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ENGPG9105 - Construction Engineering 2
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<p>This unit is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required for a career as a construction engineer. It covers key topics critical to the construction industry, including construction equipment, construction methods, contract management, equipment economics, quality assurance, and an introduction to occupational health and safety practices. The unit also introduces sustainable construction principles, highlighting emerging trends and technologies shaping the industry's future. By the end of the unit, students will have developed a solid foundation in construction engineering, preparing them to manage and contribute to diverse construction projects effectively.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. An overview of the construction industry<br>
2. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the construction industry<br>
3. Quality assurance (QA) in construction projects<br>
4. Construction equipment and methods<br>
5. Construction economics<br>
6. Procurement and contracts in construction<br>
7. Basics of construction project management<br>
8. Introduction to intelligent construction<br>
9. 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 unit is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills required for a career as a construction engineer. It covers key topics critical to the construction industry, including construction equipment, construction methods, contract management, equipment economics, quality assurance, and an introduction to occupational health and safety practices. The unit also introduces sustainable construction principles, highlighting emerging trends and technologies shaping the industry's future. By the end of the unit, students will have developed a solid foundation in construction engineering, preparing them to manage and contribute to diverse construction projects effectively.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. An overview of the construction industry<br> 2. Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the construction industry<br> 3. Quality assurance (QA) in construction projects<br> 4. Construction equipment and methods<br> 5. Construction economics<br> 6. Procurement and contracts in construction<br> 7. Basics of construction project management<br> 8. Introduction to intelligent construction<br> 9. Sustainability in the construction industry</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030999 - Civil Engineering, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engpg9105">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p> must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=ENGRG4102" target="_blank">ENGRG4102</a></p>
Learning outcomes
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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K1
<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>Participate in all learning activities including attendance and participation in classes, exercises, recommended and supplementary readings or other activities. Undertake problem solving of engineering problems relevant to construction engineering in both invigilated and non-invigilated settings.</p>
<p>Q&A discussion forum, Quizzes and Tests</p>
<p>30 - 50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Develop a plan and accompanying documentation aimed at ensuring safety and maintaining quality standards in construction projects.</p>
<p>Report and Presentation</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S3, A2
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<p>Undertake construction planning and scheduling activities for a chosen project.</p>
<p>Report</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
S2, 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:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
030999 - Civil Engineering, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engpg9105">View unit fees</a>
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