QUSU06010 2012 Measurement 1
Full Title
Measurement 1
Transcript Title
Measurement 1
Code
QUSU06010
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QUSU - Quantity Surveying
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2012 - Full Academic Year 2012-13
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Leigh McLoughlin, Pat Carter
Programme Membership
SG_JCONS_B07 201300 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Costing
SG_JQUAN_B07 201300 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
SG_JCONS_B07 201400 Bachelor of Science in Construction Cost Management
SG_JQUAN_H08 201400 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
SG_JQUAN_B07 201500 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
SG_JQUAN_H08 201500 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
SG_JQUAN_H08 201500 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
SG_CCONS_C06 201700 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction
SG_JQUAN_H08 201700 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
SG_CCONS_C06 201700 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction Economics
Description
Introduction to measurement of building work and the work of the Quantity Surveyor
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Know the principles and practice of measurement of basic buildings
2.
Recognise and use quantity surveying skills essential for measurement of building work
3.
Apply basic mathematical rules to building measurement (areas, volumes, weights, centre-line)
4.
Measure basic building quantities from a drawing or on site
5.
Know the common units of measurement for basic construction items
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous assessment and final examination
Indicative Syllabus
The work of the Quantity Surveyor/Estimator - introductory over-view
The Bill of Quantities - purpose, sections, relevance, uses
Measurement techniques - units, order, sequence, centre-line, presentation, take off layout
Description writing for measurement
Specification appreciation; incorporation of specification into description
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment Measurement 1 | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam Measurement 1 | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 60 % | End of Year | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | measurement 1 | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | measurement 1 | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
1. SCSI and CIF, (2009), Agreed Rules of Measurement, 4th Edition, Published by SCSI and CIF ‘ARM Joint Committee’, Ireland
2. Seeley, Ivor H, (2005), Building Quantities Explained , 6th Edition, Palgrave McMillan, UK
3. Seeley and Winfield, (2009), Building Quantities Explained (Irish Edition) , Palgrave McMillan, UK
Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None