Programme Structure for the HNC in Construction (full-time) Year 1 (Level 4) Module Code Module Title No. of Credits Core / Optional CITY1083 Domestic Construction 20 Core CITY1084 Environmental Building Science 20 Core CITY1085 Materials 20 Core CITY1086 ICT and Design 20 Core CITY1087 Construction Contractual Procedures 20 Core CITY1088 Construction and Civil Engineering Management 20 Core Programme Structure for the HNC Construction (part-time) Year 1 (Level 4) Year 2 (Level 4) Module Code Module Title No. of Credits C / O Module Code Module Title No. of Credits C / O CITY1083 Domestic Construction 20 C CITY1086 ICT and Design 20 C CITY1084 Environmental Building Science 20 C CITY1088 Construction and Civil Engineering Management 20 C CITY1085 Materials 20 C CITY1087 Construction Contractual 20 C
Ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data; professional ethics, their impact on the operation of the profession and their influence on society, conflict avoidance/dispute resolution, communities and the stakeholders with whom they have contact Appreciate the importance of sustainability within the context of the built environment, including the quality of life theme Recognise the importance of professional ethics, their impact on the 5. Provide the opportunity to understand the importance of effects on the Environment and the sustainability of the built environment. 6. Develop an understanding of the Ethics and Professionalism expected by the Construction Industry. 2. Provide the opportunity to understand, describe, select and illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. 8.2.3) The ability to Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.5.2) The ability to CITY1085; ALO4, ALO5 CITY1086; ALO3, ALO4
operation of the profession and their influence on society, conflict avoidance/dispute resolution, communities and the stakeholders with whom they have contact monitor, analyse and evaluate the performance of project management within the construction industry Students will be able to: Evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to their area of study; demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, theories and principles used in construction and the management of construction describe the context in which the process of construction operates, including the legal, business, social, economic, health and safety, cultural, equality and inclusion, technological, physical, environmental and global influences including the relationship to digital 2. Provide the opportunity to understand, describe, select and illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. 3. Demonstrate the ability to use a range of planning tools, and apply them to construction processes, including procurement methodology. 8.1.3) A sound approach understanding and appreciating the function and design of building services for framed and complex buildings to ensure human comfort. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks within the construction industry. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links CITY1083; ALO3, ALO4 CITY1084; ALO3 CITY1085; ALO2, ALO3 CITY1086; ALO3, ALO4 CITY1087; ALO1, ALO2 CITY1088; ALO4
strengths and weaknesses. Students will also have: The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of some personal responsibility Be adaptable and have a flexible approach to study and work Develop skills necessary for independent and lifelong learning 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge of the functional and performance requirements of framed and complex buildings. 2. Provide the opportunity to understand, describe, select and illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. 3. Demonstrate the ability to use a range of planning tools, and apply them to construction processes, including procurement methodology. 4. Provide the opportunity to understand and appreciate the social, political and legal issues which impact on planning, design and development of the built environment. 5. Provide the 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links CITY1083; ALO3 CITY1084; ALO2 CITY1085; ALO4, ALO5 CITY1086; ALO4 CITY1087, CITY1088; ALO3
opportunity to understand the importance of effects on the Environment and the sustainability of the built environment. 6. Develop an understanding of the Ethics and Professionalism expected by the Construction Industry. LEVEL 5 FHEQ Descriptors Subject Benchmark(s) Programme Aims Programme Outcomes Core Modules linked to outcomes Students will have demonstrated: Knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of their area of study and the way in which those principles have developed; demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, theories and principles used in construction and the management of construction recognise the various construction technologies and specialisms relevant to the construction of assets for lifetime performance 1. Establish broad foundation knowledge of the functional and performance requirements of framed and complex buildings. 2. Provide the opportunity to understand, describe, select and illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. 8.1.1) A sound theoretical approach to the application of technology in framed and complex buildings. 8.1.2) Appropriate theory and practical skills to apply principles of site investigation to assess the suitability of sites for construction projects. 8.1.3) A sound approach understanding and appreciating the function and design of building CITY2082; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3 CITY2083; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3 CITY2084; ALO1, ALO3 CITY2085; ALO3, ALO4 CITY2086;ALO1, ALO2, ALO3 established
they were first studied, including where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context; procedures associated with: • contracts • letting • employment • equality • design • development Describe and illustrate the functional and performance requirements of framed and complex buildings. Understand, describe, select and illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings including those with basements. Undertake design option appraisal to ensure adherence to current building legislation including the illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. 3. Demonstrate the ability to use a range of planning tools, and apply them to construction processes, including procurement methodology. 4. Provide the opportunity to understand and appreciate the social, political and legal issues which impact on planning, design and development of the built environment. 5. Provide the opportunity to understand the importance of effects on the Environment and the sustainability of the built environment. and methods to undertake tasks within the construction industry. 8.2.2) The ability to apply the CIOB Code of Conduct to their own practice. 8.2.3) The ability to Implement design solutions and contribute to their evaluation. 8.3.2) Work independently and as a member of a team within the design project and research project. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links CITY2085; ALO3 CITY2086; ALO2, ALO3 CITY2087; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4
Knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject relevant to the named award, and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study; An understanding of the limits of the knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge professional codes of conduct Accept responsibility for their own learning iv identify targets for personal, career and academic development Be adaptable and have a flexible approach to study and work Develop skills necessary for independent and lifelong learning Recognise personal strengths and weaknesses opportunity to understand, describe, select and illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. 3. Demonstrate the ability to use a range of planning tools, and apply them to construction processes, including procurement methodology. 6. Develop an understanding of the Ethics and Professionalism expected by the Construction Industry. and practical skills to apply principles of site investigation to assess the suitability of sites for construction projects. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks within the construction industry. 8.4.2)The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. CITY2084; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3 CITY2085; ALO3, ALO4 CITY2086; ALO1 CITY2087; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 CITY2087; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 Students will be able to:
Use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis; Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms Recognise when information is incomplete Appreciate risk Process and interpret data and information Critically appraise spatial data Solve basic numerical problems using appropriate techniques Undertake simple statistical analysis Select and apply appropriate methods of collecting, analysing, and synthesising data appreciate the importance of intellectual property and its role within the innovation process. communicate to a variety of audiences in 2. Provide the opportunity to understand, describe, select and illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. 4. Provide the opportunity to understand and appreciate the social, political and legal issues which impact on planning, design and development of the built environment. 2. Provide the opportunity to understand, describe, select and 8.1.2) Appropriate theory and practical skills to apply principles of site investigation to assess the suitability of sites for construction projects. 8.1.3) A sound approach understanding and appreciating the function and design of building services for framed and complex buildings to ensure human comfort. 8.2.1) The ability to Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods to undertake tasks within the construction industry. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links 8.3.1) Communicate ideas and information; through verbal and written forms CITY2084; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3 CITY2087; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 CITY2082; ALO1, ALO2 CITY2084; ALO3 CITY2085; ALO3, ALO4 CITY2086; ALO3
to specialist and audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively; Undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations. appropriate written, graphical, electronic and verbal forms Recognise and be able to comment on the moral and ethical issues associated with the subject Appreciate the need for professional codes of conduct Accept responsibility for their own learning iv identify targets for personal, career and academic development illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. using appropriate terminology and presentation of data. 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. 8.4.2) The communication, planning and management skills to successfully complete and present a relevant work based project, through liaison with industrial links CITY2087; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4 All level 5 modules base the assessments on this Intended learning outcome Students will also have: The qualities and transferable skills necessary Identify targets for personal, career and 2. Provide the opportunity to understand, 8.4.1) Good student centred learning skills CITY2082; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3, ALO4
for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and academic development Be adaptable and have a flexible approach to study and work Develop skills necessary for independent and lifelong learning Recognise personal strengths and weaknesses. describe, select and illustrate alternative options available for the construction of primary and secondary building elements of framed and complex buildings. 3. Demonstrate the ability to use a range of planning tools, and apply them to construction processes, including procurement methodology. 4. Provide the opportunity to understand and appreciate the social, political and legal issues which impact on planning, design and development of the built environment. 5. Provide the opportunity to understand the importance of effects on the Environment and the sustainability of the built environment. 6. Develop an understanding of the Ethics and Professionalism expected by the Construction Industry. which will promote lifelong learning and a commitment to continuing professional development to achieve flexibility within the work environment. 8.5.1) The ability to apply knowledge of the construction process to the examination and selection of procurement methodology. 8.5.2) The ability to monitor, analyse and evaluate the performance of project management within the construction industry CITY2083; ALO3 CITY2085; ALO4 CITY2086; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3 CITY2087; ALO1, ALO2, ALO3. ALO4
SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-18 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 123 MODULE LEADER: Dan Burnard OTHER MODULE STAFF: Summary of Module Content Co-ordinated Project Information. Contract Administration: - Conditions of contracts, Legal Duties of Team, Possession & Completion, Payments, Assignment and Sub-contracting, Insurances, Extension of Time Contractual Claims Construction Act, Litigation, Arbitration, Adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution Alternative Contract Forms. SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions} Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lectures 60 30 x 2hr lectures Academic Support 15 A mix of individual and group tutorials Independent Study 125 Independent studies looking into case laws and other related case studies Total 200 Category Element Component Name Component weighting Comments Include links to learning objectives Coursework C1 Report 100% LO1, LO2 - Construction Contracts & Administration – 3000 word report Practice P1 Presentation 100% LO3, LO4 10 minute Case study presentation exploring disputes and looking into health and safety legislation (powerpoint or similar presentation and notes) Updated by: Dr Gursewak S Aulakh Date: 15th August 2017 Approved by: Mike Stone Date: 15th August 2017 Reading List: Ashworth, A (2011) Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry, 6th ed., Harlow, Pearson Prentice Hall Chappell, D. (2012). Understanding JCT Standard Building Contracts 8th Edition. London: Taylor & Francis. 9th edition Chudley, R. and Greeno, R. (2012) Building Construction Handbook, Butterworth-Heinemann, 9th edition. Egan J. (1998) Rethinking Construction – The Egan Report Emmitt, S. and Gorse, C. (2010) Barry’s Introduction to construction of Buildings, Wiley-Blackwell, 2nd Edition. Hughes, Kelvin (2012) Understanding the NEC ECC Contract . Routlege