Construction by separate structural elementsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student will be able to understand the functioning of different construction systems (wood/concrete). They will also be able to create various element designs using CAD drawing. The course provides the student with the basics of element design.

Content

Wood element construction, which covers various wood element structures and their element designs and planning, for example, the key features of frame-structured wood element projects.

Concrete element construction, which covers various concrete element structures and their element designs and planning. The focus is on different element structures, their connection details to other element structures, and the principles of element designs and their planning.

Evaluation

a. use professional terminology expertly
b. search for information according to the information retrieval process
c. perform tasks smoothly
d. justify their actions in customer, user, and target group situations
e. ensure team functionality by positively advancing discussions and tasks
f. apply ethical principles of their field according to the situation

Qualifications

You master CAD drawing. You understand the basic principles of structural physics, loading, and fire safety. You understand the fundamentals of concrete and wood structures.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

a. You use professional terminology consistently You can use basic construction terminology, but its use may be inaccurate or inconsistent. You can create professional documents, but they may contain ambiguities or linguistic deficiencies that require clarification. You communicate with students and the teacher, but the communication is not always fully appropriate.

b. You search for information from key sources in the field You can use some key sources of information, such as learning materials and cost databases, but information retrieval is limited or inconsistent. You find some relevant sources of information, but their use in supporting decision-making is superficial and sporadic.

c. You understand task entities You can identify the main phases of a construction project, such as cost estimation and quantity surveying, but combining them into a whole is difficult. Planning and financial management are limited, and critical phases may be overlooked or misunderstood. You are not yet ready for independent work, but you can handle basic tasks under supervision.

e. You use key models, methods, software, and techniques in your field You can use simple calculation models and software, such as Excel, but the application is mechanical and often inaccurate. Resource planning is partially successful, but calculations contain errors that can affect the project outcome. However, your calculations are generally logical and aim for a good result.

f. You justify your actions according to the ethical principles of your field You can consider the ethical principles of the field, but the justifications are often superficial or incomplete. You make decisions that generally support responsibility and sustainability, but a deeper understanding and consistent application of these principles are lacking.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a. You use professional terminology consistently You can use key construction terminology generally correctly, although its use may not always be entirely accurate or contextually appropriate. You can create professional documents where the professional language is mostly clear but may sometimes be inconsistent. You communicate appropriately with other students and the teacher, but the consistency of communication can still improve.

b. You search for information from key sources in the field You can use construction cost and emission databases as well as literature, such as the Learn book, but there may be inaccuracies in utilizing these sources. You find relevant sources of information, but their application in decision-making may be somewhat superficial.

c. You understand task entities You can structure the phases of a construction project, such as cost estimation and quantity surveying, but there may still be deficiencies in understanding the whole. You can plan and manage the financial aspects of a construction project in broad terms, but understanding details or identifying critical phases more precisely requires further development.

e. You use key models, methods, software, and techniques in your field You can use basic models for cost and quantity calculations as well as software like Excel, but the application may remain at a general level. You can create simple calculations and outline resource usage, but the accuracy of calculations and the efficiency of optimization still need improvement.

f. You justify your actions according to the ethical principles of your field You can justify your actions according to the ethical principles of the construction field in basic matters, such as resource usage and cost estimation, but the depth and comprehensiveness of the justifications may be limited. You generally make responsible decisions, but the consistent preference for sustainable solutions is not yet fully established.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

a. You use professional terminology consistently You can use key construction terminology accurately and appropriately in context. You can create professional documents where the professional language is clear, unambiguous, and serves its purpose. Additionally, you communicate appropriately with other students and the teacher.

b. You search for information from key sources in the field You can utilize construction cost and emission databases as well as current literature, such as the Learn book and electronic databases like the Rakennustieto database, for cost estimation and project planning. You can find and use relevant sources of information to support decision-making.

c. You understand task entities You can structure the different phases of a construction project, such as cost estimation, quantity surveying, pricing, and lifecycle cost assessment, into a whole. You can plan and manage the financial aspects of a construction project step by step and identify critical phases from a cost management perspective.

e. You use key models, methods, software, and techniques in your field You can apply cost and quantity calculation models and use key software in the field, such as Excel, for cost estimation and management. You can create preliminary calculations and optimize resource usage in a construction project, improving the project's cost efficiency.

f. You justify your actions according to the ethical principles of your field You can justify your actions according to the ethical principles of the construction field, such as efficient resource use, realistic cost estimation, and the preference for sustainable solutions. You can make responsible decisions that support the sustainability and ethics of projects.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Failed

Description of a failed performance where the student's skills do not yet meet the minimum level required in the workplace:

a. You use professional terminology consistently You cannot use key construction terminology consistently or correctly. Professional documents are unclear or incomplete, and their content does not serve its purpose. Communication with other students and the teacher is inappropriate or entirely absent.

b. You search for information from key sources in the field You cannot utilize key sources of information in the construction field, such as cost databases or current literature. Information retrieval is sporadic or incomplete, and you cannot apply the found information in decision-making. You use only commercial materials as sources, which cannot be considered reliable.

c. You understand task entities You cannot structure the phases of a construction project or understand their interconnections. You are unable to plan or manage the financial aspects of the project even in broad terms.

e. You use key models, methods, software, and techniques in your field You cannot use cost or quantity calculation models or software appropriately. Calculations contain significant errors, and resource planning does not succeed even at a basic level.

f. You justify your actions according to the ethical principles of your field You cannot consider the ethical principles of the construction field in your actions. Your decisions are irresponsible and do not support sustainability or the ethical goals of the field.

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Further information

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