NG3S719 - Building Surveying 14 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S719 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Building Surveying | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Grant Avon | ||
| Module Team: | Stuart Bunston, Thomas Lambourne, Karen Le Feuvre | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| 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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 30 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
The module will enhance the students’ ability to recognise, analyse and remedy building maintenance issues and develop their ability to apply building surveying practice, maintenance and adaptation to different situations. Students will be able to identify defects and provide advice on remediation and maintenance.
Content Summary
This module covers the following topics:
- building surveying
- understanding occupiers
- maintenance theory and practice
- building adaptation theory and practice
- inspection techniques
- inspection requirements
- diagnosis techniques
- schedules of condition
- professional reports
- maintenance planning and monitoring conservation
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Demonstration | 8 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Outline requirements of the differing types of inspections and implement methods of completing property inspections. |
| LO2 | Apply different techniques of inspection for different properties and apply the information gained to prepare reports for the purpose of an inspection. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Report - A write up of a piece of practical work that has been undertaken. | 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 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |