Update on Foundation Degree Activity
in Built Environment
Peter Crabtree
Foundation Degrees in Built
Environment – September 2009
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FdSc Architectural Technology
FdSc Building Surveying
FdSc Civil Engineering
FdSc Construction Management
FdSc Construction and Design
FdSC Housing
FdSc Property and Surveying
FdSc Quantity Surveying
FdSc Real Estate Management
FdSc Town Planning
3 Programme
areas
10 Foundation
Degrees
30% of UG
activity
Features of the curriculum
• Integration of FdSc provision across the
Department
• Full and part time study
• Shared modules
• Clear progression routes
• Learning and skill development
• Vocational relevance though understanding the
work sector
• Work based and work related learning
• Developed with employer engagement through
the Built Environment Advisory Board
FdSc Civil Engineering Full Time
Year
Full Time
1
Semester 1
Semester 2
An Introduction to Technology and Design (C) [30]
Learning and Practical Skills Development (HE and Work) (C) [30]
2
The Built Environment Work Sector (C) [15]
Civil Engineering Mathematics (C) [15]
Geotechnics I (C) [15]
Site Management and Safety (C) [15]
Structural Method and Analysis (C) [30]
Site and Engineering Surveying (C) [15]
CAD for Civil Engineers (D) [15] or Work
Based Learning in the Built
Environment (D) [15] or Work
Related Learning in the Built
Environment (D) [15]
Applied Mathematics (D) [15]
Hydraulics and Drainage (D) [15]
Concrete Technology (D) [15]
Group Project (D) [15]
FdSc Civil Engineering Part Time
Year
Part Time
1
Semester 1
Semester 2
An Introduction to Technology and Design (C) [30]
Learning and Practical Skills Development (HE and Work) (C) [30]
Work Related Learning in the Built
Environment (D) [15]
2
The Built Environment Work Sector (C) [15]
Civil Engineering Mathematics (C) [15]
Geotechnics I (C) [15]
Site Management and Safety (C) [15]
Work Based Learning in the Built Environment (D) [30]
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Structural Method and Analysis (C) [30]
Site and Engineering Surveying (C) [15]
CAD for Civil Engineers (D) [15]
Continuing Personal and Professional
Development (D) [15]
Work Based Learning (30 credits)
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Analyse an industrial organisation in order to evaluate organisational
strengths and weaknesses and then demonstrate how your own role
develops within the organisation.
Evaluate the impact of theoretical perspectives on workplace
practice and demonstrate the influence of work based learning on
academic perspectives.
Efficiently use RAPID/PDP support systems.
With the aid of a work diary, reflect and report on the work
experience and analyse how the learning achieved through work has
affected your understanding of your chosen career.
Evidence and evaluate the embedding of theory in practice, through
reflection and/or observation.
Produce a self-development plan in the form of attainable objectives.
Work Related Learning (15 credits)
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Plan and carry out a programme of detailed
learning and assessment in one or more work
related areas of the Built Environment.
Develop a detailed knowledge of the major
theories, issues, ideas or practices from a variety of
viewpoints and analyse the findings supported by
relevant conclusions and recommendations.
Identify key areas in the learning of which show
evidence of problem solving.
Communicate arguments and conclusions in a
clear and concise manner in a variety of formats.
FdSc Construction Site Management –
Main articulation routes and exit points
A levels
14 – 19 qualifications
GCSE, NVQ level 2
and 3
Diploma
Experien
ced
worker
Foundation
Degree
Employment and NVQ
route to a CSCS Card
BSc(Hons)
Construction Management
FdSc Construction Site Management
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ARU/NCC/HS@W
Eight twelve week modules covering four themes
over two years – block release
Option to gain an NVQ4, allowing the student to
apply for a platinum CSCS card
Achieve ICIOB
Key roles
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Pathway Support – Pathway Administrator/First Point of
Contact
Pathway Support – Personal Mentor
Module Support
The Challenge
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Work Based Learning
– ‘learning which accredits or extends the
workplace skills and abilities of
employees’.
Higher Education Academy Centre for
Education in the Built Environment (2009)