Module Details

Module Code: SURV C1505
Module Title: Surveying and Recording 2
Title: Surveying and Recording 2
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: Mark Duffy
Domains:  
Module Description: Aims
1. To introduce the student to the principles of health and safety for surveying buildings and sites with reference to the RICS document for Safe Surveying 2011.
2. To introduce the student to the concepts of measured surveying and the completion of an accurate measured survey and report of existing buildings and sites. To demonstrate how to produce a set of survey / record drawings, measured / scaled elevation drawings, technical reports & photographic surveys. To introduce the student to the concept of researching and dating of historical building styles and types for inclusion in technical reports.
3. To introduce the student to the principles a condition survey and demonstrate how to create and present a condition report for an existing building.
4. To introduce the student to the principles and techniques required to set out a site boundary, a site grid and the foundations of a building on site.
5. To introduce the student to the concepts of site progress inspections, snagging/ quality control for a construction project and how to record the process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 To understand how to apply the principles of health and safety for surveying buildings and sites: with reference to the RICS document for Safe Surveying 2011.
LO2 To understand the concepts of measured surveying and complete an accurate measured survey and report of existing buildings and sites. To have the ability to produce a set of survey / record drawings measured / scaled elevation drawings, technical reports & photographic surveys. To understanding and research the date and historical styles of buildings and building types for inclusion in technical reports.
LO3 To understand the principles a condition survey and apply to create and present a condition report for an existing building.
LO4 To be able to apply the principles and techniques required to set out a site boundary, a site grid and also the foundations of a building on site.
LO5 To understand record and apply the concepts of site progress inspections and snagging/ quality control for a construction project.
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
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
1.1 Studio Project & Model-making
1.2 Information Technology & CAD
1.3 Building Technology, Materials & Structures
1.4 Building services
 
Indicative Content
1.
To introduce the student to the principles of health and safety for surveying buildings and sites with reference to the RICS document for Safe Surveying 2011.
2.
To introduce the student to the concept of researching and dating of historical building styles and types for inclusion in technical reports.
3.
To introduce the student to the concepts of measured surveying and the completion of an accurate measured survey and report of existing buildings and sites. To demonstrate how to produce a set of survey / record drawings, measured / scaled elevation drawings, technical reports & photographic surveys.
4.
To introduce the student to the principles a condition survey and demonstrate how to create and present a condition report for an existing building.
5.
To introduce the student to the principles and techniques required to set out a site boundary, a site grid and the foundations of a building on site.
6.
To introduce the student to the concepts of site progress inspections, snagging/ quality control for a construction project and how to record the process.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Project15.00%
Practical15.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Create a written report that investigates the aims and objectives of site progress inspections for a construction project. Consider time cost and quality.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Measured survey & conditions report. Complete a measured survey and report for a given building. Prepare a series of survey sketches, drawings & photographic survey of the existing building. Produce a typed and illustrated conditions report on the building fabric. Consider the health and safety of the person carrying out the surveys.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Site setting out. Set out a site boundary. Set out the building line. Set out the foundations for a given building. Write a report to explain each step of the process. Explain the use of profiles and boning rods. Calculate the area of the site.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Final Exam.
The examination will be formed by a series of questions based on the learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6 &7.
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.
Reassessment Description
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
Laboratory Contact Demonstration of process and techniques 12 Weeks per Stage 0.83 10
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.67 20
Practicals Contact Use technical equipment to measure and record. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.25 15
Tutorial Contact Working through of methods with students 12 Weeks per Stage 1.25 15
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Contact Hours & Independent Learning 12 Weeks per Stage 5.42 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Irvine. (1995), Surveying for Construction, McGraw Hill Education, [ISBN: 0077 079981].
  • Bannister A, Raymond S & Baker R.. (1998), Surveying., Longman, [ISBN: 0582 302].
  • Barry Kavanagh, Diane K. Slattery.. (2013), Surveying with Construction Applications, 8th Edition. [ISBN: 978-013276698].
  • J. Uren, W.F. Price. (2010), Surveying for Engineers, [ISBN: 978-02302].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • It is recomended that the student possesses an A5 Levelling Book for Recording Data, these can be purchased from Easons..
  • INSTRUMENTS: Engineering level, tape, ranging rods, staffs, E.D.M. theodolite.
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