Module Title:Applied Site Management
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Practicals Project Work Private study
Module Aim: This module provides the student with an understanding of modern Construction Site Management methods, and of the systems and procedures that are used to control construction projects.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Plan and control construction projects using project management techniques.
LO2 Estimate, allocate and level resources for construction tasks.
LO3 Estimate costs of buildings at different project stages and compare to budgets
LO4 Analyse the Health and Safety obligations of the Construction Manager.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
(1) Operations Management
Sequencing, work breakdown structure analysis, duration calculation, subcontractor programme management (tender, short-term progress, and forensic claims).
(2) Subcontractor Management
Contract documents production, subcontractor tendering procedures, post tender documentation production and control.
(3) Cost Control Systems
Cost planning and value engineering principles, programme related cashflow, budgeting, cost value recording techniques.
(4) Reporting Systems
Project progress monitoring systems, progress feedback mechanisms, progress recording, reporting and presentation.
(5) Health and Safety - Site Manager
Obligations in Health and Safety, documentation, process, risk assessments for the construction site
Assessment Breakdown%
Project60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project n/a 1,2,3,4 60.00 n/a
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam n/a 1,2,3,4 40.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 7.00
Practicals 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Project 12 Weeks per Stage 3.75
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 8.00
Total Hours 237.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMOPT_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 5 Mandatory
CW_CMBSE_D Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 5 Mandatory