TITLEConstruction Professional Studies

SI MODULE CODE26-6700-00C/S

CREDITS 20

LEVEL6

JACS CODEK220

SUBJECT GROUPConstruction, Cost and Surveying

DEPARTMENTDevelopment and Society

MODULE LEADERZoe Cox

NOTIONAL STUDY HOURS BY TYPETutor-ledTutor-directedSelf-directedTotal Hours

2424152200

MODULE AIM(S)

To develop the students' skills in a range of activities related to professionalism in the modern construction industry.

MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Identify and explain the nature and role of the key professional Institutions in the Construction Industry.1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Construction-related Business Organisations - Types, Objectives, Structures and Stakeholders.1. Show a clear understanding of the diverse role of the modern Construction business manager.1. Demonstrate understanding of the concept and clearly express the importance of continuing professional development (CPD).1. Critically analyse key management topics - organisational culture, health and safety management, formal meetings, professional liability and team roles, selection and management.1. Present information in a professional manner using written reports and formal presentations.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

1. Professional bodies/Professionalism1. Professional Liability/Meetings/Ethics1. Business Organisation and Management1. Business Planning1. Planning and Conducting Formal Presentations1. Constructing the Team - Belbin's Theory1. Health & Safety Management1. Professionalism in the Construction Industry1. Recognising and Managing Organisational Culture

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

Students will be supported in their learning, to achieve the above outcomes, in the following ways:1. By a series of lectures and tutorials and through participation within practical sessions. 1. Self-managed investigative study 1. In-class participation and group work are key features of this module. 1. A recommended resource list - indicating key reading, audio-visual and internet support, is provided to help enable students to undertake self-directed study.

1. 24 hours Lectures1. 24 hours Tutorial/Seminar/Workshop1. 152hours Student self-managed study time

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND METHODS

Task No.TASK DESCRIPTIONSI CodeTask Weighting %Word Count / DurationIn-module retrieval available

1Investigative ReportCW50%1500 wordsN

2Individual Presentation with reportCW50%1500 wordsN

Task Descriptions and SI Codes

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

This module will be continually assessed by a variety of assignments. These will include oral presentation and written reports. Assessment will be both formative and summative. Presentation seminars will also embrace a peer review process.

FEEDBACK

Students will receive feedback on their performance in the following ways:

Feedback on performance will be given throughout the module. Feedback will be both summative and formative.

Feedback on performance in written work:

With written assignments a pre-specified feedback return date will be indicated. The assessment criteria will be provided with the assignment brief.Written feedback on performance will be provided by the tutor. Verbal feedback will be provided to individuals when the individual circumstances dictate. Verbal feedback at a more general level regarding performance will be given to the group.

Feedback on performance in seminar presentations:

Feedback on performance in seminars will be provided by both the tutor (formative and summative) and by the peer group members of the class (utilising peer assessment forms, example given above). Formative feedback will be immediate - via peer assessment forms and verbal feedback.

LEARNING RESOURCES (INCLUDING READING LISTS)

1. The concept of the Professional1. The Professional Roles within the Construction Industry1. Professional Institutions within the Construction Industry1. Continuing Professional Development1. Construction related Business Organisations - Types, Objectives, Structures and Stakeholders1. Perspectives on the Role and Function of the modern business manager1. Organisational Culture1. Belbin's Theory of Teams1. Health and Safety in Construction Management