Core Module Information
Module title: Quantity Surveying 1

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BSV08101
Module leader: Mike Thomson
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

Module code: BSV07102
Module title: Surveying 1
Examples of equivalent learning: Surveying to a level equivalent to SCQF level 7 in Surveying subjects

Description of module content:

Tender documentation; Notation; SMM7 General Rules; the use of SMM7 in the preparation of Bills of Quantities for new work associated with structural elements, internal finishes, in situ concrete, excavation, joinery, external works; on-site measurement techniques; use of 'Masterbill' direct taking off software; synthesis of drawn and narrative information.

Learning Outcomes for module:

On completion of this module you will be able to:
LO1 demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Measurement Practice;
LO2 utilise the Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works (SMM7) in the preparation of Bills of
Quantities for New Building Work;
LO3 understand the nature of qualitative and quantitative documentation available in the Construction
Industry and their relative cost significance;
LO4 demonstrate an awareness of Quantity Surveying work practice.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Mike Thomson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Guided independent study 24
Online Guided independent study 24
Independent Learning Guided independent study 36
Independent Learning Guided independent study 116
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 100 1-4 12 HOURS= 36, WORDS= 0
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100