Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Measurement is a core skill amongst building professionals. This skill is particularly important to you in relation to the production of quantified documents for the purposes of tendering and estimating. This unit occurs in the first year of your course as it is fundamental to a number of other key applications developed in subsequent units.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to introduce you to basic measurement techniques in relation to residential and small commercial works.

Objectives

1. Understand essential measurement principles used in any situation;

2. Be able to measure quantities and describe residential and small commercial works in accordance with the current Australian Standard Method of Measurement to a domestic/small commercial scale.

3. Understand the basic application of measurement principles in relation to alternative forms of Measurement associated with commercial Cost management techniques.

Content

This unit covers the following:

• Introduction to the scope of the role of the Quantity Surveyor working independently and for contractors;


• The tendering process and the bill of quantities;


• The Australian Standard Method of Measurement (rules, taking off methodology, mensuration and formulae);


• Measurement of various work sections (finishes, roofing, partitions, woodwork, metalwork, painting, doors, windows, glassing, hardware, suspended ceilings and masonry).

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit will involve lectures (normally 2 hours/week) to establish general principles. You will also be given an opportunity to discuss issues with the lecturer at the end of teaching session. Whereas, tutorials (normally 2 hours/week) will be used to allow you to undertake measurement examples under the guidance of the tutor. The on-line teaching site will include the facility for you to undertake chat sessions and submit questions to the coordinator and lecturer. You will be expected to undertake directed private study.

You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this Unit during tutorials and discussions through the semester. You will receive feedback on the unit's assignment.

Assessment

QUT's Assessment Policy is located at MOPP C/5.1.The assessment will comprise formative assessment (to help you find out how your work is progressing) and summative assessment (to grade your work against expected outcomes).

Revision, sample quizzes and sample exam questions. You will be able to discuss aspects of your assessment with your tutor in the tutorials. Tutorial and revision exercises will made available for you trial and receive guidance.

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: Basic Measurement Principles Assessment -
The assessment will test your basic understanding of the key principles and concepts covered in the unit.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 2
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 5

Assessment name: Project (applied)
Description: Measurement of Residential/Small Commercial building works assessment -
You will be required to undertake the measurement of a trade(s) pertaining to a small commercial building in accordance with the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, 5th edition.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Examination (written)
Description: The examination will assess your understanding of the key principles and concepts covered in the unit. Appropriate section(s) of the ASMM and the Std Descriptions for Bills and Quantities will be provided with the examination paper.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 2
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Texts:

1. The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Masters Australia Incorporated (1990) Australian standard method of measurement of building works, 5th edition, AIQS. Available from the office of : The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Level 2, 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. Please note that you must use order forms provided by the AIQS found on the Blackboard site for this unit to purchase a copy.

2. Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, 5th Ed. - "Technical Questions and Answers" (2004) Available from the office of : The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Level 2, 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane. Please note that you must use order forms provided by the AIQS found on the Blackboard site for this unit to purchase a copy.

3. School of Urban Development, QUT. Standard Descriptions for Bills of Quantities, QUT Publications. Available at the QUT Bookshop.

Recommended References:

1. Marsden, P. (1998) Basic building measurement, Kensington, NSW: New South Wales University Press.

2. Picken, D.H. (1999) Building measurement: Worked examples, Geelong, Vic.: Deakin University Press.

Other Resources:

You are required to visit and use the QUT Blackboard site for UDB113.

Additional Costs:

There are no extraordinary costs associated with this unit.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 06-Feb-2013