Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 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 third year of your course as it builds on the building measurement skills developed in the Measurement 2.

Aims

The aim of this unit is to examine measurement techniques in relation to building services, as well as alternative less formal approaches to measurement associated with non-traditional procurement of building works.

Objectives

By the completion of this unit you should be able to demonstrate the following discipline specific capabilities at sub-professional level:
1. Ability to understand and apply measurement principles in relation to building services; and
2. Ability to measure quantities and describe building services in accordance with the current Australian Standard Method of Measurement.

Content

This unit covers the following: Measurement of building services (hydraulics, drainage, electrical and mechanical works).

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching Mode: Hours per week: 3
Lecturer: 3 hours

This unit will involve lectures to establish general principles. You will also be given an opportunity to discuss issues with the lecturer at the end of teaching session. You will be expected to undertake directed private study.

Assessment

The assessment for this unit follows the assessment policy stated in Manual of Policies and Procedures (MOPP) section C/5.1.1

To pass this unit, students need a minimum overall result of 50%You will receive oral feedback on your progress during the semester.

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: Assignment 1: Hydraulics and Drainage Measurement
Measure the trade waste system as the project information provided in accordance with the Australian Standard Method of Measurement (ASMM)
Relates to objectives: 1.Ability to understand and apply measurement principles in relation to building services;
2. Ability to measure quantities and describe building services in accordance with the current Australian Standard Method of Measurement.
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 9

Assessment name: Examination (Theory)
Description: Hydraulics and Drainage Measurement
Relates to objectives: 1.Ability to understand and apply measurement principles in relation to building services;
2.Ability to measure quantities and describe building services in accordance with the current Australian Standard Method of Measurement
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: central exam period

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

Type: Book
Author: The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Masters Australia Incorporated
Title: Australian standard method of measurement of building works
Year: Publisher: AIQS
Edition: 5th Edition

Type: Book
Author: School of Urban Development
Title: Standard descriptions for bills of quantities
Year: Publisher: 2003: QUT

The following are recommended for your use:

Type: Book
Author: Marsden, P.
Title: Basic building measurement
Year: Publisher: 1998: New South Wales University Press.

Type: Book
Author: Picken, D.H
Title: Building measurement: Worked examples
Year: Publisher: 1999: Deakin University Press

Risk assessment statement

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

Additional Costs
You should allow for costs involved in downloading materials from the Blackboard unit site and copying resources (where appropriate).

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: 19-Oct-2012