QS Hand Book Final Version[1]

International Higher Diploma Computing

DescriptionPage No.

1. EdHat International - UK

2. General Programme Information

3. Programme Admission Criteria

4. Programme Aims and Objectives

5. Development, Delivery and Assessment

5.1 Programme Development

5.2 Programme Delivery

5.3 Programme Assessment

6. Quality Assurance and Certification

6.1 Quality Assurance of EdHat International, UK

6.2 Programme Certification

7. Structure and Content of the Programme

8. Detailed Syllabus of the Units

GCU 0101 - Organisation and Behavior

GCU 0102 - End User Applications

GCU 0103 - Computer Platforms

QSE 0101 Civil Engineering Technology and Basic Structural Design

QSE 0102 - Specifications of Construction Materials

LCS 0101 - Personal Skills Development

LCS 0102 - English for Academic Purpose Level-1

QSC 0201 Surveying

QSC 0202 Principles of Measurements

QSC 0203 Financial Management

QSC 0204 Services Engineering Installations

QSE 0201 - Basic Mathematics and Statistics

QSE 0203 - Building Construction Technology and Drawings

RQS 0201 Research Methods


QSC 0301 General Economics

QSC 0302 Tendering and Estimating

QSC 0303 Advance Measurements I Complex Buildings and Services

QSC 0304 Advance Measurements II Civil Engineering Measurements

QSC 0305 Contractual Procedures (Pre Contract QS)


QSC 0401 Construction Economics

QSC 0402 Post Contract Management

QSC 0403 Law and Dispute Resolution

QSC 0404 Professional Practice

QSC 0405 Quantity Surveying Project or Industrial Experience

9. What makes EdHat Distinctive?

10. Academic Support and Services

EdHat International is a UK based organisation providing best quality academic qualifications in Higher Diploma level for the international students enabling them to complete their under graduate level University education with a top-up degree in one of the EdHat International UK partner universities either in UK or a campus of the UK University in other country. University of Wolverhampton and Buckinghamshire New University are delighted to offer an opportunity to the EdHat International Higher Diploma Holders to enter an appropriate top-up degree program at the final year.

EdHat International Higher Diploma qualifications respond to the changing learning and career choices of young people all over the world. The Mission of EdHat International, UK is to meet the educational and professional development needs within the region by offering quality academic programmes delivered locally or in the United Kingdom. In this way, EdHat International Higher Diplomas provide new pathways for study and career progression at home and abroad.

EdHat International, UK offers quality academic and professional qualifications at the Higher Diploma level that combine education and enterprise - applied study for the world of technology and business. EdHat International Higher Diplomas cover a wide range of subject areas which can be combined with different academic specialism. This enables you to build your study programme to match your life goals.

EdHat International Higher Diplomas are delivered through a network of accredited partner institutions and colleges throughout the region. By working only with accredited partner institutions EdHat is able to ensure the currency of its qualifications. EdHat quality control board monitors the teaching staff and facilities of each accredited centre, the learning methods used and the academic and pastoral support extended to students. This focus on quality is at the heart of EdHat values in providing education that is matched only by your aspirations.

Through this growing international network of learning providers and partner Universities, enrolment on EdHat International Higher Diplomas lets you fast track your ambitions for academic and professional development. This could be to help you to start a new career or to enter an EdHat partner University in the United Kingdom or in overseas campuses of these universities in other countries. The award of an EdHat International Higher Diploma guarantees your entry with advanced standing to a top-up degree in an EdHat partner University in the United Kingdom. This popular option allows you to progress your education seamlessly by building on your EdHat success with study for an internationally recognised degree.

EdHat International policy requires that each academic subject area is affiliated with just one university in the UK. For example, IT and Computer Sciences are affiliated with only one specified University in the UK. This enables both students and accredited partners to be assured of the eligibility of the EdHat International Higher Diploma for the corresponding top up degree at the specified University. This is a unique feature of the EdHat International qualifications. Working in partnership with these universities EdHat International is able to guarantee entry with advanced standing to a degree course upon successful completion ofan EdHat International Higher Diploma.

The quality of EdHat International Higher Diplomas is increasingly recognised and trusted by employers operating both locally and internationally. An EdHat diploma can provide a gateway to a more rewarding career with greater satisfaction in your professional and personal life. With this interest in EdHat you join a growing group of professionally-minded people who are seeking education and skills training that meet their personal and career development needs. The realisation of academic professional success predominates over all other matters. EdHat guarantees excellence in education bringing closer the achievement of your lifetime goals. EdHat salutes your interest and looks forward to becoming a part of your personal and professional success.

Final awardInternational Higher Diploma (IHD)

Programme Science and Engineering

Awards using units from this programmeEdHat International Higher Diploma (EIHD) in Quantity Surveying

Mode of deliveryFull time

UCAS codeFull Time Variant

Awarding bodyEdHat International UK

Unit 1, 324 Stafford Road, Crydon, Surrey, CRO 4NH

United Kingdom.

Teaching InstitutionThe programme is taught by centres accredited by EdHat International, UK

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark statementsScience and Engineering

Details of professional body accreditationN/A

Duration and Mode of studyTwo years full time

Language of studyEnglish

Programme start dateJune 2014

The Programme is specially designed for students who have recently been in education. The entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

Two GCE Advanced level Passes in Mathematics / Bio Science streams/ Commerce stream with Grade B passes for Mathematics and English in GCE Ordinary Level Examination

An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution.

Also the programme is open for people with past work experience, in this case the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

Related work experience. Or

Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Cost Management in Construction Projects become vital globally emerging very high demand for Quantity Surveying studies. The history reflects that the Quantity Surveyors were instrumental in general contracting organizations in working out project cost before starts the work and in measuring the works done by different craftsmen. With the world economic development or revolution, money becomes scarce resource. Due to high risk and uncertainties in construction, cost controlling must be exercised in order to secure investors interest. The modern dynamic construction environment requires knowledgeable Quantity Surveyors to perform cost management task. Current requirement is not limited to technical Quantity Surveying work such as taking site measurements or taking off for bill preparation but extends to cost management, contract administration and dispute resolution. The EdHat International Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying has been designed to disseminate the required knowledge base gradually to students. Industrial training at the middle helps to students to learn and experience real construction and Quantity Surveyors role in construction environment.The EdHat International Higher Diploma qualifications provide greater depth & specialization to the students. The programmes are expected to be followed by full time learners and provide progression into or within employment in the business sector, either directly on achieving the EdHat International Higher Diploma award or following further study to degree level. The EdHat International Specialized Higher Diploma programmes in Quantity Surveying provide opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge and practical skills in the workplace.

Completion of the qualification may well be into or within employment in Quantity Surveying in Construction where students may study for professional body examinations. Also at completion the students may progress for further study to complete their bachelors degree at the EdHat partner University.

Course Units and Language and Communication Skills Unit. All students enrolled on any EdHat International Higher Diploma must follow the Course units in the General Core Unit and the course units under the Language and Communication Skills. In the first and second semesters students can select course units from the given pool in their area of specialisation which are more industry oriented. Further, there are compulsory course units taught in the second, third and forth semesters which are subject specialisation oriented.

In following these course units any EdHat International Higher Diploma holder will become competent in computer literacy, information technology, basic management concepts, personality skills, research methods, English language and finally in their particular subject area. EdHat International Higher Diplomas are designed not only to train a person within a given specialisation but to provide broader skill development as required by the labour market.

5.1 Programme DevelopmentEdHat International Higher Diplomas are structured from Course Units. Course Units form the building blocks of all Higher Diploma programmes. All Higher Diploma programmes must be built from Course Units according to the design specifications set out below: All Course units must have a Course unit title that:a. is clear, concise and reflects the content (the information in the learning outcomes and assessment criteria) of the Course unit

b. is meaningful in its own right and does not make reference to any information outside the unit, including other Course units, qualifications or standards

All Course units must contain learning outcomes that:a. set out what a learner is expected to know, understand or be able to do as the result of a process of learning

b. are clear and coherent, and expressed in language that is understandable by the learners for whom the unit is intended or by an instructor where the learners themselves are not able to understand the learning outcomes

c. are expressed in a manner that addresses individual learners in the third person and will make sense to a learner both before a Course unit is offered and after the learning outcomes have been achieved

d. are capable of assessment and, in conjunction with the assessment criteria related to that outcome, set a clear assessment standard for the unit.

All Course units must contain assessment criteria that:a. specify the standard a learner is expected to meet to demonstrate that the learning outcomes of that unit have been achieved

b. relate to an individual learning outcome in language consistent with it

c. are sufficiently detailed to support reliable, valid and consistent judgments that a learning outcome has been achieved, without creating an undue assessment burden for learners or assessors

d. do not include any explicit references to the methods or instruments of assessment to be used.

All Course units must identify a single level for the unit that:a. represents the complexity, autonomy and/or range of achievement expressed within the unit

b. is determined by comparing the learning outcomes and assessment criteria against the level descriptors

c. is a constant property of the Course unit, irrespective of the qualification in which it is located.

All Course units must identify a credit value for the unit which specifies the number of credits that will be awarded to a learner who has achieved the learning outcomes of the unit. This must be based on:

a. A credit is determined by how long it would take an average learner to complete all the learning outcomes of the unit to the standard determined by the assessment criteria, where one Credit is equal to 10 hours of notional learning time. b. The credit value of the unit remaining constant regardless of the method of assessment used or the qualification(s) to which it contributes.5.2 Programme Delivery

EdHat International, UK expects the centers to develop an efficient way to deliver EdHat qualifications. There are many modes of successful methods to delivery that cater to the requirement of the learner. It can be a conventional classroom based teaching, use of multimedia presentations and web-based learning. It is the responsibility of the center to make sure the availability of resources for the students. E.g. library, Internet facility etc.

The facilitators are expected to make the students participate in the delivery, small group discussions, presentation by the students are some of the ways to make students to do their research on the units.

When the learners of EdHat International Higher Diploma complete the units they will achieve credits. Each module in EdHat International Higher Diploma contains 10 credits.

Notional learning time is the average time taken by learners to complete all the learning outcomes of the unit to the standard determined by the assessment criteria. Guided learning hours (GLH), sometimes referred as 'contact time', are the number of hours of teacher-supervised or directed study time required to teach a unit. Each module in EdHat International Higher Diploma contains 48 Guided Learning Hours.

The EdHat International Higher Diploma consists of not less than 1024 guided learning hours (GLH) and 2400 notional learning time.

5.3 Programme AssessmentEvaluation is mainly based on both Continuous assessment and the end semester examination. Assignments must follow the model given in the course manual and be reviewed by the EdHat subject expert (Associate subject Coordinator). The final examination paper (end semester paper) will be prepared by EdHat and be available online.The purpose of assessment is to ensure that effective learning of the content of each unit has taken place. A wide range of assessment vehicles and styles are deployed; the assessment mode for each unit is chosen to appropriately respond to subject content and learning outcomes and also to acknowledge the maturity and sophistication of the candidate group. Examinations as tests of knowledge and understanding are deployed where appropriate. The curriculum also includes instances of multiple-choice, open book, closed book and practical/research-based time constrained assessment. In-course assessment techniques are equally varied and are targeted at individuals and, where appropriate, group submissions.

Evidence of this learning, or the application of the learning etc, is required for each unit. The assessment of the evidence relates directly to the assessment criteria for each unit, supported by the grade descriptors. The process of assessment can aid effective learning by seeking and interpreting evidence to decide the stage that learners have reached in their learning, what further learning needs to take place and how best to do this. The assessor and learner must be actively engaged in promoting a common understanding of the assessment criteria and the grade descriptors of what it is they are trying to achieve and how well they achieve it, for further learning to take place. Assessment Grading System

Assessment instruments collectively ensure coverage of all assessment criteria within each unit and provide opportunities for the evidencing of all the grade descriptors. An assessment for the unit may include assignments &/ or written examination. To complete the Higher Diploma qualification the students are required to complete the Final Project.

Assessment Method

Assessment is done using the Grade Point Average (GPA) method. The description of assessment method is as follows,1. Course Unit AssessmentMark RangeGrade PointLetter Grade

0 - 290.0E

30 - 391.0D

40 - 491.7C-

50 - 542.0C

55 - 592.3B-

60 - 642.7B

65 - 693.0B+

70 - 743.3A-

75 - 793.7A

80 and above4.0A+

The student should maintain average 2.0 GPA to pass the semester examination. A student who obtains E or D pass should upgrade the particular course unit at the very first opportunity. However the upgrading is limited to a C grade whatever the marks the student obtained at the repeating attempt. 2. Semester AssessmentThe Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated according to the following formula.

Where a, b, c, and d denote the number of credits of the particular course unit and GP denotes Grade Point obtained for the particular Course Unit

Example: GPA = (10*2.0 + 10*3.0 + 10*1.7 + 10*2.7) / (10+10+10+10)

= 2.35

3. Final AssessmentThe final GPA (FGPA) for the International Higher Diploma is calculated as follows,

FGPA for the International Higher DiplomaSemesterPercentage

Semester 120%

Semester 220%

Semester 330%

Semester 430%

4. Final Grade DescriptionsFinal GradeDescription

PASS2.0 2.9 FGPA

MERIT3.0 3.6 FGPA

DISTICNTION3.7 and above FGPA

Assessment Process

Final Mark Calculation for the Unit will be based on the following:

1. End Semester Examination* + Assignments

Method of AssessmentWeight taken for the final Mark

Assignment 60%

End Semester Examination40%

*End Semester Examination can be an online (MCQ) examination or written examination. 2. Project Work

Based on the Final Result of the Project work result will comprise ofLevel of AssessmentWeight taken for the final Mark

Stage 1 Analysis Stage20%

Stage 2 Solution Design Stage20%

Stage 3 Development Stage 20%

Stage 4 Implementation Stage20%

Stage 5 Project Report20%

6.1 Quality Assurance of EdHat International, UK

In-order to ensure the quality of the delivery and the assessment of the study programme EdHat International has two stages of verification. 1. Internal Verification

2. External Verification

Internal VerificationInternal Verification is a method of checking the quality of the delivery and the assessment by a nominated internal person from the centre delivering EdHat International Higher Diploma, named as Internal Verifier. It is the process of ensuring the assignments received from the learners are prepared correctly and the decisions made by the assessor are accurate. The internal verifier cannot be the assessor for the particular module and he/she is expected to maintain accuracy, fairness, consistency when assessing. The assignment must be verified internally before the result is given to the learner. The process should be documented for the next phase of verification, which is external verification.

The assessors and the internal verifiers of the center are expected to ensure that the assessments used satisfy the learning outcomes of the programme.

External Verification

External verification is the process of making an independent judgement about the delivery of the program and internal verification in a centre.

An External Verifier is an independent person appointed by the Quality Assurance Board, EdHat International Liaison office in that country to check that these qualification requirements are being met and that the learner work presented is of a suitable standard. The External Verifier must make judgments about the work presented and insist on changes if work does not meet the required standard.

6.2 Programme Certification

Eligibility to be awarded EdHat Higher Diploma

A student has to complete not less than 240 credits to be eligible for the International Higher Diploma certification. Each student should maintain a 2.0 GPA to pass each semester examination. A student who obtains an E or D pass should retake the examination. However, upon retaking an assessment the maximum grade that can be awarded is limited to a C whatever the mark obtained. Student should pass all the courses and should complete the required credits for the EdHat International Higher Diploma. Minimum of 2.0 of FGAP have to obtain a pass grade and eligible to be awarded EdHat higher diploma.

Final GradeDescription

PASS2.0 2.9 FGPA

MERIT3.0 3.6 FGPA

DISTICNTION3.7 and above FGPA

Awarding the qualifications

A student must complete the required credits in four academic semesters to be eligible for the award of an EdHat International higher diploma as an entry qualification to a top up degree in a given University in UK or other country.

A student must obtain the required pass marks from both Assignments and End semester examination in order to pass a course unit.

To be eligible for the International higher diploma a student must submit a project report at the end of the programme.

Project

The Project must be undertaken in the fourth semester.

The project proposal

Students are required to forward a proposal of the planned project to the accredited partner centre for approval. The proposal should be approximately 500 words in length, giving a brief summary of the intended Project. Candidates should refer to the section Structure of Project given below.

Project Report

Students are required to submit a report on the practical implementation of the subject area (as defined below).

The Project should involve the development of a solution to a practical problem defined within the particular subject area. The report should outline the problem and explore possible solutions to include a survey of relevant and referenced literature.

The Project should be an independent piece of work undertaken solely by the student. Group projects are not allowed. The size of the report should be approximately 10,000 words excluding appendices.

Eligibly for the Award of an EdHat International Diploma

Successfully passed course unit examinations and obtained minimum FGPA of 2.0

And

Submitted the Project Report and obtained minimum of pass grade

The IHD in Quantity Surveying programme includes General Core units, Language and Communication Skills Units, Specialised Elective units and Specialised Core Units including Specialised Core Project, which assist the students in obtaining a International Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying.

UNIT CODEUNIT TITLECREDITS

SEMESTER 1

General Core Units

GCU 0101Organisation and Behavior10

GCU 0102End User Applications10

GCU 0103Computer Platforms10

Quantity Surveying Specialised Electives - Pool A (Select only 2 subjects)

QSE 0101Civil Engineering Technology & Basic Structural Design10

QSE 0102Specifications of Construction Materials10

Language & Communication Skills Units

LCS 0101Personal Skills Development10

LCS 0102English for Academic Purposes Level 10

SEMESTER 2

Quantity Surveying Specialised Core Units

QSC 0201Surveying10

QSC 0202Principles of Measurements10

QSC 0203Financial Management10

QSC 0204Services Engineering Installations10

Quantity Surveying Specialised Electives - Pool B (Select only 2 subjects)

QSE 0201Basic Mathematics and Statistics10

QSE 0203Building Construction Technology and Drawings10

Language & Communication Skills

RQS 0201Research Methods10


SEMESTER 3


QSC 301General Economics10

QSC 302Tendering and Estimating10

QSC 303Advance Measurements I Complex Buildings and Services10

QSC 304Advance Measurements II Civil Engineering Measurements10

QSC 305Contractual Procedures (Pre Contract QS)10

Language & Communication Skills


SEMESTER 4


QSC 0401Construction Economics10

QSC 0402Post Contract Management10

QSC 0403Law & Dispute Resolution10

QSC 0404Professional Practice10

Quantity Surveying Specialised Core Project

QSC 0405Quantity Surveying Project or Industrial Experience20

This section provides complete details about the General Core Units, Specialised Elective Units, Specialised Core Units, and Language & Communication Skills Units for the International Higher Diploma (IHD) in Quantity Surveying Programme, under the following titles: Description of unit Summary of learning outcomes Detailed content of unit Outcomes and assessment criteria and Guidance

Unit CodeGCU 0101

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides an introduction to the nature of organizations in relation to management practices. The unit examines the internal nature of organizations from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint. The unit is intended to develop an understanding of the behavior of people within organizations and the significance of organizational design and characteristics. It also aims to provide the basis for, and to underpin further study in, specialist areas of business.

Summary of learning outcomes

To achieve this unit a learner must:

1. Understand the term Organisational Behaviour.2. Analyse various Personalities and apply relevant Motivation theories in an organisation.3. Analyse various Leadership styles in an organisation.4. Demonstrate an understanding of working with others, teamwork, groups and group dynamics.

Content

1. Organizational structure and culture

Types of organization and associated structures

Functional, product-based, geographically based, multifunctional and multidivisional structures, matrix, centralization and decentralization

Organizational networks and linkages

Internal and external network structures, flexible working

Organizational culture

Classification of organizational culture power culture, role culture, task culture, person culture, cultural norms and symbols, values and beliefs, development of organizational culture

Authority and power

Organizational charts, spans of control

The human resource function

A stakeholder perspective, personnel management roles, personnel policies, strategies and operating plans, strategic goals for personnel

Diagnosing behavioral problems

Concepts, principles, perspectives, methodology

Perception

Definition, perceptual selection, perception and work behavior, attitude, ability and aptitude, intelligence

Significance and nature of individual differences

Self and self-image, personality and work behavior, conflict

Individual behavior at work

Personality, traits and types, its relevance in understanding self and others

2. Approaches to management and leadership

Development of management thought

Scientific management, classical administration, bureaucracy, human relations approach, systems approach, contingency approach

Functions of management

Planning, organizing, commanding, co-coordinating, controlling

Managerial roles

Interpersonal, informational, decisional

Nature of managerial authority

Power, authority, responsibility, delegation, conflict

Frames of reference for leadership activities

Opportunist, diplomat, technician, achiever, strategist, magician, pluralistic, transformational, change

3. Motivational theories

Motivation theories

Maslows Hierarchy of Needs, Herzbergs Motivation Hygiene theory, Vroom and Expectancy theories, Maccoby, McCrae and Costa personality dimensions

Motivation and performance

Rewards and incentives, motivation and managers, rewards monetary and non-monetary

Leadership

Leadership in organizations, managers and leaders, leadership traits, management style, contingency approach, leadership and organizational culture

Leadership and successful change in organizations

Pluralistic, transformational, communications, conflict

4. Working with others, teamwork, groups and group dynamics

The nature of groups

Groups and teams, informal and formal groups, purpose of teams

Teams and team building

Selecting team members, team roles, Belbins theory, stages in team development, team building, team identity, team loyalty, commitment to shared beliefs, multi-disciplinary teams

Team dynamics

Group norms, decision-making behavior, dysfunctional teams, cohesiveness

Impact of technology on team functioning

Technology, communication, change, networks and virtual teams, global and cross-cultural teams

Outcomes and assessment criteria

Outcomes | Assessment criteria for Pass - Learner must demonstrate the ability to:

Explore organizational structure and culture

Compare and contrast different organizational structures and culture

Analyze the relationship between an organizations structure and culture and the effects on business performance

Analyze the factors which influence individual behavior at work

Examine different approaches to management and leadership and theories of organization

Analyze how organizational theory underpins principles and practices of organizing and of management

Compare the different approaches to management and theories of organization used by two organizations

Examine the relationship between motivational theories

Discuss different leadership styles and the effectiveness of these leadership approaches

Explain the different motivational theories and their application within the workplace

Assess the relationship between motivation theory and the practice of management

Demonstrate an understanding of working with others, teamwork, groups and group dynamics

Describe the nature of groups and group behavior within organizations

Investigate the factors that lead to effective teamwork and the influences that threaten success

Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given organization

Guidance

Delivery

Case studies, role plays and learner-centered learning can all be used to enhance delivery and student learning opportunities exist to link the delivery and assessment of the unit with the human resource management or management units.

Assessment

Evidence of outcomes could be by written or verbal presentations. Evidence at outcome level can be self-contained assignments, or one assignment integrating all outcomes, possibly with a thematic approach. Investigations can use actual organisations or case study material.

Method of Assessment

Assignment End Semester Examination

Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: Brooks I Organisational Behaviour, Individuals, Groups and Organisation 2nd Edition (Prentice Hall, 2003) ISBN: 0877781265 Huczynski A and Buchanan D Organisational Behaviour: An Introductory Text (Prentice Hall, 2000) ISBN: 0273651021 Maccoby M Why Work: Motivating and Leading the New Generation (Simon and Schuster, New York, 1998) ISBN: 067147281X Mullins L Management and Organisational Behaviour 5th Edition (Pitman Publishing, London, 1999) ISBN: 0273651471 Robbins S Essentials of Organisational Behaviour 4th Edition (Prentice Hall International, 2003) ISBN: 0582820758

Unit CodeGCU 0102

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit focuses on the use of Microsoft Office Applications in the development of solutions that automate business processes access data and publish information to an intranet or the internet. The unit develops skills for use in Office and looks at building solutions in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. The unit also looks at the use of FrontPage 2000 to design, create and publish Office solutions to the internet and intranets. The unit requires a thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite together with an intermediate level of skills in using Visual Basic This unit presents opportunities to demonstrate key skills in problem solving, information technology and improving own learning and performance.


To achieve this unit a learner must:Understand design issues of Office solutions Build solutions in Office applications Use FrontPage to publish Office solutions.

Content

1. Understand design issues

Office solutions

Office, programmability, designing solutions

Deploying solutions

Package and deployment wizard, setup files, exe files, custom templates, security

Principles of user interface design

User control, modal interactions, simplicity, consistency, personalisation, feedback, user assistance

2. Build solutions

Excel

Excel Object Model, workbooks, worksheets, ranges, charts, pivot tables, publishing as html

Word

Word Object Model, documents, templates, ranges, selections, auto text, table objects

PowerPoint

PowerPoint Object Model, presentation object

Office Assistant

The Office Assistant Object Model, balloons

Access

The Access Object Model, databases, reports, web reports. ADO Object Model, connections, commands, recordsets, navigating, filtering. OLE DB. Querying data using Access Query Wizard, SQL. Handling errors

Outlook

The Outlook Object Model, items, events, messages

COM Addins

Designing, creating, registering

3. Publish office solutions

FrontPage

FrontPage webs, server extensions, page editor, publishing

Managing a Website

Reports and tasks, categories

FrontPage solutions

FrontPage Object Model, Web Object Model, Page Object Model



Understand design issues of Office Solutions

Identify when programmed solution is required

Analyze benefits and disadvantages of programmed solution

Discuss and implement security requirements

Use the package and deployment wizard

Install applications

Demonstrate use of principles of user interface design

Build solutions in Office applications

Design and build programmed solutions in excel

Design and build programmed solutions in word

Design and build programmed solutions in access

Design and build programmed solutions in PowerPoint

Design and build programmed solutions in outlook

Design and build programmed solutions for office assistant

Build and use com addins in solutions

Use FrontPage to publish Office solutions

Create a FrontPage web page

Use the FrontPage editor to design and create web pages

Publish the web to a server

Manage the website

Program in FrontPage

Guidance

Delivery

The focus of this unit is the achievement of a solid grounding in the use of Microsoft Office. It requires a clear understanding of what can be achieved and the benefits of Microsoft Office. To this end, assessment should include the ability to consider alternative solutions and justify selection of solutions. Implementation of the chosen solution should demonstrate attention to design and security aspects and where appropriate should present an effective user interface.

Assessment

The main evidence for this unit is likely to be in the form of business solutions built in Office applications and demonstrating the achievement of the learning outcomes. At least one of the applications in the unit should be of sufficient complexity to simulate a real-world application. Learners should demonstrate the use of user interface design principles and effective documentation and testing.


End Semester Examination

Resources

A copy of Microsoft Office 2003, Premium Edition (or later versions) needs to be available to learners. Internet Explorer 5, Office Developer Tools and Microsoft Outlook should be installed. MSDN Office Developer Help is recommended.

Support materials

Textbooks

Tutors should be aware that textbooks are frequently updated and that they should use the latest editions where available. This is a practical unit and textbook materials should be used for reference purposes. There is a range of general textbooks relating to this unit, including the following, Aitken, P Developing Solutions with Office 2000 Components and VBA (Prentice Hall, 2000) ISBN: 01302 63062

Unit CodeGCU 0103

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit is aimed at IT practitioners who need sufficient knowledge of computer architecture to make rational and commercial decisions on the selection and specification of systems. Learners will learn how to evaluate operating systems in order to create their own operating environment. Many IT practitioners communicate with specialist technical support staff during the specification and planning of systems implementation. This unit aims to give learners the confidence to communicate with technical and non-technical specialists to justify their recommendations.It is expected that centers will use current personal computer and networking resources. Learners should be encouraged to read current journals to investigate and evaluate new hardware and software developments.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to 1. Investigate computer systems2. Investigate operating systems3. Design a computer system4. Test your computer system

Content

1. Computer System

Processor

Description of components (Von-Neumann architecture), terminology (eg bits, bytes, kilobytes etc), identification of factors affecting performance (eg millions of instructions per second (MIPS), floating point operations per second (FLOPS), clock speed, computed performance indexes, bus architectures, pipelining)

Backing store

Identification of types (disc, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM etc), performance factors (eg data transfer rate, seek times, capacity)

Peripherals

Description of available peripherals (displays, printers etc), understanding of performance factors (eg displays performance, resolution, color depth, video RAM, refresh rate, interlacing, slot pitch, etc, printer speed, resolution, image quality, software requirements, postscript, PCL and associated printer control)

Computer selection

Specification of requirements, performance of the selected system, costs, user benefits

2. Operating systems

Operating system functions

Overview of functions (eg. user interface, machine and peripheral management etc), comparison between functions of different types of operating system (personal computer, network, mainframe etc)

Computer operations

Proprietary operating systems, creation of environment and systems for a computer user (file/directory structures, tailoring of screen interface, backup systems etc), user profile

3. Design a Computer System

Selection

Processor (eg speed, special characteristics), memory, storage devices, display, peripherals, specialised components (eg sound cards, video cards, data logging interfaces), bus system, network readiness/adaptability

User needs

Costs, productivity, particular requirements (eg power, display, and special needs), and training needs

4. Test your Computer System

Test plan

Software testing (eg: Black box, White box), hardware testing methodologies, documentation, health and safety issues (eg compliance)

User support planning

Identifying user training needs, producing a training schedule, functions of help desk/help line/help software.

Security

Physical and logical security measures, backup and recovery, hacking, encryption, levels of access rights



Investigate computer systems

Select machine components or sub-systems appropriate to given tasksEvaluate the performance of the selected system

Investigate operating systems

Contrast the functions and features of different types of operating systemsUnderstand how to customise operating systems

Design a computer system

Investigate and identify the key components for a computer system for a particular userSpecify a complete computer system to suit a given task

Test a computer system

Produce a plan that checks the main hardware and Software components, using standard techniques.Produce user documentation for your system.Produce a security policy for your system.Demonstrate that the system meets health and safety requirements.

Guidance

Delivery

The range of hardware and software devices covered in this unit is at the centres discretion but should reflect those in current use as well as emergent technologies (and older technologies likely to be encountered in the workplace). Centers are expected to keep abreast of modern developments in computer architecture.

Assessment

The learner must be given the opportunity to select an appropriate computer system for a defined set of applications. It is suggested learners produce a specification which both describes the function of the selected components and evaluates the recommended system against the requirements. A log book would be a useful tool to demonstrate competence in both stand-alone and network operations and in upgrading a computer system. A case study would be useful in providing evidence of planning an IT system.



Resources

It is expected that most centers will use personal computers with the appropriate hardware and software. Centers should set up machines to cover network use and administration, where possible upgrading can be performed on personal computers or by simulations. There should also be library resources providing up-to-date information on current computer developments. Centers should make sure that learners are familiar with communication systems such as email and the internet.

Support materials

Textbooks

Tutors should be aware that textbooks are frequently updated and that they should use the latest editions where available. This is a practical unit and textbook materials should be used for reference purposes. There is a range of general textbooks relating to this unit, including the following: Dick, D The PC Support Handbook (Dumbreck Publishing, 2002) ISBN: 0954171101

Unit CodeQSE 0101

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides an introduction of the Civil Engineering Technology and Basic Structural Design. The knowledge in civil engineering technology would be useful in civil engineering measurement and in managing and administering in civil engineering projects. Basic structural design knowledge would help the students in understanding reinforcement details from structural drawings, combination of reinforcement in different concrete elements, factors considered in designs, etc. This unit helps the students in measuring reinforcement in structures.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate the knowledge in road and bridge construction2. Demonstrate the knowledge in plant and machinery use in civil engineering construction3. Demonstrate the basic knowledge in reinforced concrete design

Content

1. Road and bridge construction

Road construction

Types of roads, culverts, roads cross sections, surface and road drainage, asphalt mixes, road marking, traffic and safety signage,

Earth retaining structures

Cofferdams, gabion, diaphragm walling, sheet piling

Bridge construction

Types of bridges, components and foundations

2. Plant and machinery

Plant and machinery use in road construction

Earthwork, concreting, asphalt laying

Plant and machinery use in bridge construction

Piling equipments, handling precast members, concreting

3. Reinforced concrete design

Codes of practices

Codes of practices applicable in designing RCC, timber and steel, loads on structures, safety factor, bending moment, ultimate design load, shear force,

Design principles

Limit state design principle, properties of concrete and reinforcement, analysis of loads and supports, design simple concrete elements, check for deflection and shear



Demonstrate the knowledge in road and bridge construction

Describe the components in a road section and road drainageDescribe the purpose of earth retaining structures and their applicationsIdentify different types of bridges and describe the componentsIdentify different types of foundations in bridge construction

Demonstrate the knowledge in plant and machinery use in civil engineering construction

Identify different types of plant and equipment to be used in earth workdescribe the factors to be considered in selection of suitable plant and equipment in given situation

Demonstrate the basic knowledge in reinforced concrete design

Explain the limit state principles and identify the loads applicable on structures for a given situationDemonstrate the understating in designing simple concrete elements using relevant code of practice

Guidance

Delivery

Case studies, role plays and learner-centered learning can all be used to enhance delivery and student learning opportunities exist to link the delivery and assessment of the unit with the Post Contract Mangement.

Assessment

Evidence of outcomes could be by written or verbal presentations. Evidence at outcome level can be self-contained assignments, or one assignment integrating all outcomes, possibly with a drawing set.


AssignmentEnd Semester Examination

Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: Charles E. Reynolds and James C Steedman Reinforce concrete designers hand book (2006) London Spons Press Dr Punmia B.C. , Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain Reinforced Concrete Structures Volume 1-(2003)- New Delhi Laxmi Publication (P) Ltd

Unit CodeQSE0102

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit develops the understanding on different options and selection of alternative materials used in Construction and Engineering.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of construction materials and their applications.2. Demonstrate knowledge in Quality testing methods, way of improving properties, and protective / preventive methods of distortion and storage requirements of Construction Materials.

Content

1. Construction materials and their applications

Understanding of construction materials and their applications

Introduction to materials used in construction and their properties; Basic bonding materials (cement, sand, aggregate), steel (structural, non-structural), timber (structural, non-structural), brick, block, glass, plastics, aluminium, paints and water proofing materials, availability of alternative materials and their applications.

2. Quality testing methods, way of improving properties, and protective / preventive methods of distortion and storage requirements of Construction Materials

Quality testing methods, way of improving properties, and protective / preventive methods of distortion and storage requirements of Construction Materials

Quality testing methods of each material, reasons for improving the material properties and the methods of improving their properties. protective/preventive methods of distortion and storage requirements of theseConstruction materials



Understanding of construction materials and their applications

Identify the materials used to construct building elements and describe their properties.Compare the alternative materials available for construction and evaluate their applications.

Quality testing methods, way of improving properties, and protective / preventive methods of distortion and storage requirements of Construction Materials

Explain the quality testing methods of materialsDescribe the methods of improving their propertiesDescribe the protective/ preventive methods of distortion and explain the storage requirements.

Guidance

Delivery

On class lectures, case studies, role plays and learner-centered learning can all be used to enhance delivery and student learning opportunities exist to link with other quantity surveying specialized core units.

Assessment




Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: Varghese, C.P. - Building Material (2006), New Delhi: Prentice- Hall of India Private Ltd. Chudley, R. - Construction Technology (1991) - London: Logman Group UK Limited. Alan Everett RIBA.Materials (1991) -, London: The Metchell Publishing Company Limited. Institute for Construction Training and Development SCA/4/1 Specifications for Building Works Volume 1 (2002) ICTAD Publications

Unit CodeLCS 0101

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

Personal skills development implies the professional and personal growth in knowledge and skills. Personal skills development embraces a whole range of practical and transferable skills that can be applied within higher education and the workplace. This unit examines a range of skills that are deemed necessary to aid learners through various scenarios which are not necessarily implicit within the content of more theoretical or academically orientated units within the Higher Diploma programme. Learners will be able to improve their own learning, be involved with team work and be more capable of problem solving through the use of case studies, role play and real-life activities. This unit can be taught traditionally or integrated within other units on the programme. The rationale behind this unit is to enable learners to have exposure to softer skills that are critical in the work place and higher education. This unit attempts to encapsulate a range of key and common skills and deliver this information in a dynamic learning environment.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate and deliver a range of transferable skills2. Show evidence of working and contributing to a group situation3. Identify a given problem and provide feasible solutions4. Monitor and review own learning experience.

Content

1. Demonstrate and deliver a range of transferable skills

Transferable skills

Ability to communicate to users at all levels (non-technical to technical). Evidence of producing documents to meet a range of user needs. Evidence to support considerations that need to be given when communicating with users at different levels

Delivery formats

Ability to deliver transferable skills using a variety of formats. Demonstration of transferable skills through written and oral delivery

2. Working and contributing to a group situation

Contributing

Providing input (suggestions, proposals, recommendations, overview, analysis) and feedback (written or verbal) within a group environment Group dynamics: evidence to support participation in a group dynamics process i.e. stages of group formation and development (forming, norming, storming, performing)

Team role

Evidence to support taking on a team role based on Honey and Mumford or Belbins characteristics, team roles eg activist, theorist, plant, shaper and implementer

3. Identify a given problem and provide feasible solutions

Stages

Steps for problem solving i.e. recognition of problem, research, analysis, solution and recommendations

Methodology

Adopt a framework for solving the problem using informal or formal methods Decision making: examine the stages involved in the decision making process and relate this to your own problem solving scenario and the steps taken to overcome it

Techniques

Cost benefit analysis, impact analysis, business system options, technical system options

4. Monitor and review own learning experience

Critique

Monitor skills, knowledge and learning throughout a set period of time

Documentation

Evidence to support evaluation of both a qualitative and quantitative nature could be in a written or verbal format. Examples to include action plans, progress reports, diary, observation sheets, schedules etc

Evaluation

Review the stages of development, evaluate successes and failures in terms of what you have learned and achieved and feed this back in an appropriate format



Demonstrate and deliver a range of transferable skills

Produce a range of documents that demonstrate support to users at a range of levels and target audiencesProduce a technical document that could be used in an organization and deliver this to an audience using at least two appropriate transferable skillsJustify why it is important to have good transferable skills and the ability to communicate these across a wide audience

Show evidence of working and contributing to a group situation

Provide evidence to support a knowledge and understanding of group dynamicsAssess own learning style and apply to a group situationTake part in discussions, debates and other group activities as an observer and a participator

Identify a given problem and provide feasible solutions

Apply problem solving techniques to a given problem domain, document each stage of this processClearly identify the stages taken in the decision making process to overcome the problemUse appropriate methods to select the most feasible solution with full justification as to your selection

Monitor and review own learning experience

Set realistic and achievable targets using standard action planning techniquesState any problems, difficulties, limitations and advancements made during the period of learningProvide an account of personal development during the period of learning and use a variety of tools and techniques to document this improvement in knowledge and skill base

Guidance

Delivery

This unit can be delivered as a stand-alone unit or in conjunction and with reference to other units within the qualification. Learners can collect their evidence from other units within the qualification to provide greater depth and application of knowledge and skills.

Assessment

Evidence is likely to be in the form of a portfolio that might include reports, schedules, action plans, target setting, evaluations and accounts of group working activities. Learners should be encouraged to retain all pieces of evidence collected as these will help in the preparation of the final critique. Some pieces of evidence might be generated within a group context.



Resources

A number of resources can be used to support this unit, including traditional textbooks on personal development, key skills or business skills. Videos on transferable skills and team building should also be used. Learners should have access to computers that will allow them to develop their portfolio in class and also provide opportunity for internet research.

Support materials

Textbooks

Tutors should be aware that textbooks are frequently updated and that they should use the latest editions where available. This is a practical unit and textbook materials should be used for reference purposes. There is a range of general textbooks relating to this unit, including the following: BBC Learning Get Confident (Online learning programme, 2003) Belbin, M Team Roles at Work (Butterworth-Heinemann, 1996) ISBN: 0750626755 Cameron, S The Business Learners Handbook (Pearson, 2002) ISBN: 0273655272 Honey, P Improve Your People Skills (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 1988) ISBN: 0852923961

Unit CodeLCS 0102

No. of Credits0

Description of unit

University of Cambridge

ESOL - English for Speakers of Other LanguagesFCE - First Certificate in EnglishFCE is an exam for people who can use everyday written and spoken English at an upper-intermediate level. It is an ideal exam for those in need to use English for work or study purposes.

Objectives of the Programme

Empowers the participant to: Understand texts from a wide variety of sources Use English to make notes while someone is speaking in English Talk to people about a wide variety of topics Understand people talking in English on radio or television programmes

FCE First Certificate in English

FCE has five papers:Reading: 1 hour

You will need to be able to understand information in fiction and non-fiction books, journals, newspapers and magazines.Writing: 1 hour 20 minutes

You will have to show you can produce two different pieces of writing such as a short story, a letter, an article, a report, a review or an essay.Use of English: 45 minutes

Your use of English will be tested by tasks which show how well you control your grammar and vocabulary.Listening: 40 minutes

You need to show you can understand the meaning of a range of spoken material, including news programmes, speeches, stories and anecdotes and public announcements.Speaking: 14 minutes

You will take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three, and you will be tested on your ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidates and by yourself.

Unit CodeQSC 0201

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides the knowledge on the practice of land surveying. Quantity Surveyor should have the basic knowledge and understanding in various surveying methods, equipments, units of measurements etc. This knowledge is needed in performing some of the Quantity Surveying tasks. This unit will help the student to be familiar with various surveying equipments and surveying methods.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate the ability in using various surveying instruments

2. Demonstrate the ability in surveying plotting and calculating surveying measurements using site readings.

Content

1. Surveying instruments

Surveying equipments

Instruments used in surveying, modern surveying equipments, setting up instrument and adjustments

2. Surveying plotting and calculating surveying measurements using site readings

Different methods of surveying

Chain surveying, traversing, leveling, recording readings

Plotting

Calculate precise data using recorded readings, plotting using the data, identifying errors, methods of minimizing or rectifying errors



Demonstrate the ability in using various surveying instruments

Select appropriate instrument for the given situationSet up, measure and apply adjustment as necessary on given situation

Demonstrate the ability in surveying plotting and calculating surveying measurements using site readings

Explain the method of carrying out site survey and method of recording the readingsApply corrections/ adjustments and calculate data for plottingApply necessary technique in plotting using the data

Guidance

Delivery

Case studies, role plays and learner-centered learning can all be used to enhance delivery and student learning opportunities exist to link the delivery and assessment of the unit with the other units.

Assessment




Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: Dughal S.K. Surveying Volume 1 and II (2002) New Delhi Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd James R Wirshing, Roy H Wirshing - Introductory Surveying (2004) New Delhi Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd Agor R. - A text book of Surveying and Levelling (2007) Delhi Khanna Publishers

Unit CodeQSC 0202

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides an introduction of Principles of Measurements applicable in building works. Quantity Surveyors ability and skills in measurements would highly require in every type of quantity surveying and cost management activities. There is a difference in Involvement of measurements in different types of projects and different levels of project in project cycle. The unit facilitates how the measurement approach should be in different types and different levels and the analytical approach in taking off the measurements from drawings for a simple building structure. This unit will help students to familiar with the Standard Method of Measurements and manual taking off. In further two levels of Advance Measurements A and Advance Measurements B students will be guided in using computer for taking off process.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in Principles of Measurements applicable in Building Works.2. Apply Principles of Measurements in Taking off Quantities in accordance with Standard Method of Measurements.3. Prepare Bills of Quantities for building works in accordance with Standard Method of Measurements.

Content

1. Principles of Measurements applicable in Building Works

Building Project life cycle

Different stages in a project, need for measurements in different levels in project cycle, use of measurements by Consultant and Contractor, Introduction to Bills of Quantities, Purpose of Bills of Quantities

Standard Method of Measurements

Format and trades, General Rules, Classification tables, Measurement rules, definition rules, coverage rules and supplementary information

Taking off process

Standard measurement sheet, Entering measurements into measurement sheets, query sheet, abstract sheet, Girth calculations, abbreviations

2. Taking off Measurements

Taking off process

Identification of different elements in a building structure, take off check lists and raising queries

Taking off measurements

Substructure, masonry walls, roof, doors and windows, internal and external finishes in simple building structure

Abstract

Abstracting of quantities for the use in preparation of Bills of Quantities

3. Prepare Bills of Quantities

Preliminaries

Identification of relevant preliminaries items and draft a bill in accordance with Standard Method of Measurements

Preambles

Coverage rules in Standard Method of Measurements, draft preambles for different trades

Compile BOQ for a given project

Identify format of Bills of Quantities, Prime costs and Provisional sums



Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in Principles of Measurements applicable in Building Works

Identify the use of measurements in different levels of building project by consultant and contractorExplore Standard Methods of Measurements and identify basic measurements rulesApply measurement rules in taking off quantities

Apply Principles of Measurements in Taking off Quantities in accordance with Standard Method of Measurements

Take off Quantities for a simple building project in accordance with Standard Method of MeasurementsDemonstrate systematic approach in taking off processDemonstrate clarity in delivering a take off

Prepare Bills of Quantities for building works in accordance with Standard Method of Measurements

Identify the elements in a Bills of QuantitiesDemonstrate the understanding about Pricing Preambles and PreliminariesCompile Bills of Quantities

Guidance

Delivery

Case studies, role plays and learner-centered learning can all be used to enhance delivery and student learning opportunities exist to link the delivery and assessment of the unit with the Advanced Measurements A and Advanced Measurements B.

Assessment




Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors - Standard Method of Measurements for Building Works Seventh Edition (SMM 7) ISBN: 0854063609 Patric Keily and Patrick Mc Namara - SMM7 explained and illustrated (2003) Christoper J Willies and Don Newman - Elements of Quantity Surveying 8th Edition (1998) Packer A.D. - Building Measurement (Addison Wesley Longman Ltd, 1996) Ivor H Seeley - Building Quantities Explained Fourth Edition (Houndmills: Macmillan Press) ISBN : 0333482069

Unit CodeQSC 0203

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides an introduction of Financial Management in construction projects and construction organizations. The basic knowledge and understanding in book entries, balance sheets and profit and loss accounts would help Quantity Surveyor in performing his activities. The Quantity Surveyor has responsibility in financial management in construction projects. So cash flow forecasting for the projects, organization cash flow, financial reporting to clients and the management have become part of Quantity Surveyors job.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in Working capital management

2. Describe project financial management in construction project3. Demonstrate financial reporting in construction projects

Content

1. Working capital management

Working capital management

Working capital, principles in working capital management

Cash flow forecasting

Cash inflow, Cash out flow, format of cash flow statements for a project, combined cash flow statement for an organization, management inventory

2. Project financial management

Project financial management

Budgeting, financial structure in construction organization

3. Financial reporting in construction projects

Basic accounting

Profit and loss account, balance sheet

Financial reports

Value of work certified, other entitle payments, expenditure, different formats in reporting



Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in Working capital management

Explain the principles of working capital managementPrepare cash flow forecast and cash flow statement for a given projectPrepare inventory management system for a given project

Describe project financial management in construction project

Identify the goals and functions of financial managementExplore and analyze financial statementsExplain financial structure in an organizationPrepare master budget for organization using functional budgets

Demonstrate financial reporting in construction projects

Explain the components in financial report and reporting methodsDemonstrate the use of financial report in proper functioning of a project and organization

Guidance

Delivery

Case studies, role plays and learner-centered learning can all be used to enhance delivery and student learning opportunities exist to link the delivery and assessment of the unit with the Post Contract Management.

Assessment




Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: Pandey I.M. Financial Management (1991) New Delhi Vikas Publishers Pandey I.M. Elements of Financial Management (1984) New Delhi Vikas Publishers

Unit CodeQSC 0204

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides an introduction of the Services Engineering Installations such as water supply and disposal, electrical, air conditioning and fire fighting systems in building works. In modern construction integration of the services became vital. The knowledge and understating of the basics of services engineering would help the students in measurements, contract administration and cost controlling in construction projects.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate the understanding in services installation requirements in buildings2. Describe the commonly used services in modern commercial buildings 3. Demonstrate the understanding in services integration

Content

1. Services installation requirements in buildings

Requirement of Services Installation

User requirements, technical requirements, regulatory requirements

Basic requirements in small scale buildings

Water supply and disposal, electrical installation

2. Commonly used services in modern commercial buildings

Water supply and plumbing systems

Hot and cold water supply, waste and soil disposal, storm water disposal, central systems

Electrical installations

Main connection and power distribution, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, fittings, accessories

HVAC

Central Air conditioning systems, water cooled and air cooled packages, distribution systems, equipments, accessories

Fire fighting system

Building structure and fabric, fire detection, sprinkler system, hose reels,

Communication and security

Telephone and data, CCTV

Transport systems

Vertical transport, horizontal transport

3. Services integration

Services integration

Building structure and lay out, Building Management System



Demonstrate the understanding in services installation requirements in buildings

Explain the requirements to be considered in identifying services installation for a given situationAssess the services installations in a domestic building

Describe the commonly used services in modern commercial buildings

Describe the hot and cold water supply systemsDescribe the disposal system installationsDescribe power and lighting installationsDescribe air conditioning and ventilation system installationsDescribe fire detection and protection system installationsDescribe communication and security system installationsDescribe transport systems

Demonstrate the understanding in services integration

Demonstrate how the services integration improves the efficiency in the building in modern contextDescribe building management system

Guidance

Delivery


Assessment




Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit, particularly relevant texts are: Jain V.K. Fire Safety in Buildings- New Age International Publishers Hall F. Building Services and Equipment Volume 1 Hall F. Building Services and Equipment Volume 2 Ninth Impression (1990) Longman Singapore Publishers (Pte) Ltd ISBN : 0582420342

Unit CodeQSE 0201

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides the basic mathematical ad statistical knowledge. Application of basic mathematics and statistics is required in surveying, measurements, basic structural designs, and pre and post contract management subjects. This unit helps the student to improve knowledge and skills in mathematics.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate the knowledge in metric and imperial units and conversions

2. Apply numerical methods in calculating area and volume

3. Apply the theorems of plane geometry and trigonometric ratios/ identities in surveying and construction4. Compare and optimize the functions involving fixed and variable cost 5. Apply the knowledge in statistics and probability

6. Demonstrate the use of linear programming

Content

1. Metric and imperial units and conversions

Units and conversions

Metric units, imperial units, conversions from metric to imperial, conversion of volume to area with the thickness, area in to length with the width

2. Area and volume

Simpsons and Trapezium rules

Simpsons rule, Trapezium rule, over estimation and under estimation

Other methods

Standard formulas, formulation of difference tables, Gregory Newton difference formula

3. Plane geometry and trigonometric ratios/ identities

Geometry

Triangles, circles

Trigonometry

Trigonometric ratio of angles, sine and cosine rules, area of triangle, bearing, angle of elevations, depression, solving equations

4. Optimize the functions

Coordinate geometry

2D coordinates, distance between lines, tangent, sketching lines, convex and concave curves

5. Statistics and probability

Probability

Sample space, definition of probability, mutually exclusive and independent events, conditional probability, multiplication, addition rule, measure of central tendency and dispersion, statistical diagrams, probability distribution

6. Linear programming

Linear programming

Variables, sketching straight lines, identify feasible regions, application theorem of linear programming



Demonstrate the knowledge in metric and imperial units and conversions

Identify metric and imperial units applicable in building construction Demonstrate the conversion of metric units in to imperial units

Apply numerical methods in calculating area and volume

Interpolate using difference table to estimate functional values and intermediate pointsApply Simpsons and trapezium rules in area and volume calculations

Apply the theorems of plane geometry and trigonometric ratios/ identities in surveying and construction

Identify local attraction in traversing and calculate corrected bearing from observed valuesIdentify locations and calculate distance, heights and angles

Compare and optimize the functions involving fixed and variable cost

Form equation based on given informationSketch graphs and calculate points of intersectionsIdentify required level dependant variable

Apply the knowledge in statistics and probability

Calculate measures of central tendency, dispersion, comparing distribution patternsCalculate probabilities including normal distribution

Demonstrate the use of linear programming

Apply the theorem of linear programming to arrive optimum solution

Guidance

Delivery


Assessment




Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: Satyadevi C and Chand S. Quantitative Techniques (2006) New Delhi S. Chand and Company Ltd Agor R. - A text book of Surveying and Levelling (2007) Delhi Khanna Publishers Dughal S.K. Surveying Volume 1 and II (2002) New Delhi Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd John Bird Newnes Engineering Mathematics Pocket Book (2003)- New Delhi: Oxford, Auckland, Boston, Johensberg, Melbourne

Unit CodeQSE 0203

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides an introduction of the Building construction technology. The knowledge and understanding of various elements of a building, types and construction method would help the students in learning other specialized core subjects in Quantity Surveying. The students will be given the opportunity to investigate about the construction methods, construction details of several elements. Coordinating architectural, structural and services drawings are essential in performing Quantity Surveying tasks. The students will be given the opportunity in drafting layouts, sections and elevations, new technology and components introduced to the industry.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate the knowledge in site investigation and selection of site

2. Demonstrate the knowledge in different types of foundation and earth retaining systems in building construction 3. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in construction of the building elements in the superstructure4. Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in concrete, precast concrete and steel structures5. Demonstrate the knowledge in reading and understanding architectural drawings

Content

1. Site investigation and selection of site

Site investigation

Surface and subsurface investigation, types of soils, methods of site investigations, stages in site investigations, soil tests

Site selection

Factors to be considered

2. Different types of foundation and earth retaining systems

Types of foundations

Pad, strip, raft and pile foundations, factors to be considered in selection of suitable foundation

Earth Retaining Structures

Different types of shoring for different types of excavations, shallow and deep excavations, dewatering,

3. Building elements in the superstructure

Concrete structures

Concrete, reinforcement and formwork in different elements (columns, beams, slabs, staircases)

Wall construction

Brick work, block work, dry wall construction

Roof

Timber roof frames, roof covering materials, concrete flat roof construction and waterproofing

Doors, windows and finishes

Timber doors and windows, Aluminium doors and windows, hard finishes, wet finishes

Moduler coordination

Use of proprietary systems in building construction, sizes and properties

4. Concrete, precast concrete and steel structures

Precast concrete structures

Introduction to industrial buildings, precast concrete elements, pre tensioning, post tensioning, methods of construction

Steel structures

Standard type and sizes of steel members, methods of fixing, fire protection methods

5. Reading and understanding architectural drawings

Basic house plan design

Lay out, elevations, sections, doors and windows, finishes schedule, structural elements, drawing to the scale

Autocad applications

Drafting with Autocad software



Demonstrate the knowledge in site investigation and selection of site

Identify factors to be considered in site investigation

Demonstrate the knowledge in different types of foundation and earth retaining systems in building construction

Identify different types of soil and describe different types of foundations suitable for given soil typeDescribe earth retaining systems suitable for deep excavations

Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in construction of the building elements in the superstructure

Describe different materials used in form work lining and supporting systemsDemonstrate different types of brick bonds suitable for different thickness and locationsDemonstrate different types of roof structures and waterproofing on flat roofsDiscuss effective use of timber in building constructionDemonstrate how modular coordination would effectively be used in construction

Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding in concrete, precast concrete and steel structures

Discuss the use of precast concrete and steel in structural work in constructionDescribe the method of construction of pre tensioned and post tensioned concreteDescribe method of jointing and fire protection methods in steel structures

Demonstrate the knowledge in reading and understanding architectural drawings

Produce full scale building drawing (plan, elevations, sections) using standard CAD software or manually

Guidance

Delivery


Assessment



AssigmentEnd Semester Examination

Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: Stephen Emmitt and Christopher Gorse Barrys Advance Construction of Buildings (2006) Blackwell Publishing Ghose D.N. A Dictionary of Civil Engineering- (1991) - CBS publishers and Distributers Jain V.K. Fire Safety in Buildings New Age International Publishers Birdie G.S. and Birdie J.S. Civil Draughtsman ship (2003)- New Delhi: Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company (Pvt) Ltd George Omura Autocad 2006 and Autocad LT 2006 (2005) Autocad Authorized Publisher

Unit CodeRQS 0201

No. of Credits10

Description of unit

This unit provides the knowledge and develop the skills required to understand and undertake research in the field of quantity surveying and to interpret and present findings in a suitable manner.


The Learner must demonstrate the Ability to:1. Demonstrate what is research and the process of a research project2. Apply research methods and techniques3. Analyze and write a research proposal, literature review and research dissertation.

Content

1. Research and the process

What is research and the process of a research project

Introduction to research; Nested research methodology research philosophies

2. Research methods and techniques

Apply research methods and techniques

Methods, Techniques; Survey research; Case study research; Other common research methods; Data collection and analysis techniques

3. Research proposal, literature review and research dissertation

Analyze and write a research proposal

Critical analysis of literature; Proper referencing; Research project writing



Demonstrate what is research and the process of a research project

Recognize the epistemological and ontological positions underlying dominant research traditions.Demonstrated knowledge on several research methodologies

Apply research methods and techniques, Analyze and write a research proposal

Formulate and write research questions, hypotheses and research objectives and select a research design. Undertake a critical literature review and recognize the strengths and weaknesses in secondary dataDescribe the basic procedures for the thematic analysis of qualitative data and be able to prepare, code and analyze qualitative data.

Guidance

Delivery

On class lectures, case studies, role plays and learner-centered learning can all be used to enhance delivery and student learning opportunities exist to link the delivery and assessment of the unit.

Assessment




Support materials

Textbooks

Sufficient library resources should be available to enable learners to achieve this unit. Particularly relevant texts are: McBurney D.H, White T.L. Research Methods (2009) Wadsworth Engage learning McNeill P., Chapman S. Research Methods (2005) Routledge Taylor & Francis

Unit CodeLCS 0201

No. of Credits0

Description of unit

University of Cambridge

ESOL - English for Speakers of Other LanguagesCAE - Certificate in Advanced EnglishC

Documents

QS Hand Book Final Version[1]