6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Faculty
Organisational Unit
Department of Civil Engineering
Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Frank Collins
Unit guides
Synopsis
Introduction to the nature of civil engineering construction projects. Construction technology including equipment performance, construction techniques, prefabrication, concrete, steel, timber, foundations, buildings, roads, formwork etc. Relevant OHS and site environmental management issues and requirements. Industry experience gained by working with a construction company.
Students require at least 4 days on-site construction experience to be eligible to enrol in this unit.
Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to:
- Evaluate OHS risks and apply relevant controls to particular project examples
- Acquire knowledge of Quality Assurance and Systems and Prepare inspection and test plans
- Evaluate environmental risks and apply relevant controls to a particular construction project
- Breakdown the tasks involved with a construction project and prepare a schedule using MS Project
- Acquire knowledge of construction relationships, procurement types
Assessment
Two projects: 65%
Industry experience report: 35%
Workload requirements
2 hours lecture, 2 hours practicals, 8 hours private study per week.
- site visit and 27 hours industry placement)
See also Unit timetable information