NG3S715 - Building Control 01 Sep 2023 - 30 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Building Control | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Grant Avon | ||
| Module Team: | Shane Galvin, Stuart Bunston, Thomas Lambourne, Karen Le Feuvre | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100216 - building surveying | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 30 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
Comply with legal/regulatory requirements for surveying and understand health and safety in relation to building surveying regulations and guidance.
Recognise statutory control of Building Works, including Building and Planning Acts within the country of practice.
Content Summary
This module covers a range of building control issues focusing on the legislation relating to the enforcement of planning and building controls. Students will be able to identify breaches and disputes; and provide advice on compliance and remedies.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Comply with legal/regulatory requirements for surveying and understand health and safety in relation to building surveying regulations and guidance. |
| LO2 | Recognise statutory control of Building Works, including Building and Planning Acts within the country of practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A written report subject that draws on knowledge and material from the module or course. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Open Book Examination 1 | A test of knowledge and ability by questions(s) not known to the candidate prior to the examination. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |