Assignment front sheet

Qualification Unit number and title

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma Construction and the Built Environment

Unit 33 : Civil Engineering Technology

Student name Assessor name

Daw Soe Soe Mon

Date issued Completion date Submitted on

6th May 2015 21st May 2015

Assignment title Construction methods, techniques and Safety Assessment of Substructures (1 of 2)

LO Learning outcome (LO)

Assessment Criteria

In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence

that shows you are able to:

Task no.

Evidence(Page no)

LO 1

Understand the methods and techniques used in earthwork activities

1.1 explain the use of earthmoving equipment

1a

1.2discuss appropriate techniques to ensure safe and productive activities in deep excavations

1b

1.3illustrate temporary works required to deal with ground stability and ground water

1c

LO 2

Understand the methods and techniques used to create substructures

2.1explain techniques to install piling systems and ground stabilization activities 2a

2.2 describe methods of constructing complex foundations 2a

2.3illustrate construction methods used in drainage works, culverts and utilities 2b

LO 4Understand the hazards associated with civil engineering activities

4.1 assess hazards from civil engineering activities 3a

4.2explain the legal framework of health, safety and welfare and the requirements of the CDM regulations

3b

4.3 evaluate the role of the planning supervisor in civil engineering

3b

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:

In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades

Grade Descriptor Indicative characteristic/s Contextualisation

M2

Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques

Complex information/data has been synthesised and processed

Description and explanation of methods and techniques within task 2a, you have synthesised and processed the complex information.

M3

Present and communicate appropriate findings

A range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used / The appropriate structure and approach has been used

For task 1c, you have provided a range of methods of presentation and you have chosen the appropriate structures and approached within task 3a.

D2

Take responsibility for managing and organising activities The unforeseen has been accommodated For task 2a, you have described and accommodated the

safety arrangements for the unexpected hazards.

D3

Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking

Convergent and lateral thinking have been applied

In task 3a, you have discussed the appropriate methods and techniques of deep excavation with convergent and lateral thinking.

Assignment brief

Unit number and title Unit 33 : Civil Engineering Technology

QualificationPearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Start date 6th May 2015

Deadline/hand-in 21st May 2015

Assessor Daw Soe Soe Mon

Assignment titleConstruction methods, techniques and Safety Assessments of Substructures (1 of 2)

Purpose of this assignment

By carrying out this assignment, learners will understand the methods and techniques of the

construction of substructures including earthwork excavation work, assessing the risk and solving the

problems arising from civil engineering activities.

Scenario

Your role is a project engineer in a construction company. You responsibilities are to manage for the

creating of structures with the appropriate construction methods and techniques and also to design the

solutions for the problems arising from construction activities according to the legal framework. So you

need to understand and apply the wide range of construction methods and techniques, current health

and safety regulations (CDM Regulations 2007). The following series of tasks are set to test your

knowledge and understanding of construction methods and techniques in construction and the built

environment.

Task 1a : (LO 1: 1.1)

For the project which you are responsible, excavation work is processed by using equipment. Therefore,

you should understand the use of earth moving equipment to be able to choose the appropriate

equipment.

Explain the use of trenchers, bulldozers, wheel loaders and dump trucks.

Task 1b: (LO 1: 1.2)

The project is built with two basements and so deep excavations work will be needed. You have to

choose and decide the proper method to be safe and productive.

Discuss appropriate techniques of deep excavations which are safe and productive in

construction.

For D3, you must discuss the techniques with your convergent and lateral thinking.

Task 1c (LO 1: 1.3)

For deep excavation work of your project, you have to arrange the safety for construction workers such

as ground stability and ground water. Therefore, you have to know how to provide the safety

arrangements for these activities.

Illustrate the safety arrangements of excavation for ground stability and ground water.

For M3, your illustration must be accurate arrangements and technical language.

Task 2a (LO 2: 2.1 and 2.2)

For the purpose of basement, the project will be constructed with mat foundation according to structural

design. Bored pile are installed under mat foundation. As a project engineer, you should know the

construction methods of foundations piling system and ground stabilisation.

Describe methods of constructing complex foundations and explain techniques used in installation of piling systems and ground stabilisation activities.

For M2, you must synthesis and processed your descriptions.

Task 2b (LO2: 2.2)

There is a public drainage along the fence of building. You need to provide the culvert for the purpose of

entrance. Therefore you have to know how to construct the culvert. Moreover, construction of drainage

and utilities are also needed to be understand.

Illustrate constructions methods used in utilities, drainage and brick culverts.

Task 3a (LO 4: 4.1)

In the construction and built environment, risk assessment for each activities are useful for employer to

measure the risk level. As a project engineer, you have to understand and be able to access the safety

arrangements for construction activities.

Access the safety arrangements for construction activities such as excavation and working

in confined spaces.

For D2, you must briefly describe for safety arrangements for unexpected hazards.

Task 3b (LO 4 : 4.2 and 4.3)

Understanding the roles and responsibilities according to regulations will be helpful to reduce the risk in

construction site. You have to be proficiency with updated construction regulations.

Discuss about construction (Design and Management) Regulation 2007 and explain the role

and responsibilities of planning supervisor.

Evidence checklist Summary of evidence required by student

Evidence presented

Task 1a Written explanation the use of earthmoving equipment

Task 1b Short discussion of appropriate techniques for deep excavations

Task 1cWritten illustration with appropriate photos or drawings of the temporary works for safety in excavation

Task 2aShort description and explanation for complex foundations such as piling systems

Task 2b Illustration for the construction of drainage, culverts and utilities

Task 3a Risk assessments for two construction process

Task 3b Written discussion for CDM regulations 2007 and Role of coordinator

Sources of information:

You may get reference from websites, e-books, magazines, etc.

Achievement Summary

QualificationPearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Assessor name Daw Soe Soe Mon

Unit Number and title

Unit 33 : Civil Engineering Technology Student name

Criteria Referenc

e

To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:

Achieved?(tick)

LO 1

1.1 explain the use of earthmoving equipment

1.2discuss appropriate techniques to ensure safe and productive activities in deep excavations

1.3illustrate temporary works required to deal with ground stability and ground water

LO 2

2.1 explain techniques to install piling systems and ground stabilization activities

2.2 describe methods of constructing complex foundations

2.3 illustrate construction methods used in drainage works, culverts and utilities

LO 5

4.1 assess hazards from civil engineering activities

4.2 explain the legal framework of health, safety and welfare and the requirements of the CDM regulations

4.3 evaluate the role of the planning supervisor in civil engineering

Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)

Grade descriptor Achieved?(tick) Grade descriptor

Achieved?

(tick)

M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

D1: Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques

D2: Take responsibility for managing and organising activities

M3: Present and communicate appropriate findings

D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking

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