Engineering Construction

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/17

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Engineering Construction

Unit ID:

ENGIN4203

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

(ENGIN2002 or ENGIN2202)

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

030901

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This course aims to assist you in preparing yourself for the role of construction engineer in construction projects. You will become familiar with different aspects of construction projects. Topics include equipment, methods, contracts, economics, quality assurance, and occupational health and safety in the construction industry. A brief introduction to sustainable construction and evolving trends and technologies in the construction industry is also included to equip you with the latest requirements in the industry.

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

Placement Component: No

Supplementary Assessment:

Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Justify the use of different construction equipment and methods.

K2.	Explain the concepts and benefits of sustainable and intelligent construction practices.

K3.	Evaluate the different types of contracts used in construction projects.

Skills:

S1.	Create and use relevant quality management documents, procedures, and systems in construction projects.

S2.	Differentiate the tasks involved in a construction project and prepare a construction project schedule.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Apply the principles of economics to construction equipment.

A2.	Communicate engineering construction concepts and issues.

Unit Content:

•An overview of the construction industry
•Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the construction industry
•Quality assurance (QA) in construction projects
•Construction equipment and methods
•Construction economics
•Procurement and contracts in construction
•Basics of construction project management
•Introduction to intelligent construction
•Sustainability in the construction industry

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1	Assessment on construction equipment and methods	Q&A discussion forum	5% - 10%
2.	K1, K2, S1, S3, A2	Carry out a site visit and prepare an engineering report on the type of construction equipment and processes and assess quality and safety related issues.	Site visit, report, and presentation	20% - 30%
3.	S2, A1, A2	Construction project planning	Report	10% - 20%
4.	K1 - K3, S3, A1, A2	A final test on any or all of the material covered in the course.	Final test	40% - 60%

Adopted Reference Style:

IEEE

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency

Engineers Australia - Stage 1 (Professional): 2017 accreditation & AQF

Attribute			Assessed	Level
1 Knowledge and Skill Base
	1.1 Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
		1.1.1 Engages with the engineering discipline at a phenomenological level, applying sciences and engineering fundamentals to systematic investigation, interpretation, analysis and innovative solution of complex problems and broader aspects of engineering practice.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.2 Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
		1.2.1 Develops and fluently applies relevant investigation analysis, interpretation, assessment, characterisation, prediction, evaluation, modelling, decision making, measurement, knowledge management and communication tools and techniques pertinent to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
		1.3.1 Proficiently applies advanced technical knowledge and skills in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
	1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
		1.4.1 Identifies and critically appraises current developments, advanced technologies, emerging issues and interdisciplinary linkages in at least one specialist practice domain of the engineering discipline.	No	Intermediate
	1.5 Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
		1.5.1 Identifies and understands the interactions between engineering systems and people in the social, cultural, environmental, commercial, legal and political contexts in which they operate, including both the positive role of engineering in sustainable development and the potentially adverse impacts of engineering activity in the engineering discipline.	No	Intermediate
		1.5.2 Is aware of the founding principles of human factors relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.5.3 Is aware of the fundamentals of business and enterprise management.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.5.4 Identifies the structure, roles and capabilities of the engineering workforce.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.5.5 Appreciates the issues associated with international engineering practice and global operating contexts.	No	Intermediate
	1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
		1.6.2 Appreciates the basis and relevance of standards and codes of practice, as well as legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		1.6.3 Appreciates the principles of safety engineering, risk management and the health and safety responsibilities of the professional engineer, including legislative requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
		1.6.4 Appreciates the social, environmental and economic principles of sustainable engineering practice.	No	Intermediate
		1.6.5 Understands the fundamental principles of engineering project management as a basis for planning, organising and managing resources.	Yes	Intermediate
2 Engineering Application Ability
	2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
		2.1.6 Critically reviews and applies relevant standards and codes of practice underpinning the engineering discipline and nominated specialisations.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.1.7 Identifies, quantifies, mitigates and manages technical, health, environmental, safety and other contextual risks associated with engineering application in the designated engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.1.8 Interprets and ensures compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements applicable to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
	2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
		2.2.1 Proficiently identifies, selects and applies the materials, components, devices, systems, processes, resources, plant and equipment relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Advanced
		2.2.3 Determines properties, performance, safe working limits, failure modes, and other inherent parameters of materials, components and systems relevant to the engineering discipline.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.2.4 Applies a wide range of engineering tools for analysis, simulation, visualisation, synthesis and design, including assessing the accuracy and limitations of such tools, and validation of their results.	Yes	Introductory
		2.2.5 Applies formal systems engineering methods to address the planning and execution of complex, problem solving and engineering projects.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.2.9 Understands the need for systematic management of the acquisition, commissioning, operation, upgrade, monitoring and maintenance of engineering plant, facilities, equipment and systems.	No	Intermediate
		2.2.10 Understands the role of quality management systems, tools and processes within a culture of continuous improvement.	Yes	Advanced
	2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
		2.3.2 Addresses broad contextual constraints such as social, cultural, environmental, commercial, legal political and human factors, as well as health, safety and sustainability imperatives as an integral part of the design process.	Yes	Intermediate
	2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
		2.4.1 Contributes to and/or manages complex engineering project activity, as a member and/or as leader of an engineering team.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.4.2 Seeks out the requirements and associated resources and realistically assesses the scope, dimensions, scale of effort and indicative costs of a complex engineering project.	Yes	Intermediate
		2.4.3 Accommodates relevant contextual issues into all phases of engineering project work, including the fundamentals of business planning and financial management.	Yes	Intermediate