MODULE DESCRIPTOR

TITLE Measurement of Building Works MODULE CODE 77-5405-00L LEVEL 5 CREDITS 20 FACULTY Development & Society DEPARTMENT Natural and Built Environment SUBJECT GROUP Construction and Quantity Surveying MODULE LEADER Chris Holt DATE OF APPROVAL 06/07/2016

MODULE AIM To provide students with the ability to create and evaluate in depth measurement of building works required to price construction work. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES LO Learning Outcome 1 In relation to quantification of building works the students will apply concepts to measurement,

specification and description writing using specific techniques to produce detailed take offs. INDICATIVE CONTENT

• The quantification of construction works (including both measurement and definition) • The various standard methods of measurement • The measurement of buildings and structures to agreed standards. • Project based learning linked to measurement

LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND METHODS Students will be supported in their learning, to achieve the above outcomes, in the following ways:

• students will be provided with support and opportunities which enable them to become autonomous,

reflective learners in regard to their own development of knowledge and their acquisition of skills and practices relevant for the world of work,

• students will be provided with a blended teaching approach which includes ongoing face-to-face teaching activities, such as lectures, seminars, workshops, site visits etc. These sessions will not only enable tutor-student interaction, discussion and reflection, but also opportunities for regular peer supported activities,

• face-to-face and/or online tutorial support will also be provided to support students understanding and engagement with learning activities and assessment tasks,

• a module handbook will be made available at the start of teaching, which includes details of the module aims, learning outcomes, assessment and marking criteria, methods of feedback, learning and teaching methods and strategy, and key reading lists and online links,

• teaching activities will also be supported and enhanced through the use of a range of e-learning tools within a Virtual Learning Environment. Specifically, Blackboard will provide full access to module guides, teaching materials, reading lists, assessment information and activities, and a full range of other online resources and links,

• formative and summative activities, tasks and feedback will be provided within all modules to support and develop students academic, personal and professional development (further detail provided below).

ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTION The assessment is comprised of two summative assessments:

• A written submission showing learner ability to critically analyse, evaluate, and identify relevant facts principles and concepts related to quantification of building works

• A final exam evaluation of the learners application , explanation and analysis of quantification of building works

ASSESSMENT PATTERN - TASK INFORMATION (STANDARD ASSESSMENT MODEL)

Task No.*

Description of Assessment Task

Task Weighting %

Word Count or Exam Duration**

Sub-tasks Y/N+

IMR^ Y/N

Final Task Y/N

1 Coursework 30 2000 words N N N 2 Exam 70 2 hour N N Y

ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS MODULE None FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS Students will receive feedback on their performance in the following ways:

• Formative feedback in seminar in regard to set preparatory work • Peer group and tutor discussion, following on coursework submission • Regular updates on Blackboard • Blackboard model answers or generic feedback post examination • Written feedback linking to assessment criteria after submission of assessment

LEARNING RESOURCES FOR THIS MODULE (INCLUDING READING LISTS) A connector to the Module Resource List Online will be available in the Support Resources section of the Module Blackboard site. Core resources are likely to include:

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, & ISurv. (2013). RICS new rules of measurement NRM 2, Detailed measurement for building works. (2nd ed.). Coventry: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

• Lee, S., Trench, W., Willis, A., & Willis, Arthur James. (2014). Willis's elements of quantity surveying. (Twelfth edition / Sandra Lee, William Trench, Andrew Willis.. ed.).

RESEARCH MODULES ONLY: DOES MODULE REQUIRE APPROVAL OF FACULTY RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE? NO

MODULE STUDY HOURS (KEY INFORMATION SET) Module Study Hours - Breakdown of Hours by Type Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity type* Hours by type KIS category Lecture 24 Scheduled L&T

Seminar 36 Scheduled L&T

Tutorial Scheduled L&T

Project supervision Scheduled L&T

Demonstration Scheduled L&T

Practical classes and workshops Scheduled L&T

Supervised time in studio/workshop Scheduled L&T

Fieldwork Scheduled L&T

External visits Scheduled L&T

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities sub-total 60 Guided Independent Study 140 Independent

Placement (Not SW year - see KIS definitions) Placement

Work-based Learning (see KIS definitions) Placement

Year Abroad (see KIS definitions) Placement

Total Number of Study Hours (based on 10 hours per credit) 200