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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Professional Practice and Management
Reference ACM005 Version 11
Created January 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved October 2002 SCQF Points 15
Amended November 2022 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop the student’s knowledge, skills and maturity of application with respect to professional practice, management, and law, which will enable them, on qualification, to carry out their professional duties effectively, responsibly and ethically.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge and critical understanding of key aspects of professional practice, law, and management relevant to the role of the contemporary architect.
2 Effectively apply knowledge, understanding and judgement relating to building procurement and contractual options in a specific project context / scenario, and justify recommendations made.
3 Effectively apply knowledge, understanding and judgement relating to the the business of professional architectural practice in a specific context / scenario.
4 Demonstrate advanced understanding of the way in which the various and respective responsibilities of the architect, other design team members, contractor and client relate to the RIBA Plan of Work

Indicative Module Content
The module will cover the legal, professional and statutory responsibilities of the architect; the Architects Registration Board; the architect in relation to the building industry; professional and contractual relationships; the RIBA Plan of Work; the principles of planning and building regulation legislation; procurement options for construction projects; building contracts; cost planning and cost control; architectural practice in the wider social context; Health and Safety legislation and the CDM Regulations; Copyright; Insurances and Professionalism and business ethics.

Module Delivery
The mode of delivery is by lecture and student centred workshops and seminars and independent reading.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 50 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 100 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
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: A report focused on the application of key professional practice and management to an architectural project/scenario.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
In order to pass the module students must achieve D or greater in each component.
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 RIBA Part 1 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 RIBA Handbook of Architectural Practice Management, 9th Ed. RIBA 2013
2 RIBA - Architect's Job Book (9th Edition) 2013
3 RIAS - SCA 2000, Nov 2011 rev.(Standard Condidtions of Appointment of an Architect)
4 Scottish Building Contract 2011
5 Architects Registration Board Student Handbook www.arb.org

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