Core Module Information
Module title: Quantity Surveying: Professional Practice

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

Module code: BSV08125
Module leader: Nirodha Fernando
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

In this module, you will study traditional procurement routes and tender documentation for building projects. You will develop practical skills in preparing Bills of Quantities using the standard method of measurements. Additionally, you will also study measuring and estimating building works through relevant ICT software. Furthermore, we will explore current Quantity Surveying professional practices, emerging issues, and contemporary industry initiatives.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

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
2024/5, Trimester 1, 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)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 18 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Tutorial 9 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 164 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 9 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Portfolio 100 LOs 1-4 13 HOURS= 00.00, WORDS= 2000 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100