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<p>This course aims to assist you in preparing yourself for the role of construction engineer in construction projects. You will become familiar with different aspects of construction projects. Topics include equipment, methods, contracts, economics, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety in the construction industry. A brief introduction to sustainable construction and evolving trends and technologies in the construction industry is also included to equip you with the latest requirements in the industry.</p>
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<p>•An overview of the construction industry<br>
•Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the construction industry<br>
•Quality assurance (QA) in construction projects<br>
•Construction equipment and methods<br>
•Construction economics<br>
•Procurement and contracts in construction<br>
•Basics of construction project management<br>
•Introduction to intelligent construction<br>
•Sustainability in the construction industry</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course aims to assist you in preparing yourself for the role of construction engineer in construction projects. You will become familiar with different aspects of construction projects. Topics include equipment, methods, contracts, economics, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety in the construction industry. A brief introduction to sustainable construction and evolving trends and technologies in the construction industry is also included to equip you with the latest requirements in the industry.</p>
Unit content
<p>•An overview of the construction industry<br> •Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the construction industry<br> •Quality assurance (QA) in construction projects<br> •Construction equipment and methods<br> •Construction economics<br> •Procurement and contracts in construction<br> •Basics of construction project management<br> •Introduction to intelligent construction<br> •Sustainability in the construction industry</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030901 - Construction Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin4203">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p> must have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN2002" target="_blank">ENGIN2002</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGIN2202" target="_blank">ENGIN2202</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Justify the use of different construction equipment and methods.</p>
K2
<p>Explain the concepts and benefits of sustainable and intelligent construction practices.</p>
K3
<p>Evaluate the different types of contracts used in construction projects.</p>
S1
<p>Create and use relevant quality management documents, procedures, and systems in construction projects.</p>
S2
<p>Differentiate the tasks involved in a construction project and prepare a construction project schedule.</p>
S3
<p>Analyse relevant safety hazards, risks and controls in construction projects.</p>
A1
<p>Apply the principles of economics to construction equipment.</p>
A2
<p>Communicate engineering construction concepts and issues.</p>
Assessment
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Learning outcomes assessed
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<p>Assessment on construction equipment and methods</p>
<p>Q&A discussion forum</p>
<p>5% - 10%</p>
K1
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<p>Carry out a site visit and prepare an engineering report on the type of construction equipment and processes and assess quality and safety related issues.</p>
<p>Site visit, report, and presentation</p>
<p>20% - 30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S3, A2
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<p>Construction project planning</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>10% - 20%</p>
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<p>A final test on any or all of the material covered in the course.</p>
<p>Final test</p>
<p>40% - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S3, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030901 - Construction Engineering
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin4203">View unit fees</a>
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