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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Introduction to the Construction Profession | |||
| Reference | SU1115 | Version | 2 |
| Created | July 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | May 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To provide the student with the ability to understand the construction industry, the construction professions and the nature of the industry. To outline the history of architecture and construction and its relationship to contemporary practice and processes. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Identify, understand and explain the functions and interaction of the various construction professionals involved in the construction process. |
| 2 | Understand the historic development of the construction profession until the present day and current regulatory requirements in the building profession, including the necessary professional ethics and processes. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module introduces planning, design and production processes and the role of the different professional parties within a built environment project; Provides understanding of what the different construction professions are and how they collaborate; provides a synoptic view of architectural history and sets this against the broader context of architectural design theory and construction; provides an introduction into scholarly activity and communication in the built environment context. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Learning from lectures is supplemented by exercises set during these sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 20 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 130 | 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 | |||||
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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 |
| Description: | Final submission based on a phased or structured series of activities or workshops. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The overall module grade is based on 100% weighting of Component 1 (Coursework). 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 | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Where appropriate mixed discipline team working will be encouraged. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Emmitt, S., (2009). Architectural technology. John Wiley & Sons. |
| 2 | Silver, P. and McLean, W., (2013). Introduction to architectural technology. Laurence King. |
| 3 | Cartlidge, D., (2011). Quantity Surveying Practice. |
| 4 | Harris, F. and McCaffer, R., 2013. Modern construction management. John Wiley & Sons. |
| 5 | Morton, R. and Ross, A., 2008. Construction UK: Introduction to the industry. Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 6 | Professional Bodies : a) Chartered Institute of Architectural Technology :- https://ciat.org.uk/ b) Royal Incorporation of Chartered Surveyors :- https://www.rics.org/uk/ c) Chartered Institute of Building :- https://www.ciob.org/ |