Core Module Information
Module title: Production Management

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: BSV11103
Module leader: Andrew Brown
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 the Production Management module the following subjects will be covered:- Production management; Improving the performance of construction; Human resources in construction management; Plant and equipment for production; Subcontractors in construction; Materials management in construction; UK construction production issues; Construction as a manufacturing process; the role of construction scheduling in production performance and Building Information Modelling.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Discuss the nature of production in construction.

LO2: Compare and contrast various construction methods and strategies.

LO3: Evaluate Resource Management strategies and concepts in Construction.

LO4: Evaluate Resource Planning Requirements.

LO5: Discuss and evaluate the importance of modern methods of production and the implications of lean production upon construction activity.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Brown
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 Lectures addressing all LOs and Units
Independent Learning Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 Exam addressing a selection of Learning Outcomes - will vary each year.
Online Guided independent study 168 Independent study of module materials, personal research, coursework preparation and completion and exam preparation.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 30 1~2~3~4~5 Week 10 , WORDS= 5 A4 Pages Research paper examining contemporary construction production issues relevant to the learning outcomes.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours Online Examination with questions examining a range of the learning outcomes.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, Trimester 3, Blended,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Brown
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 30 TR3 - Lectures addressing all LOs and Units
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 2 TR3 - Exam addressing a selection of Learning Outcomes - will vary each year.
Face To Face Guided independent study 168 TR3 - Independent study of module materials, personal research, coursework preparation and completion and exam preparation.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 30 1~2~3~4~5 Week 9 , WORDS= 5 A4 Pages TR3 - Research paper examining contemporary construction production issues relevant to the learning outcomes.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 Hours TR3 - Online Examination with questions examining a range of the learning outcomes.
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Production Management