ULSTER UNIVERSITY VALIDATED COURSE
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering
Belfast Metropolitan College
Module Code:
CIV144
Module Title: Civil Engineering Technology & Materials
Module Coordinator:
Internal Moderator:
College Assessor:
Matthew Holmes
Patrick Warde
Matthew Holmes
Handout Date:
Submission Date:
Assignment Weighting:
4th November 2019
25th November 2019
30%
COURSEWORK 1 – Civil Engineering Technology
Semester 1 2019/20
Instructions to Students:
Coursework Element [1] of [3].
This element is worth 30% of the final coursework mark and typically requires 12
hours of effort. This module is assessed by 100% Coursework.
Submission of a portfolio of work-based evidence accompanied with a signed
witness testimony may be accepted.
Student Name:
Student Ref Number:
Student declaration
I declare that this is all my own work and does not contain unreferenced material copied
from any other source. I have read the College and University’s policies on plagiarism
and understand the definition of plagiarism. If it is shown that material has been
plagiarised, or I have otherwise attempted to obtain an unfair advantage for myself or
others, I understand that I may face sanctions in accordance with these policies. A mark
of zero may be awarded and the reason for that mark will be recorded on my file.
Student signature:
Feedback
Final Assessment Grade:
Assessor Signature and Date:
Student Signature and Date:
Date:
Assignment Brief
A major site redevelopment is proposed to take place in Belfast City Centre, which
involves the construction of a mixed use five-storey building, containing both retail units
and residential apartments. The design also proposes for the construction of a two-storey
underground car park which will require deep excavations and trenches to accommodate
ground beams and drainage.
Task A - Excavations
(25 marks)
As an engineer within a groundworks sub-contractor, you have been asked to
provide a method statement for carrying out the groundworks.
i.
For the underground car park, produce a method statement describing the
sequence of works, methods of protection from collapse, method of
groundwater control and the plant and equipment required.
ii.
What are the significant risks when working with excavations and how can
these be reasonably managed?
Feedback Comments:
Mark
/25
Task B - Substructure
(25 marks)
As the geotechnical design engineer, you are responsible for the design of the
foundations. Following a ground investigation report, you are aware of ‘Belfast Sleech’
underlying the surface strata.
Describe the following types of foundations; the construction process, plant and
equipment required:
i.
Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) Piling
ii.
Pad Foundations
Recommend with justification, which of these foundations would be suitable to support
the building given in the scenario.
Feedback Comments:
Mark
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/25
Task C - Superstructure
(50 marks)
As the client’s principal designer, you have been invited to hold a value engineering
workshop on the design of the building.
Evaluate in terms of cost, time and health and safety risk management, the following
two methods of construction for the five-storey building:
i.
Steel frame
ii.
In-situ reinforced concrete
Recommend with justification, which method would be most appropriate for a carbon
critical design approach.
Feedback Comments:
Mark
/40
Mark
/10
Presentation, Structure, Referencing & Bibliography
(10 marks)
See Page 3 overleaf for further guidance.
Feedback Comments:
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Presentation
Your assignment is to be presented in .doc file format, font style: Arial, font size: 12, 1.5-line
spacing, moderate margins (top/bottom: 2.54cm, left/right: 1.91cm), alignment: justified.
Footers, font style: Arial, font size: 8, must include page number (bottom right) and date
written, month/year, (bottom left). Headers, font style: Arial, font size: 8, must include Belfast
Met student ID number (top right) and module title (top left) as follows:
C5119/101T: HLA in Civil Engineering
CIV144: CE Technology & Materials
Coursework 1
A title page is to be included, complete with report title, author, date created, course code
(C5119/101T) and course name (Higher Level Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering), module
code (CIV144) and module title (Civil Engineering Technology & Materials). Images /
graphics may be used.
This cover sheet is to be included at the front of your assignment.
Referencing
Harvard style only.
Schedule
Submission via file upload on Canvas ONLY - deadline time/date: 09:00, Monday 25th
November 2019.
Ulster University and Belfast Met regulations for late submissions will apply.
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Foundation Degree Assessment Feedback
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA – QUALITATIVE-BASED WORK
Student Name:
Module/Task No:
Tutor:
Date of Submission:
Level 4
Classification
Weighting %
I
18/11/19
80 – 100
I
70 – 79
(Excellent)
II (i)
60 – 69
(Good Quality Work)
II (ii)
50 - 59
(Acceptable Work)
III
(Adequate Work)
40 – 49
Fail
35 – 39
(Limited Work)
(Unacceptable Work)
Matthew Holmes
% Range
(Outstanding work)
Fail
CIV144 – Coursework 1 – Civil Engineering Technology
0 – 34
Task A - Excavations
Task B - Substructure
Task C - Superstructure
25%
Excellent knowledge and
depth of understanding of
principles, concepts and
application
Knowledge and depth of
understanding of principles,
concepts and application
Knowledge and sound
understanding of the key
principles, concepts and
application
Basic knowledge of the key
principles, concepts and
application only
Adequate knowledge of key
principles, concepts and
application only
Limited and or inconsistent
knowledge and understanding
of key principles, concepts
and application
Little or no evidence of
knowledge and understanding
of the key principles, concepts
and application.
25%
Excellent knowledge and
depth of understanding of
principles, concepts and
application
Knowledge and depth of
understanding of principles,
concepts and application
Knowledge and sound
understanding of the key
principles, concepts and
application
Basic knowledge of the key
principles, concepts and
application only
Adequate knowledge of key
principles, concepts and
application only
Limited and or inconsistent
knowledge and understanding
of key principles, concepts
and application
Little or no evidence of
knowledge and understanding
of the key principles, concepts
and application.
40%
Excellent knowledge and
depth of understanding of
principles, concepts and
application
Knowledge and depth of
understanding of principles,
concepts and application
Knowledge and sound
understanding of the key
principles, concepts and
application
Basic knowledge of the key
principles, concepts and
application only
Adequate knowledge of key
principles, concepts and
application only
Limited and or inconsistent
knowledge and understanding
of key principles, concepts
and application
Little or no evidence of
knowledge and understanding
of the key principles, concepts
and application.
Tutor Signature:
Date:
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Presentation, Grammar and
Spelling
5%
Excellent presentation,
logically structured, using
correct grammar and spelling
Referencing and
Bibliography
5%
Excellent referencing and
bibliography
Good presentation logically
structured, using correct
grammar and spelling
Orderly presentation,
competently structured and
acceptable grammar and
spelling
Adequate presentation and
structure, acceptable
grammar and spelling
Weak presentation and
structure, acceptable
grammar and spelling
Poor presentation, structure,
grammar and spelling
Accurate referencing and
bibliography
Unacceptable presentation,
grammar and structure
Little or no referencing and
bibliography
Appropriate referencing and
bibliography
Adequate referencing and
bibliography
Limited referencing and
bibliography
Inadequate referencing and
bibliography
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Witness Testimony – Higher Level Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering
Student name :
Student ID :
Qualification Title :
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering
Module Code :
CIV144
Module Title :
Civil Engineering Technology & Materials
Assessment Name :
Coursework 1
Tasks evidence
A□
B N/A
C N/A
(tick all that apply)
submitted for:
Detail below whether the tasks have been fully or partially responded to by work based
evidence.
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Fully □ Partially □
N/A
N/A
Provide commentary on the project and the activites undertaken in support of the evidence
submitted. (Further details can be provided on the reverse side of this form if required)
(Continue overleaf as necessary)
How does the evidence submitted respond to the assessment task(s)?
(Continue overleaf as necessary)
Student signature:
Date:
I verify that the attached work has been undertaken solely by the aforenamed student.
Witness Details :
Name Position Contact Details -
Witness signature :
Belfast Metropolitan College – Witness Testimony v1.0
Date:
September 2019
Additional Information :
Belfast Metropolitan College – Witness Testimony v1.0
September 2019