The aims of the subject are:
(1) to develop a knowledge and understanding of measurement procedures
(2) to teach measurement and estimating skills
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
to describe measurement procedures
LO2
to accurately measure simple building structural elements in accordance with current Agreed Rules of Measurement
LO3
develop the techniques used to prepare bills of quantities
LO4
to estimate costs of simple building work.
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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) Measurement
(a) Measurement Skills and systems
(b) Setting out dimensions
(c) drafting descriptions
(d) relationship between drawings, specification and bill of quantities
(e) structure and content (measured items)
(2) Estimating
(a) Plant costing
(b) Cost of labour,
(c) Preparation of unit rates
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
50.00%
Project
50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Other
Class Test, Project, Presentation
1,2,4
50.00
n/a
Project
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
No Description
1,2,3,4
50.00
n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
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