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Module Title
Measurement 2
Reference	SU3070	Version	4
Created	July 2021	SCQF Level	SCQF 9
Approved	September 2015	SCQF Points	15
Amended	September 2021	ECTS Points	7.5

Aims of Module
To provide the student with the ability to recognise the concept of precontract quantification of construction work including mechanical and electrical services, and the skills required for the preparation of Bills and Quantities.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1	Identify the principles and select appropriate methods of recording measurements from drawn information and associated descriptions of works, as defined in the current RICS New Rules of Measurement.
2	Apply appropriate measurement techniques to given scenarios.

Indicative Module Content
The module will facilitate investigation of the use of Bills of Quantities (BQs), formats and techniques adopted to ensure Quality assurance of the final BQ. An introduction to and application of the current method of measurement for building works (including mechanical and electrical services). The interpretation of graphical and textual project information; mensuration techniques and conventional methods of booking and preparing dimensions. Students will develop their knowledge and application of up to date billing software.

Indicative Module Content

The module will facilitate investigation of the use of Bills of Quantities (BQs), formats and techniques adopted to ensure Quality assurance of the final BQ. An introduction to and application of the current method of measurement for building works (including mechanical and electrical services). The interpretation of graphical and textual project information; mensuration techniques and conventional methods of booking and preparing dimensions. Students will develop their knowledge and application of up to date billing software.

Module Delivery
This module is delivered via two modes, one with attendance for full time and the other distance learning via the University Virtual Campus (VC) for Distance Learning students. For full time students this is predominantly a workshop based module with Tutor support. There will be a limited number of key lectures, with student centred learning based upon core texts. For distance learning students this is predominantly a student centred learning experience based upon self study workshop materials reinforced with student based problem solving with tutoring being provided via the VC collaboration/ discussion tools.

Module Delivery

This module is delivered via two modes, one with attendance for full time and the other distance learning via the University Virtual Campus (VC) for Distance Learning students. For full time students this is predominantly a workshop based module with Tutor support. There will be a limited number of key lectures, with student centred learning based upon core texts. For distance learning students this is predominantly a student centred learning experience based upon self study workshop materials reinforced with student based problem solving with tutoring being provided via the VC collaboration/ discussion tools.

Indicative Student Workload	Full Time	Part Time
Contact Hours	36	N/A
Non-Contact Hours	114	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
Description:	The assessment relates to the creation of a draft Bill of Quantities for a given scenario.

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, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module	None.
Precluded Modules	None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Where appropriate, mixed discipline team working and the use of IT enabled environments will be encouraged.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1	RICS, (2012), New Rules of Measurement 2 Detailed Measurement for Building Works, RICS Publication, London, ISBN 9781842197165.
2	Lee, S., 2011; Willis's elements of quantity surveying, Oxford: Blackwell.
3	PACKER, A.D., 1996. Building Measurement. Harlow: Longman.

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

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