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AR10362: Practice, management and law 1

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 3
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 2
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: EX 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
This unit aims to:
* to introduce the students to the management of the construction industry and the roles and responsibilities of the professions.
* to prepare the students for their first placement experience.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit students demonstrate the ability to:
* outline the structure of the construction industry and the role of the construction professionals.
* explain how a small architecture office is organised and managed.
* outline what laws affect architects.
* identify different types of architectural organisations.

Skills:
Intellectual skills
* To understand taught material - taught
Professional/Practical skills
* To prepare students for their first placement experience - taught and facilitated
Transferable/key skills
* To communicate ideas in writing - facilitated and assessed.

Content:
This unit is designed to develop the student's concept of employment, professional duties and the 'business of business'. The unit contains the following content:
1. An appreciation of the economics of the construction industry.
2. An understanding of the various ways in which the design team may be structured.
3. The role and differing levels of the professional's responsibility within each structure.
4. An understanding of sole trader, partnership and corporate entities.
5. An examination of the laws governing employment.
6. The role of architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers both nationally and internationally.
7. The organisation and management of an architectures office with specific reference to health and safety.
8. A briefing on how to choose an office and get a first placement experience.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

AR10362 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-ANB08 : BSc (hons) Architecture (Full-time with Thin Sandwich Placements) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.