Basics of Construction (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the student is familiar with the production techniques related to the main phases of a construction site and can prepare a site area plan and describe how to set up a construction site.
In addition, the student can take into account occupational safety requirements and perform risk management in planning construction phases.

Content

1. The phases of construction on a construction site
2. The key plans guiding production
3. The most common working methods, related resources and risk management
4. Quality assurance of different construction phases, risk management and occupational safety

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can explain main production techniques on a construction site, working methods and production plans.
The student can list the various stages of construction and related quality management and safety principles.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the requirements listed above:
The student can explain the tasks in setting up a construction site.
The student can explain the various stages of construction and related quality management and safety principles.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements listed above:
The student can apply different production techniques and working methods.
The student can plan production and compare different quality assurance methods from the point of view of risk management.
Approved/Failed
The student can explain main production techniques on a construction site, working methods and principles of risk management.
The student can list the tasks in setting up a construction site.
The student can produce a safety plan for a site.
The student can list the various stages of construction and related quality management and safety principles.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can explain main production techniques on a construction site, working methods and principles of risk management.
The student can list the tasks in setting up a construction site.
The student can prepare site plans.
The student can list the various stages of construction and related quality management and safety principles.

Qualifications

Details of the study course Basics of Building Construction

Objective

On completion of the course the student is familiar with the production techniques related to the main phases of a construction site and can prepare a site area plan and describe how to set up a construction site.
In addition, the student can take into account occupational safety requirements and perform risk management in planning construction phases.

Content

1. The phases of construction on a construction site
2. The key plans guiding production
3. The most common working methods, related resources and risk management
4. Quality assurance of different construction phases, risk management and occupational safety

Qualifications

Details of the study course Basics of Building Construction