects in the health sector, as well as those related to the management of facilities over their lifetime. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a broad understanding of the legislative environment that governs building development |
| 2 | Critically engage with the processes of briefing, strategic design option appraisal, and design with respect to healthcare facilities |
| 3 | To debate and critically discuss the processes and procedures that ensure the health and safety of estate users. |
| 4 | Critically engage with the processes governing facilities management and for ensuring that built assets remain fit for purpose. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Introduction to the key processes involved in the design and management of built estate, including: Design;Key legislative framework and instruments relating to planning; building regulations; and project planning and management; Developing a design brief, including qualitative aspects; Strategic design option appraisal; Building/spatial design and visualisation; Interpretation of architectural information; Space planning, utilisation, and the management of facilities;Health & Safety; Managing public safety: policy and procedure; Healthcare Associated Infection system for controlling risk in the built environment (HAI-SCRIBE);Planning, Management, and Maintenance;Sustainability of built estate (BREEAM); Life cycle planning and management of built assets; NHS Scotland Design Assessment Process (NDAP); Property and Asset Management Plans (PAMS); Estates Asset Management System (EAMS); Scottish Capital Investment Manual (SCIM); Statutory Compliance and Reporting Tool (SCART) |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be delivered via a combination of online presentations, topics, and collaborative sessions. The input will be augmented by external industry experts to contextualise learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 48 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 252 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Coursework consisting of an investigative report of a selected case study. This exercise requires analysis, critical evaluation and application of learning to a given context. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Report). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. Non-submission will result in an NS grade | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Course entry requirements, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blyth, A. & Worthington, J. Managing the Brief for Better Design (2nd edition). Routledge, London, 2010. |
| 2 | Miller, R, Swensson, E, & Robinson, T. Hospital and Healthcare Facility Design (3rd edition). W. W. Norton & Company, 2013 |
| 3 | Atkin, B & Brooks, A. Total Facility Management. Wiley-Blackwell (4th edition), 2015 |
| 4 | Carpman, J & Grant, M. 'Design that cares: Planning health facilities for patients and visitors'. John Wiley & Sons, 3rd edition, 2016 |
| 5 | Kobus, R, Skaggs, R, Bobrow, M, Thomas, J, Payette, P & Kliment, S. Building Type Basics for Healthcare Facilities, J Wiley & Sons, 2nd edition. |