UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Programme Specification This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. 1. Awarding Institution / Body 2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery 3. University School/Centre University of Central Lancashire Burnley College School of Engineering 4. External Accreditation 5. Title of Final Award 6. Modes of Attendance offered 7. UCAS Code FdSc in Building Services and Sustainable Engineering Full-time, Part time D4K2 Building and Surveying 2008 8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) Engineering 2010 FD Qualification Benchmark May 2010 Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers (C.I.B.S.E.) 9. Other external influences Summit Skills, Foundation Degree Forward (FDF) North West Universities Association (NWUA) 10. Date of production/revision of this form 12th March 2014 11. Aims of the Programme To incorporate a general knowledge of the acceptable practices in building engineering services within the construction and facilities management industry. To understand generic Building Services and Sustainable Engineering principles and techniques. To understand sustainable engineering principles and techniques. To develop reasoning and problem solving skills appropriate for Building Services Engineers. To comprehend the roles & responsibilities of Building Services Engineers at various levels within the industry. To establish a foundation of interest, knowledge and skill which will enhance further study for Incorporated and Chartered Engineers status. 12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods A. Knowledge and Understanding A1 Demonstrate the ability to appraise the design fundamentals of Building Services and Sustainable engineering. A2 Develop the knowledge of fundamental engineering science and mathematical analysis. A3 Demonstrate an ability to understand and apply the concepts of management and contract administration within a legal framework in a project scenario; A4 Demonstrate knowledge of social, environmental, legal and management issues impacting upon Building Services and Sustainable Engineering practice. A5 Identify the main principals of sustainability and sustainable development. Teaching and Learning Methods Knowledge development will be attained by lecture and seminars, case study, site visits and visiting lecturers, practical projects and workshops. Assessment methods By completion of assignments, projects and problem based examinations in the engineering and related modules throughout the programme. B. Subject-specific skills B1 Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude to their chosen field of engineering B2 Demonstrate the ability to use information and communication technologies, in particular, computer-aided design in the Building services and sustainable engineering process; B3 Demonstrate occupational competence in a range of work skills within the context of Building Engineering Services. B4 Explain the principals of sustainability and sustainable development in the Building Services Engineering process. B5 Recognise the effects that power, energy, temperature and humidity have on building fabrics and its occupants. Teaching and Learning Methods All modules involve the presentation of knowledge and understanding in a work / professional context requiring the development of professional skills. Subject specific skills will be attained by lecture and seminars, case study, site visits and visiting lecturers, practical projects and workshops. Assessment methods Assessed by presentations, design based projects C. Thinking Skills C1 Identify and analyse broadly defined problems, evaluate optional strategies and optimise appropriate solutions to problems in the fields of Building Services and Sustainable Engineering. C2 Undertake independent critical thinking. C3 Demonstrate the ability to use creative thinking skills when providing solutions to construction issues. C4 Demonstrate the ability to analyse technical information. Teaching and Learning Methods Thinking skills development will be attained by participation in seminars and tutorials, group and individual projects. Assessment methods Assignments , examination and projects D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development D1 Communicate information, arguments and analysis, in variety of forms and implement key techniques of Building Services and Sustainable Engineering. D2 Demonstrate professional qualities and transferable skills necessary for progressing towards Chartered Engineering Status. D3 Progress and develop key learning skills and acquire new competences in a structured manner by use of a personal and professional development plan that will enable the candidates to assume significant responsibility within organisations. D4 Manage teams and develop good working relationships and professional practice. Teaching and Learning Methods These skills are embedded in all programme modules, with specific references to key skills development at both level 4 and 5 Assessment methods Student presentations, group work, design projects , examination 13. Programme Structures* Level Module Code Credit rating NT2060 Engineering Analysis 3 NT 2048 Building Services Engineering Systems NT 2061 Building Environmental Services 10 Individual Integrative Project 30 Level 5 NT 2052 10 20 FdSc Building Services and Sustainable Engineering Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 5 or above. 70 - 100 Distinction NT2057 CAD 10 60 - 69 Merit NT2055 Thermo-Fluids 2 20 40 - 59 Pass BN 2092 NT 1036 NT 1030 NT 1031 Level 4 Module Title 14. Awards and Credits* NT 1032 Construction & Project Management Mathematics 2 Building Environmental Science Electrical Services Engineering Systems Mechanical Services Engineering Systems BN1091 Construction Technology 1 BN1085 Construction Management BN1086 Construction Economics BN 1997 Engineering Analysis 1 20 10 20 20 Fd Certificate in Building Services and Sustainable Engineering 20 20 10 10 10 Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or above 14. Personal Development Planning Personal development planning is closely related to the acquisition of personal transferable skills and developing such skills is an integral part of the course. Academic skills alone are clearly insufficient to meet the demands of Building Services Engineers. The development of additional interpersonal qualities is essential to enable you to initiate, direct and control events effectively. To help achieve this objective, much of the tutorial and assignment work in the modules will provide you with the opportunity for practical project work and the development of problem solving skills. Self and peer assessment forms part of your group projects, presentation exercises and the final year project, as it is important to remember that when you leave education, it will be crucial that you the ability and confidence to rely on your own judgement of yourself and your peers. Employers do not simply look for basic competences such as in numeracy, literacy and communication skills, but also for motivation, time management, decision making, reliability, team work and leadership skills. Your programme of study has been designed to help you to develop all of the above mentioned skills and more. 15. Admissions criteria Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information. Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter. Level 3 qualification in a related building services sector industry, such as plumbing or electro mechanical National Diploma or HNC in a related subject Where applicants qualifications are not in a related area relevant work experience will also be considered All applicants will need to demonstrate ability in Maths and English to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed to ascertain their suitability to undertake the course. Accreditation of prior certificated or experiential learning against some of the course modules will be considered. 16. Key sources of information about the programme Ucas prospectus www.uclan.ac.uk Factsheet 17. Curriculum Skills Map Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed Programme Learning Outcomes Compuls Level Module Code Module Title ory Option (O) Knowledge and understanding Subject-specific Skills A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 NT2047 e.g. LEVEL 5 NT2048 COMP Building services COMP Engineering Systems √ √ COMP √ √ NT2052 Individual Integrative Project COMP √ √ Construction & Project COMP √ Management NT2060 Engineering Analysis 3 COMP NT1028 Issues in Sustainability COMP Building Services COMP B5 √ C2 C3 √ C4 D1 D2 D3 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Engineering Science C1 √ √ Group Integrative Project BN2092 B4 √ NT2051 NT1030 e.g. LEVEL 4 Utilities and Services B2 B3 Other skills relevant to employability and personal development Thinking Skills √ √ √ √ D4 √ √ NT1031 Electrical services design O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ NT1032 Mechanical service design O √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ BN1091 Construction Technology COMP √ √ BN1085 Construction Management COMP √ √ √ √ √ BN1086 Construction Economics COMP √ √ √ √ √ BN1997 Engineering Analysis 1 COMP √ √ √ √ √ √ NT1060 Mathematics COMP √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks