SL3S301 - Installed Technology Design 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SL3S301
Module Title: Installed Technology Design
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Music and Drama
Faculty Sub Group: Music
Module Leader: Lucy Squire
Module Team: Philip Hughes, Ian Williams, Rob Locke
First Intended Intake: APR 2025 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100703 - stage management
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Jul 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2029

Module Aims

This module will use previously taught modules to shift focus from live events where equipment is brought in, then taken out – and look at installed systems, and how they can be designed, implemented and maintained.

Students will look at how technologies designed for installation differ from those of a temporary live event nature, and the knowledge that is needed to specify, use and install these safely and appropriately.

Content Summary

Hand and power tools, their safe and appropriate use, maintenance, and ensuring using the correct tool for the job.

Fixtures and fittings, identifying correct use for different applications.

Structural engineering basics, knowing whether a surface can support a load, or the need to seek additional help.

Requirements of installations; the legislation behind cable installations, continuity of fire boundaries, electrical inspection, supporting loads.

Manufacturer guidance information, understanding warranties, guarantees, insurances and limitations of liabilities.

Ergonomics and useability, looking into the human response to control options.

Collecting information methods and ensuring compatibility with the needs of an end-client.

User documentation, labelling, instructions and warnings.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 6
Seminar 6
Demonstration 6
Practical classes and workshops 18
Fieldwork 10
Independent Study 74
Directed Study 80
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Design appropriate technical solutions to problems that meet the needs of a client.
LO2 Evaluate technical solutions and their operation, management, and maintenance.

Module Requisites

Code Title Requisite Type
MOD013152 Event Data Networks and Wireless Systems pre-requisite
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Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment Simulation (Onsite) 1 Installing equipment - Choice of tools, fixings and equipment are assessed in a simulation. 60 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Observational Journal 1 Re-imagined installs - Students will analyse installed systems and suggest improvements 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Simulation (Onsite) 1
Observational Journal 1

Reading List

The complete handbook of power tools – George R. Drake – 1975

Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook – Barry and Peggy Tillman - 2016