Core Module Information
Module title: Quantity Surveying: Professional Practice (GA)

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

Module code: BSV08419
Module leader: Nirodha Fernando
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

N/A

Description of module content:

Tender documentation; the use of industry-standard methods of measurement in the preparation of Bills of Quantities for new work associated with structural elements, internal finishes, in situ concrete, excavation, and other relevant work sections; produce accurate 'descriptions of works' documents; develop and understanding of the documentation associated with the quantification of construction works; understand how the procurement route selected can affect the delivery of a construction project; develop detailed knowledge of quantification and estimating of construction projects using relevant ICT software.

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the traditional procurement route for construction works and the various types of industry-standard tendering documentation associated with both new-build and refurbishment works
LO2: Develop the ability to apply industry-standard methods of measurement of building works in the preparation of Bills of Quantities for new building work;
LO3: Develop the ability to use ICT skills appropriate to the measurement and estimating of building projects
LO4: Demonstrate an awareness of current Quantity Surveying professional practice issues and initiatives.

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: Nirodha Fernando
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 18
Face To Face Tutorial 9
Independent Learning Work based learning 164
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 9
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Portfolio 100 1,2,3,4 12 , WORDS= 2000
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Quantity Surveying: Professional Practice (GA)