Module Details
Module Code: |
MGMT |
Module Title:
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Project Management and Practice
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Title:
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Project Management and Practice
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eoin Homan
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Module Author:: |
Mark Duffy
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Module Description: |
This module prepares the Architectural Technologist Level 7 graduate to progress to Level 8 standard and demonstrate competencies, knowledge, and abilities in the range of duties and accountability required for practice as an Architectural Technologist. The competencies that form the module are bases on the following standards, QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) Award standards -Architectural technology 2016, RIAI (Royal Institute of Architects Ireland) Standard of knowledge for architectural technologists 2010, CIAT (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists) Professional and Occupational Performance (POP) Record of competencies 2010. 1. Demonstrate the requirements of competencies: 1. Context & 3. Regulation. 2. Demonstrate the requirements of competencies 2. Technology & 4: Procurement. 3. Demonstrate the requirements of Competence 6: Management. 4. Demonstrate the requirements of Competence: 5. Communication & 7. Professionalism. The module also raises awareness of the need for the Architectural Technologist to continue to develop their knowledge, skill, and competence throughout their career through continuous professional development, (CPD), in relation to changing legislation, regulations and technological change, in the interests of best practice.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Demonstrate the requirements of Competencies: 1. Context & 3. Regulation: Knowledge of current societal concerns i.e., climate change, flooding, energy for construction, thermal performance, Safety & health, planning process, building regulations, BCAR, certification, NZEB, passive house etc, their changing nature and their integration into architectural technology practice. demonstrate a knowledge of the range of organisations with a responsibility for, or interest, in the built environment. |
LO2 |
Demonstrate the requirements of Competence 2. Technology & Research & 4: Procurement To have the ability to research and utilise old and new technologies to improve design & construction standards. Research products, designs, and management systems. To understand the role of the architectural practice as contract administrator in the building contract in relation to construction projects and building contracts. Demonstrate an understanding of the process of creating construction documentation including drawings, specifications for construction information and the tendering process. |
LO3 |
3. Demonstrate the requirements of Competence 6: Management: in relation to architectural projects with reference to the RIAI Workstage's and the RIBA plan of work. Understand the roles of the design team and construction team. Demonstrate an understanding of the workflow from inception to completion (Appointment, development of the project brief, Feasibility, research, sketch design, final design, planning, construction information, tender, contract documents, certification, site meetings, site inspections, quality control, and as built drawings). Demonstrate an understanding of the management of drawings and documents in relation to BIM management and BREEAM. To understand the theory of pr |
LO4 |
Demonstrate the requirements of Competence: 5. Communication & 7. Professionalism: To have the ability to discuss, develop and participate in group projects, in a collaborative and professional manner. To have the ability to reflect on and proceed competently using personal and project feedback. To have the ability to present concepts, sketch proposals, designs, and technical reports in a professional manner. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Transition from Level 7 to Level 8 Architectural Technologist
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RIAI Standards of Knowledge, Skill and Competence - Level 8
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The Design/Project/Construction/Collaborative Team
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RIAI Work Stages, and RIBA Plan of Work
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Safety, Health and Welfare & Risk Assessment in Project Management
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Site Planning and Management re: Programme
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Quality Management Systems Designing out Waste and Life Cycle Assessme
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Sustainable Procurement
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BREEAM and Management
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BIM and its Project Management Attributes
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Tendering and procurement
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Planning and planning appeals.
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Site inspections, and progress on site, snagging and quality control
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
48 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.42 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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RIAI. (2012), The RIAI Standard of Knowledge Skill and COmpetence for Practice as an Architectural Technologist.
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RIAI. (2012), The RIAI Good Practice Guide.
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RIBA. (2013), The RIBA Job Book.
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Dale Sinclair. (2013), Assembling a Collaborative Project Team: Practical Tools Including Multidisciplinary Schedules of Services, RIBA Publications.
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QAA. (2014), Subject benchmark statement: Architectural technology, QAA.
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BREEAM UK. BREEAM UK New Construction - Non Domestic Buildings UK, BRE.
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Nigel Ostime & RIBA. (2013), RIBA Architect's Handbook of Practice Management, 9th Edition. RIBA Publishing, [ISBN: 978-185946505].
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K.G. Krishnamurthy & S.V. Ravindra. (2017), Construction and Project Management for Engineers, Architects, Planners & Builders, CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd, India, [ISBN: ISBN-10 93862].
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David Chappell. (2020), Professional Practice for Architects and Project Managers, 1st. John Wiley & Sons, p.408, [ISBN: 1119540070].
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David Chappell,Andrew Willis. (2010), The Architect in Practice, 10th. John Wiley & Sons, p.432, [ISBN: 1405198524].
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(2019), Architect's Legal Pocket Book, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-113850669].
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