Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | CONSTRUCTION QS PRACTICE | ||||||||
Course Unit Code | AQSP410 | ||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 7 | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||
Prerequisites | NONE | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||
Course Contents | Identification and use of information: Listing, description, identification and definition of specific information from the course content of measurement methods and standards. Interpretation, examples, classification and summary of concepts, ideas and principles relevant to the interrelated use of measurement and standards in the construction industry. Application of concepts in practice: Application and use of concepts and ideas in different situations in the construction industry. Implementation and execution of theories and strategies in specific situations. Knowledge and skills into the setting up methods for the measurement of a construction project. Analysis of Documents and Reports: Study of documents, drawings and reports. Analysis by comparison, organization, deconstruction, structuring and integrating in order to obtain any available technical and legal information. Production of Measurements and Bills of Quantities: Evaluation of results by checking, hypothesis, experimenting, judging, testing, detecting and monitoring. Amendment and re-iteration where necessary to plan, create and produce detailed and accurate measurements and comprehensive bills of quantities for specific construction projects. | ||||||||
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The course involves professional work placements for each student under the supervision of qualified quantity surveyors in construction companies. The aim is for the student to obtain valuable working experience in realistic situations thus getting a first view of quantity surveying practice in construction. A diary must be kept by the student noting his daily work or tasks. | ||||||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |