national unit specification: general information

1 national unit specification : general information unit Civil Engineering Technology (SCQF level 6) CODE F3J7 12 SUMMARY This unit is suitable for candidates who aspire to a career in the construction industry or related fields as a technician or technologist. This unit has been designed to provide the candidate with an understanding of the development of a major construction project from the initial sitework through to the completion of the skeleton frame of a building. The candidate is required to describe the various forms of shallow foundations and their construction.

2 Emphasis is placed on the candidates sketching skills as these often form a major method of communication on site and as such the candidate is required to sketch elements of structural steelwork frames, permanent elements and temporary support methods relating to reinforced concrete frame construction and the common form of retaining walls. OUTCOMES 1 Demonstrate an understanding of shallow foundations and their construction. 2 Demonstrate an understanding of structural steelwork frame construction. 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the permanent elements of in-situ reinforced concrete frames and temporary support methods used in their construction.

3 4 Describe the function and common forms of retaining walls. Administrative information Superclass: TL Publication date: April 2008 Source: Scottish Qualifications Authority Version: 01 Scottish Qualifications Authority 2008 This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that no profit is derived from reproduction and that, if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. Additional copies of this unit specification can be purchased from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

4 Please contact the Customer Contact Centre, telephone 0845 279 1000. national unit specification : general information (cont) unit Civil Engineering Technology (SCQF level 6) RECOMMENDED ENTRY While entry is at the discretion of the centre, candidates would normally be expected to have attained the followings: Standard Grade Mathematics at general level CREDIT VALUE 1 credit at Higher (6 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 6*) *SCQF credit points are used to allocate credit to qualifications in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

5 Each qualification in the Framework is allocated a number of SCQF credit points at an SCQF level. There are 12 SCQF levels, ranging from Access 1 to Doctorates. CORE SKILLS There is no automatic certification of Core Skills or Core Skill components in this unit . Opportunities for developing aspects of Core Skills are highlighted in Guidance on Learning and Teaching Approaches. unit specification Civil Engineering Technology (SCQF level 6) 2 national unit specification : statement of standards unit Civil Engineering Technology (SCQF level 6) Acceptable performance in this unit will be the satisfactory achievement of the standards set out in this part of the unit specification .

6 All sections of the statement of standards are mandatory and cannot be altered without reference to SQA. OUTCOME 1 Demonstrate an understanding of shallow foundations and their construction. Performance Criteria (a) Explain the function and form of various types of shallow foundations (b) Calculate a suitable width of foundation and sketch a suitable arrangement for a given task (c) Explain trench support methods required during the construction of the foundations (d) Explain de-watering methods and the position of the water table for shallow excavations OUTCOME 2 Demonstrate an understanding of structural steelwork frame construction.

7 Performance Criteria (a) Identify structural elements of steel frame buildings. (b) Sketch structural steelwork connections in accordance with current practice. (c) Explain methods of steel frame erection. OUTCOME 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the permanent elements of in-situ reinforced concrete frames and temporary support methods used in their construction. Performance Criteria (a) Describe permanent elements of in-situ reinforced concrete frame buildings. (b) Explain the methods of fabricating, positioning and fixing reinforcements.

8 (c) Explain the methods of providing temporary support to concrete elements during construction. (d) Explain the methods of constructing reinforced concrete frames. OUTCOME 4 Describe the function and common forms of retaining walls. Performance Criteria (a) Describe the function and form of various types of gravity retaining walls. (b) Describe the function and form of various types of cantilever retaining walls. unit specification Civil Engineering Technology (SCQF level 6) 3 national unit specification : statement of standards (cont) unit Civil Engineering Technology (SCQF level 6) EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS unit Evidence is required to demonstrate that the candidates have achieved all Outcomes and Performance Criteria.

9 Written and/or recorded oral evidence is required to demonstrate that the candidate has achieved this unit to the standard specified in the Outcomes and Performance Criteria. The evidence for this unit should be obtained under controlled, supervised conditions. The assessment will be open-book and should last no more than two hours. Candidates will be permitted to take notes, formulae and calculators into the assessment. Evidence is to be produced through a given set of case studies related to the Civil Engineering Industry. Evidence will be gathered at appropriate points through the delivery of the unit .

10 Assessment must be manageable and practicable for centres and candidates. An appropriate instrument of assessment for this unit would be a question paper comprising of a balance of short answer, restricted response questions, calculations and sketches. The evidence should be knowledge based with the candidate demonstrating that they can: recognise the various forms of shallow foundations: strip, pad, raft and piled and the need for the various forms sketch practical arrangements of foundation given the load from the structure and safe bearing capacity of the soil recognise the importance of the position of the water table and the need for dewatering of excavations identify key elements from a drawing sketch, using current practice and terminology.