Module Details

Module Code: LAWS
Module Title: Practice and Legislation 3
Title: Practice and Legislation 3
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Dan O'Sullivan (00160)
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of this module are: • To further develop learners’ detailed and practical knowledge of the Building Regulations, particularly Parts B, K, L and M, so that they can incorporate these requirements into Studio 5 projects • To familiarize learners with the principles of Health & Safety and their implementation in the construction industry • To develop learners’ practical knowledge of the principles of Universal Design • To introduce learners to construction contracts and their administration • To introduce learners to Professionalism and Management, as defined by the RIAI Standard of Knowledge, Skill and Competence for Practice as an Architectural Technologist and CIAT Code of Conduct • To develop learners’ practical knowledge of construction costing
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply Building Regulations B, K, L and M to the detailed design of projects and demonstrate familiarity with the Building Control process
LO2 Prepare documentation for a Fire Safety Certificate and a Disability Access Certificate Application for a small to medium scale project
LO3 Demonstrate in outline how a Building Contract is administered and costed
LO4 Take an active part in the construction Health & Safety process
LO5 Demonstrate familiarity with the concepts of Professionalism and Management, as defined by the RIAI Standard of Knowledge, Skill and Competence for Practice as an Architectural Technologist and the CIAT Code of Conduct
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
6686 TECH H3518 Build Technology, Materials and Structures III
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Module Content
• Review of Fire Safety Certificate Applications and Disability Access Certificate Applications • Comprehensive investigation of fire safety design and the practical application of TGD-B to the layout and detailed design of projects • Comprehensive investigation of the principles of Universal Design and its application to the layout and detailed design of buildings, including the application of TGD-M • The Building Contract: general principles and types of contract, RIAI in its various Forms, GCCC in its various Forms • Practical aspects of construction costing and cost control • Investigation of the RIAI Standard of Knowledge, Skill and Competence for Practice as an Architectural Technologist and CIAT Code of Conduct, particularly in relation to Professionalism and Management
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project to consist of 2 projects: Fire Safety Certificate application & Disability Access Certificate application associated with Studio 3 Thesis
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
3 hour examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.42 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Butler, John Trevor. Elements of Administration for Building Students.
  • National Disability Authority. Building For Everyone.
  • Arthur F. O’Leary. A Guide To Successful Construction: Effective Contract Administration.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: