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Construction Site Management, HVAC-Engineering: Construction Site Management, HVAC-Engineering

Code: TXI23S2A

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Rakennusmestari (AMK), Bachelor of Construction Management

Credits:
210 ects

Duration:
3.5 years (210 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

Descriptions

A HVAC master who has completed his studies is able to work in work management/project management positions in the field of building technology. The graduated student has the necessary skills in the field for continuous study and monitoring the development of their own professional field. The student understands the requirements set by the environment in all activities. In addition, the student has the basic skills for utilizing digitalisation as an aid to contracting.
Students are offered the skills required for professional studies in mathematical and natural science matters as well as in practical information technology and communication. The student gains an overall understanding of the systems and operating environment of the building technology industry.
The student has the opportunity to choose optional studies from other study paths and complete 30 ECTS credits in international exchange abroad.

The studies consist of:
- from basic studies (40 ECTS), which include introductory studies, general mathematical and natural science studies and the basics of communication
- professional studies, which include joint professional studies (115 credits)
- from optional and freely chosen studies (15 credits)
- from work placement studies (30 credits) and
- from a thesis that includes a maturity test (10 credits)

Implementation of studies
The studies are mainly carried out as 5-credit study courses. The study is multiform studies: the teaching is scheduled for a maximum of two weekdays per week (8 am - 6 pm) and possibly two evenings (6 pm - 8 pm) per week. In addition to weekdays, studying includes online studies, small group work, project and practice work, and learning tasks on digital learning platforms.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026
TXI23S2A-1001
Core Requirement Studies

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40
TX00FF91 Orientation to Profession and Studies 5
TX00FF59 Mathematics and Physics 1 5
TX00EB47 Basics of Building Construction 5
TX00FF33 Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English 5
TM00CA41 Introduction Project 5
TX00FF60 Mathematics and Physics 2 5
TX00ED20 Engineering Swedish 5
TX00FF49 Academic Communication in Finnish and English 5
TXI23S2A-1002
Professional Studies

(Choose all )

115
TX00EB54 Basics of HVAC Systems 5
TX00EB53 CAD and BIM 5
TX00BS97 Measuring Technology of HVAC Systems 5
TX00FF98 Heating Technology 5
TX00FG00 Water and Sewage Systems 5
TX00CA79 HPV Installations 5
TX00BY26 Entrepreneurship 5
TX00BT01 Ventilation technology 5
TX00BT02 Electrical and Data Systems in Buildings 5
TX00BT32 Collective Labour Agreements and Labour Legislation 5
TX00FF95 Real Estate Development, Consultation and Construction Contracts 5
TX00FF96 Site Engineering 5
TX00BT03 Procurement and Cost Calculations 5
TX00FF99 HVAC systems 5
TX00FG01 HVAC technology and related legislation 5
TX00DS43 Project Management and Leadership 5
TX00BT10 Work Planning and Quality Management 5
TX00BT11 Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills 5
TX00BT12 Project Supervision and Hand-over 5
TX00FF97 Scheduling and Planning - A Construction Site Case Study 5
TX00BT08 Renovation 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
TXI23S2A-1003
Elective Module and Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXI19S1A-1001
Construction Site Management, Optional Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

0 - 15
TX00DS42 Orientation in the Tasks of a Site Supervisor 5
TX00BT06 Construction Site Case Study 5
TX00EW07 Sustainable Development and Life Cycle Management 5
TXI23S2A-1004
Practical Training

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30
TX00DS45 Practical Training 15
TX00DS46 Professional Practice 15
TXI23S2A-1005
Bachelor’s Thesis

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10
TX00EG27 Bachelor’s Thesis 10
Total 210 60 60 50 25 30 30 30 30 35 15 25 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 17.5 17.5 7.5 7.5 12.5 12.5

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

No attached course units

Second language (Finnish)

No attached course units

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Engineering Swedish
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Not grouped
Orientation to Profession and Studies
Mathematics and Physics 1
Basics of Building Construction
Introduction Project
Mathematics and Physics 2
Basics of HVAC Systems
CAD and BIM
Measuring Technology of HVAC Systems
Heating Technology
Water and Sewage Systems
HPV Installations
Entrepreneurship
Ventilation technology
Electrical and Data Systems in Buildings
Collective Labour Agreements and Labour Legislation
Real Estate Development, Consultation and Construction Contracts
Site Engineering
Procurement and Cost Calculations
HVAC systems
HVAC technology and related legislation
Project Management and Leadership
Work Planning and Quality Management
Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills
Project Supervision and Hand-over
Scheduling and Planning - A Construction Site Case Study
Renovation
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Practical Training
Professional Practice
Bachelor’s Thesis

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional Studies
Basics of Building Construction
Introduction Project
Basics of HVAC Systems
CAD and BIM
Measuring Technology of HVAC Systems
Heating Technology
Water and Sewage Systems
HPV Installations
Entrepreneurship
Ventilation technology
Electrical and Data Systems in Buildings
Collective Labour Agreements and Labour Legislation
Real Estate Development, Consultation and Construction Contracts
Site Engineering
Procurement and Cost Calculations
HVAC systems
HVAC technology and related legislation
Project Management and Leadership
Work Planning and Quality Management
Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills
Project Supervision and Hand-over
Scheduling and Planning - A Construction Site Case Study
Renovation
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Work Placement
Practical Training
Professional Practice
Bachelor´s Thesis
Bachelor’s Thesis
Core Requirement Studies
Orientation to Profession and Studies
Mathematics and Physics 1
Basics of Building Construction
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Introduction Project
Mathematics and Physics 2
Engineering Swedish
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Entrepreneurship
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

Ethics

The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Basics of Building Construction
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Introduction Project
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Entrepreneurship
Collective Labour Agreements and Labour Legislation
Real Estate Development, Consultation and Construction Contracts
Project Management and Leadership
Work Planning and Quality Management
Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills
Project Supervision and Hand-over
Practical Training
Professional Practice
Bachelor’s Thesis
Proactive development

The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
- Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Mathematics and Physics 1
Basics of Building Construction
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Introduction Project
Mathematics and Physics 2
Engineering Swedish
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Basics of HVAC Systems
CAD and BIM
Measuring Technology of HVAC Systems
Heating Technology
Water and Sewage Systems
HPV Installations
Entrepreneurship
Ventilation technology
Electrical and Data Systems in Buildings
Collective Labour Agreements and Labour Legislation
Real Estate Development, Consultation and Construction Contracts
Site Engineering
Procurement and Cost Calculations
HVAC systems
HVAC technology and related legislation
Project Management and Leadership
Work Planning and Quality Management
Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills
Project Supervision and Hand-over
Scheduling and Planning - A Construction Site Case Study
Renovation
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Practical Training
Professional Practice
Bachelor’s Thesis
Internationality and multiculturalism

The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Engineering Swedish
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Bachelor’s Thesis
Sustainable development

The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problem

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Mathematics and Physics 1
Basics of Building Construction
Introduction Project
Mathematics and Physics 2
Basics of HVAC Systems
Measuring Technology of HVAC Systems
Heating Technology
Water and Sewage Systems
HPV Installations
Entrepreneurship
Ventilation technology
Electrical and Data Systems in Buildings
Site Engineering
Procurement and Cost Calculations
HVAC systems
Project Management and Leadership
Work Planning and Quality Management
Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills
Project Supervision and Hand-over
Scheduling and Planning - A Construction Site Case Study
Renovation
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Practical Training
Professional Practice
Bachelor’s Thesis
Learning to learn

The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Orientation to Profession and Studies
Mathematics and Physics 1
Basics of Building Construction
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Introduction Project
Mathematics and Physics 2
Engineering Swedish
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Basics of HVAC Systems
CAD and BIM
Measuring Technology of HVAC Systems
Heating Technology
Water and Sewage Systems
HPV Installations
Entrepreneurship
Ventilation technology
Electrical and Data Systems in Buildings
Collective Labour Agreements and Labour Legislation
Real Estate Development, Consultation and Construction Contracts
Site Engineering
Procurement and Cost Calculations
HVAC systems
HVAC technology and related legislation
Project Management and Leadership
Work Planning and Quality Management
Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills
Project Supervision and Hand-over
Scheduling and Planning - A Construction Site Case Study
Renovation
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Practical Training
Professional Practice
Bachelor’s Thesis
Operating in a workplace

The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Mathematics and Physics 1
Basics of Building Construction
Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English
Introduction Project
Mathematics and Physics 2
Engineering Swedish
Academic Communication in Finnish and English
Basics of HVAC Systems
CAD and BIM
Measuring Technology of HVAC Systems
Heating Technology
Water and Sewage Systems
HPV Installations
Entrepreneurship
Ventilation technology
Electrical and Data Systems in Buildings
Collective Labour Agreements and Labour Legislation
Real Estate Development, Consultation and Construction Contracts
Site Engineering
Procurement and Cost Calculations
HVAC systems
HVAC technology and related legislation
Project Management and Leadership
Work Planning and Quality Management
Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills
Project Supervision and Hand-over
Scheduling and Planning - A Construction Site Case Study
Renovation
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Practical Training
Professional Practice
Bachelor’s Thesis
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
TXI23S2A-1001
Core Requirement Studies

(Choose all)

40
TX00FF91 Orientation to Profession and Studies 5
TX00FF59 Mathematics and Physics 1 5
TX00EB47 Basics of Building Construction 5
TX00FF33 Communication in Studies and at Work in Finnish and English 5
TM00CA41 Introduction Project 5
TX00FF60 Mathematics and Physics 2 5
TX00ED20 Engineering Swedish 5
TX00FF49 Academic Communication in Finnish and English 5
TXI23S2A-1002
Professional Studies

(Choose all)

115
TX00EB54 Basics of HVAC Systems 5
TX00EB53 CAD and BIM 5
TX00BS97 Measuring Technology of HVAC Systems 5
TX00FF98 Heating Technology 5
TX00FG00 Water and Sewage Systems 5
TX00CA79 HPV Installations 5
TX00BY26 Entrepreneurship 5
TX00BT01 Ventilation technology 5
TX00BT02 Electrical and Data Systems in Buildings 5
TX00BT32 Collective Labour Agreements and Labour Legislation 5
TX00FF95 Real Estate Development, Consultation and Construction Contracts 5
TX00FF96 Site Engineering 5
TX00BT03 Procurement and Cost Calculations 5
TX00FF99 HVAC systems 5
TX00FG01 HVAC technology and related legislation 5
TX00DS43 Project Management and Leadership 5
TX00BT10 Work Planning and Quality Management 5
TX00BT11 Occupational Safety and Interaction Skills 5
TX00BT12 Project Supervision and Hand-over 5
TX00FF97 Scheduling and Planning - A Construction Site Case Study 5
TX00BT08 Renovation 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
TXI23S2A-1003
Elective Module and Elective Studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXI19S1A-1001
Construction Site Management, Optional Studies
0 - 15
TX00DS42 Orientation in the Tasks of a Site Supervisor 5
TX00BT06 Construction Site Case Study 5
TX00EW07 Sustainable Development and Life Cycle Management 5
TXI23S2A-1004
Practical Training

(Choose all)

30
TX00DS45 Practical Training 15
TX00DS46 Professional Practice 15
TXI23S2A-1005
Bachelor’s Thesis

(Choose all)

10
TX00EG27 Bachelor’s Thesis 10