Module Title:Project Management and Practice
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures Presentations Journal Articles Discussion Private Study Blackboard
Module Aim: This module prepares the Architectural Technologist Level 7 graduate to progress to Level 8 standard and demonstrate competencies, knowledge, and abilities in the range of duties and accountability required for practice as an Architectural Technologist. The competencies that form the module are bases on the following standards, QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) Award standards -Architectural technology 2016, RIAI (Royal Institute of Architects Ireland) Standard of knowledge for architectural technologists 2010, CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists) Professional and Occupational Performance (POP) Record of competencies 2010. 1. Demonstrate the requirements of competencies: 1. Context & 3. Regulation. 2. Demonstrate the requirements of competencies 2. Technology & 4: Procurement. 3. Demonstrate the requirements of Competence 6: Management. 4. Demonstrate the requirements of Competence: 5. Communication & 7. Professionalism. The module also raises awareness of the need for the Architectural Technologist to continue to develop their knowledge, skill, and competence throughout their career through continuous professional development, (CPD), in relation to changing legislation, regulations and technological change, in the interests of best practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate the requirements of Competencies: 1. Context & 3. Regulation: Knowledge of current societal concerns i.e., climate change, flooding, energy for construction, thermal performance, Safety & health, planning process, building regulations, BCAR, certification, NZEB, passive house etc, their changing nature and their integration into architectural technology practice. demonstrate a knowledge of the range of organisations with a responsibility for, or interest, in the built environment.
LO2 Demonstrate the requirements of Competence 2. Technology & Research & 4: Procurement To have the ability to research and utilise old and new technologies to improve design & construction standards. Research products, designs, and management systems. To understand the role of the architectural practice as contract administrator in the building contract in relation to construction projects and building contracts. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of creating construction documentation including drawings, specifications for construction information and the tendering process.
LO3 3. Demonstrate the requirements of Competence 6: Management: in relation to architectural projects with reference to the RIAI Workstage's and the RIBA plan of work. Understand the roles of the design team and construction team. Demonstrate an understanding of the workflow from inception to completion (Appointment, development of the project brief, Feasibility, research, sketch design, final design, planning, construction information, tender, contract documents, certification, site meetings, site inspections, quality control, and as built drawings). Demonstrate an understanding of the management of drawings and documents in relation to BIM management and BREEAM. To understand the theory of pr
LO4 Demonstrate the requirements of Competence: 5. Communication & 7. Professionalism: To have the ability to discuss, develop and participate in group projects, in a collaborative and professional manner. To have the ability to reflect on and proceed competently using personal and project feedback. To have the ability to present concepts, sketch proposals, designs, and technical reports in a professional manner.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Transition from Level 7 to Level 8 Architectural Technologist
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RIAI Standards of Knowledge, Skill and Competence - Level 8
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The Design/Project/Construction/Collaborative Team
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RIAI Work Stages, and RIBA Plan of Work
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Safety, Health and Welfare & Risk Assessment in Project Management
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Site Planning and Management re: Programme
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Quality Management Systems Designing out Waste and Life Cycle Assessme
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Sustainable Procurement
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BREEAM and Management
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BIM and its Project Management Attributes
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Tendering and procurement
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Planning and planning appeals.
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Site inspections, and progress on site, snagging and quality control
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Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project 1. SAMPLE. The focus of this project will be the project management of an architectural project. We will examine project management theory, project development stages, management of health and safety for construction projects, sustainability / environment, building contracts, tendering & RIAI Standards of Knowledge, Skill and Competence for architectural technologists. 1,2,3,4 20.00 Week 6
Project Project 2 SAMPLE: According to the UN Environment- global status report 2017, 56% of final energy use is attributed to buildings. The global buildings sector consumed nearly 30% of total final energy use and buildings construction, including the manufacturing of materials for building such as steel and cement, accounted for an additional 26% in estimated global final energy use. (UN 2017) The environment is a particularly important consideration for a building designer. We will examine the BREEAM system and look at how it can be integrated into the management of an architectural / construction project. 1,2,3,4 20.00 Week 13
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End of semester exam 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMARC_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology 8 Mandatory