Civil Engineering & Construction Management

Civil Engineering & Construction

Management

Final award Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc)

Intermediate awards available

Certificate HE, Diploma HE

Mode of delivery UEL on campus

UCAS code HK22

Details of professional body accreditation

Seeking accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building

Relevant QAA Benchmark statements

Construction, Property and Surveying (March 2008)

Foundation Degrees (May 2010)

UEL Academic School Architecture Computing & Engineering

Date specification last up-dated June 2014

Alternative locations for studying this programme

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The summary- UCAS programme profile

BANNER BOX:

The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Civil Engineering & Construction Management is a vocationally focused programme. It is ideally suited to those already working in the

construction industry who would like to obtain a formal qualification and develop their work based research skills and for those applicants from non-traditional backgrounds but with a keen interest in developing a technical career in the Built Environment Industry. It provides an excellent technical grounding in construction management and civil engineering and requires a major element of compulsory industrial placement.

Entry requirements on to the FdSc in Civil Engineering & Construction Management at Level 4 will normally be achievement of 240 UCAS points and programme entry is in September of each academic year. Advanced entry at Level 5 and Level 6 is possible depending on the prior qualifications and experience of the applicant. All candidates must have a GCSE grade C or similar in Mathematics & English. If English is not the candidates first language, they will need to demonstrate satisfactory English language skills by achieving an overall IELTS score of 5.5 with no skill level below 5.0. Mature students may also be admitted without formal qualification depending on relevant experience through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or passing appropriate diagnostic testing / interview with the School prior to entry.

The University’s English Language requirements as detailed on the website at time of application must be met – see

http://www.uel.ac.uk/international/application/english-language-requirements/

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a learning community founded on equality of opportunity – a learning community which celebrates the rich diversity of our student and staff populations. Discriminatory behaviour has no place in our community and will not be tolerated. Within a spirit of respecting difference, our equality and diversity policies promise fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all. In pursuing this aim, we want people applying for a place at UEL to feel valued and know that the process and experience will be transparent and fair and no one will be refused access on the grounds of any protected characteristic stated in the Equality Act 2010.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

What is Civil Engineering & Construction Management?

This course covers two broadly linked disciplines of civil engineering and construction management. Both require that the enterprise meets the desires of the client, the requirements of the budget and the quality of the specification. Construction managers tend to work on buildings and structures whilst civil engineers have a much broader remit involving large scale projects such as transport and infrastructure.

Students share some core modules between civil engineering and construction management at level 4 but will need to decide at the start of the course which route they wish to follow as this will affect their progression. The construction industry is one where there has always been close co-operation between engineers, surveyors and contractors and this course reflects the multi-disciplinary nature of the industry featuring core and route specific options in civil engineering and construction management. Successful completion of the FdSc can lead to entry at level 6 to either the BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or the BSc (Hons) in

Construction Management.

Civil Engineering & Construction Management at UEL

Our specific strengths include:

 A long history in providing technically relevant and demanding courses for Industry;

 Over 50 years of experience in teaching civil engineering and related disciplines which include management, costing and technology;

 Our programmes have long been recognised in Industry as providing graduates with a wide range of practical and theoretical skills;

 Situated in the heart of the developing East London region of the Royal Docks and Barking Riverside there are ample opportunities for site visits, local work placements and employer engagement;

 The programme structure allows suitable flexibility in moving from full- time to part-time mode of study (or vice versa) thus improving and assisting both employment prospects and academic advancement.

 Our programmes offer you the opportunity to study the fundamental knowledge and theories required and apply these to the practical work environment.

 The programme includes regular construction site visits programme and good links with employers, including a strong Industrial Advisory Board chaired by an external industrialist.

Programme structure

The programme is two years full time and three years part time where work based learning is integrated into both streams by a discrete block release for full time students and day release element for part-time students.

In level 4 there are three core modules which set the scene both in the skill development and understanding of the Industry and one core module choice for either the Civil Engineering or Construction Management route. Level 5 has shared core elements but also allows students to pursue their individual goals to either Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Students may progress onto either the BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering or BSc (Hons) Construction Management on successful completion of the FdSc or Diploma HE (if no work place secured).

Learning environment

The programme benefits from access to purpose built labs, up-to-date on-line resources, access to specialist software, and information technology hardware and modern surveying equipment. Teaching is delivered through formal lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical classes. Specialist lectures are given by practising professionals from industry with which we have strong links. Most lectures are supported by programme notes which allow students to concentrate on lectures and complete some independent studies of their own. Group work is encouraged in most modules as construction management is a team activity.

Library facilities

The Campus Library is located in the building adjacent to our laboratories. The building also contains the computer “trading floor” which provides teaching and open access facilities with some 600 PCs and a 400 seat lecture theatre. The Library is open 24 hours, 7 days a week and houses both printed material in the form of books and journals, multimedia and access to the electronic book stock, short loan collection, computerised catalogue, photocopying, printing and binding facilities, off-air recording and video editing suites.

Situated within the library is an area called the “Hub” containing the Skillzone - a dedicated facility to support student's language and mathematical skills along with providing support for job applicants in CV writing and careers advice.

The library houses all the civil engineering book and journal stock though a more recent development is to move from printed to electronic forms wherever possible utilising Athens facilities. The School has a dedicated librarian who also administers our library budget. The

library holds a wide stock of books, journals, videos and electronic resources that can be used for individual and group studies..

 Software & Data: General purpose software such as Microsoft Office including Visio, Project and Publisher is available on all networked PCs. Specialist software is also available via the networked PCs and includes AutoCAD Civils, SAT energy assessment, Microsoft Project, StaadPro structural design. The University also subscribes to web based services such as the 'Construction Information Service' provided by IHS/Technical lndexes, New Civil Engineers' Channel programmes on NBS Learning Channels, Edina Digimap Ordnance Survey, Historical and Geological map collection and Infomap aerial imagery and data service.

 Teaching Facilities: The University and specifically the Docklands campus is well provided for in terms of lecture theatres and tutorial/seminar accommodation, with modern facilities and equipment. Lecture room allocations are controlled by a centralised timetabling unit and are allocated according to need.

 Accommodation for private study: Students are encouraged to use School facilities,

such as the design office, as an area for private study whenever there are no

programmed classes. Study and quiet areas are also available within the library along with a small number of bookable study rooms for student group work.

Teaching/Laboratories and workshops:

The School laboratories provide support to each of our main areas of study, and provide a 21st Century working environment for our teaching and learning. Laboratories specifically dedicated to support the teaching in civil engineering and construction management and comprise:

 Construction Science: This houses equipment and apparatus to undertake thermal and acoustic investigations to the building fabric envelope. It includes a full scale environmental chamber and measuring devices, building service equipment installations and monitoring devices

 Drawing/Design Office: Our dedicated drawing/design office is located adjacent to

our surveying laboratory. The room provides accommodation for teaching, tutorial and private study work for up to 40 students. The facility includes networked PCs and plotter access support CAD and other specialist software.

 Survey store/workshop: This area houses our surveying equipment which includes

an extensive range of total stations, a 3D laser scanner, geodetic grade GPS receivers, digital & optical levels, including precise levels, electronic & optical theodolites, and all supporting ancillary survey equipment. There is external access for issue of field equipment. There is also a workshop facility with pillar drill, lathe and milling machine for development and repair of equipment.

 Surveying Laboratory: This laboratory of networked PCs with specialised software

including ArcGIS, ERDAS remote sensing and Leica Photogrammetric Suite

software, Leica Geomatics Office for GPS processing, Move3 for network design and adjustment, LSS for land surveys and terrain modelling, Cyclone, Pointools and Faro Scene for processing laser scanning data. The laboratory also contains measurement pillars, a laser interferometer, analytical photogrammetric plotter, examples of aerial cameras and a large format (A0) plotter.

Assessment

Assessment is both formative to aid understanding and summative to grade

ability. Summative assessment is undertaken in various modes, including coursework, group and individual presentations, time-controlled assessments and exams. The balance between exams and coursework is approximately 30% exams, 10% presentations and 60%

coursework.

Students with disabilities and/or particular learning needs should discuss assessments with the Programme Leader to ensure they are able to fully engage with all assessment within the programme.

Work experience/placement opportunities

Students on the FdSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management require a compulsory element of work placement in order to fully satisfy the requirements of the ‘QAA Foundation Degree Benchmark May 2010’. The placement requires full-time student to attend a

relevant industrial placement in level 5 whilst still attending university for ideally one full day a week for their taught modules. Part-time students will undertake their ‘placements’ within their own work environment provided they are working in a relevant industrial context. There are specific and auditable processes in place to help full-time students seek, secure and undertake a successful placement. The length of the placement shall be in the region of 300-600 hours for full-time students and 600 hours for employed part-time students in a relevant Industry. A placement cannot be guaranteed as most are obtained through competitive selection with the sponsoring employer but the Programme team will do its utmost to support the student in securing a placement via CV sessions, interview training and placement finding workshops. If a student is unsuccessfully at securing a placement they can achieve the intermediate Award of UEL Higher Diploma and still progress onto level 6 of their respective BSc (Hons) programmes.

Project work

Project work is an important feature of this programme. Students will undertake a number of small projects within their course as part of their normal module studies.

In level 5 as part of the Advanced Technology, Planning & Production Module students have the option to take part in the week long residential ‘Constructionarium’ project, held at the National CITB Training Centre in Norfolk, which simulates a real working environment where learners work along side contractors and design engineers

Added value

The School hosts a regular programme of construction site visits open to all students on construction management programmes. Students will benefit from visiting some of the most prestigious construction projects being built today in London with the opportunity to network with many civil engineering and construction company professionals. Recent visits have included the Tate Modern Phase 2 Extension courtesy of Mace and the Canary Wharf Crossrail Station courtesy of Canary Wharf Contractors.

At the end of the programme the students will have a working familiarity with the practical use of standard industry software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Project. They will also have the opportunity to achieve the Industry standard for health & safety on site the Construction Safety Certification Scheme (CSCS) by registering & taking the national test. This is a particular requirement of the Group of Major Contractors (GMC).

The FdSc in Civil Engineering & Construction Management has been conceived to meet the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Building for Associate Membership (ACIOB) and is also designed to meet the requirements of the following professional institutions at foundation degree level:

 The Joint Board of Moderators and the Engineering Council UK for ICE Engineering Technician (Eng Tech)

Formal accreditation is currently being sought with the relevant professional bodies and will be announced in due course.

IS THIS THE PROGRAMME FOR ME? If you are interested in...

 Leaving a lasting legacy in the built environment

 Solving problems and working as a team

 Turning design solutions into reality

 Having a rewarding career with great prospects

If you enjoy...

 Being well organised and planning ahead

 Using logic and problem solving skills

 Working both indoors and outdoors

 Dealing with a wide range of people

 Being rewarded for your achievements

 Working where no two days are the same

If you want...

To develop the key skills to help you become a first class technical construction manager or engineer this programme covers it with detailed exploration of issues regarding quality, correct design & specification, timely delivery of objectives and cost efficiency in the production process and aftercare.

 Teaching by current practitioners and experienced academics

 Access to the heart London’s biggest construction development area

 All the construction resources you need at your fingertips

...then the FdSc in Civil Engineering & Construction Management at UEL is the programme for you.

Your future career

Qualified technician construction managers or civil engineers are in high demand, not only in the UK but in all major developing regions of the world. Once the programme is complete you could secure employment at home or abroad in the industry either in a design office or working on site. The work will be varied and no day will be the same. As a construction manager you may be responsible for making the logistics work, managing people, plant and materials; as a trainee engineer you may be designing the structural frame of a building or setting out its position ready to be built. You could be working in a variety of specialist sectors such as house-building, education, health, commercial & retail, waste management, manufacturing or infrastructure.

How we support you

The School of Architecture Computing & Engineering prides itself on its student support systems. Based on the practice of industry we operate an open door policy with students encouraged to consult with their tutors on a regular basis. Personal tutors will monitor progress and provide assistance and advice with academic and personal problems. The School facilities include dedicated computer laboratories and equipment which are free to use, as long as they are not required for a class. Technical support is readily available and supported by academics.

Extensive use is made of the UEL Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) on Moodle where not only are teaching materials stored but also a variety of interactive teaching & learning facilities are available such as message and discussion boards where students can post queries to the whole group and staff.

Bonus factors

Local construction and civil engineering companies visit our School seeking to recruit quality students for work within the industry. Many of our placement students have gone on to be employed on a full time basis after their placements, working on such prestigious jobs as, for example, the Shard, Kings Cross Station Western Passenger Hall and Crossrail Connaught Tunnel refurbishment.

As previously mentioned there is also a rolling programme of optional construction site visits to major current projects that complement the academic programme. The strong industrial links provided through our Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) have enabled good employer consultation to develop practical work-based placement modules and assessment methods.

Excellent transport links are available to the University via bus or Docklands Light Railway linking with Central London and the major rail & airport terminals.

Programme aims and learning outcomes

What is this programme designed to achieve?

The FdSc in Civil Engineering & Construction Management integrates academic and work based learning through close collaboration between employers and the programme

development team. The aim of the programme is to be highly valued in the job market and meet skills shortages within the anticipated growth area of construction and civil engineering, particularly in London and the South-East . It is distinctive in five specific areas:

 Employer involvement – where the programme has been designed, delivered and assessed with assistance from employers

 Accessibility - enabling students from varied backgrounds to engage with industry and also education and training in their chosen discipline.

 Articulation and progression – enabling students to progress onward to complete an honours degree and archive professional status

 Flexibility – to allow flexibility in the delivery of the learning outcomes and how the student integrates this with the working world (i.e. full time or part-time day release).

 Partnership – where the programme links up with employers, careers and professionals providing a holistic grounding in the skills that employers need.

The subject content aims to reflect current industrial practice, with core skills developed through work based learning placements, a programme of guest lecturers, field visits and work related assignments and assessment.

The specific objectives for students on the programme are:

 To train technician engineers/surveyors/construction managers to a level that will enable them to function effectively in industry

 To provide a knowledge and understanding of current theories and developments in civil engineering/surveying or construction management

 To enhance their understanding of the design and management processes relevant to civil engineering/surveying or construction management

 To encourage critical awareness and understanding of other professionals in the construction and civil engineering industries

 To contribute to the development of the technician into membership of his or her relevant professional body at Incorporated or Technician level and to play their part in as an important professional in society and the built environment

 To allow progression in career and educational development giving opportunities to study for an accredited civil engineering / surveying or construction management degree.

The design of the programmes allows for progression to level 6 of the existing accredited BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or the BSc (Hons) in Construction Management.

What will you learn? Knowledge

 recognise the nature of the relevant specific discipline and its relationships within the context of the subject

 describe and apply a range of relevant key concepts, theories and principles

 identify and recognise relevant issues and why they are important

 recognise and apply all relevant aspects of management and other specialisms within the context of regulatory requirements, the needs of society and ethical correctness

 select and apply ICT applications appropriate to the discipline

 identify project requirements and the processes for project development

Thinking skills

 present original ideas and reflections via a range of methods to convey appropriate standards of literacy and the use of numeric data

 identify and explain the nature of the various working interactions and relationships in a professional context.

 describe strategies and the requirements of environmental sustainability

 review organisational strategies and processes in a relevant industry

 investigate factors affecting potential developments

 explain the processes for the control of work within projects

Subject-Based Practical skills

 survey, map and test specified characteristics of the natural and built environment

 produce basic valuations of built assets

 appraise the financial and cost factors affecting construction projects

 select procurement and contract processes

 specify construction and installation operations

Skills for life and work (general skills)

 participate in teams in the context of effective professional practice.

 use methods for acquiring knowledge and apply appropriate research strategies and methods

 gather and summarise information, cite evidence and make judgements about merits, contrast points of view and develop ensuing discussion, making judgements of a routine nature

 understand interpersonal relationships and understand and apply leadership, teamwork and self-development

 demonstrate a basic understanding of the workings of business and other types of organisation

 summarise and use a range of appropriate means of communication, including information technology for a particular topic or audience

The programme Structure

Introduction

All programmes are credit-rated to help you to understand the amount and level of study that is needed.

One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you do e.g. lecture, seminar and private study).

Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels:

3 equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to prepare students for year one of an undergraduate degree programme

4 equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme 5 equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree

programme

6 equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme

7 equivalent in standard to a Masters degree

Credit rating

The overall credit-rating of this programme is 240 credits.

Typical duration

The expected duration of this programme is 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time.

It is possible to move from full-time to part-time study and vice-versa to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period. A student cannot normally continue study on a programme after 4 years of study in full time mode unless exceptional circumstances apply and extenuation has been granted. The limit for completion of a programme in part time mode is 8 years from first enrolment.

How the teaching year is divided

The teaching year begins in September and ends in June.

A typical student, in full-time attendance mode of study, will register for 120 credits in an academic year. A student in a part-time mode of study may register for up to 90 credits in any academic year.

A typical student, in full-time attendance mode of study, will register normally for 120 credits in an academic year or up to a maximum of 150 credits in certain circumstances. Attendance at University will be required for a minimum 3 days a week with one evening class. A student in a part-time mode of study may register for up to maximum 90 credits in any academic year and will be required to attend for one full day (or equivalent) per week.

Full time students who secure a work placement in level 5 will revert to a day-release mode of study with 4 days in Industry and one full day (or equivalent) at University. Note that a full time student who secures a ‘late’ work placement between November and February will achieve more than 120 credits due to studying a 15 credit module during the 1st teaching term.

Programme structure FdSc Civil Engineering & Construction Management

a) 2 year Full-time Programme Year 1 Level Module Code Module Title Distance learning Y/N Credits Status*

4 EG4110 Land and Construction Surveying N 30 Core

4 EG4111 Maths and IT in the Built Environment N 30 Core 4 EG4112 Introduction to the Built Environment N 30 Core

4 EG4113 Building Technology & Materials N 30 Option (CM route)

4 EG4114 Structural Mechanics & Materials N 30 Option (CE route)

Year

2

5 EG5126 Work Placement N 30 Core

5 EG5111 Advanced Technology, Planning &

Production N 30 Core

5 EG5115 Tendering, Estimating & Cost Control N 30 Core (CM route) 5 EG5112 Legal & Regulatory Framework N 15 Core (CM route)

5 EG5113 Contract Law in Construction N 15 Core (CM route)

5 EG5119 Structural Form and Element Design N 30 Core (CE route)

5 EG5118 Geotechnical Properties N 30 Core (CE route)

5 EG5114* Sustainable Building Technology N 15 Option (CM route)

5 EG5124* Building Services N 15 Option (CM

route)

5 EG5116* Maths for Engineers N 15 Option (CE route)

* If student is unsuccessful in achieving a sponsored work placement they will register for the 30 credits from ‘greyed out’ box in their chosen discipline. They can then exit with a UEL Higher Diploma or transfer to level 6 of the BSc (Hons) Construction Management or BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering programme L6.

b) 3 year Part-time Programme for Employed Students

The number in the parenthesis represents the term when the module is delivered. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Level Module Code Module Title Distance learning Y/N Credits Status*

4 EG4110 Land and Construction Surveying N 30 Core

4 EG4111 Maths and IT in the Built Environment N 30 Core

Level Module Code Module Title Distance learning Y/N Credits Status*

4 EG4112 Introduction to the Built Environment N 30 Core 4 EG4113 Building Technology & Materials N 30 Core

5 EG5128 Work Based Research Project N 30 Core

Level Module Code Module Title Distance learning Y/N Credits Status*

5 EG5111 Advanced Technology, Planning and

Production N 30 Core

5 EG5114 Tendering, Estimating & Cost Control N 30 Core (CM route) 5 EG5112 Legal and Regulatory Framework N 15 Core (CM

route)

5 EG5113 Contract Law in Construction N 15 Core (CM

route)

5 EG5118 Geotechnical Properties N 30 Core (CE

Requirements for gaining an award

In order to gain an Foundation Degree you will need to obtain a minimum 240 credits including:

 A minimum of 120 credits at level four or higher

 A minimum of 120 credits at level five or higher including the credits achieved for the core work placement related module.

In order to gain a Diploma of Higher Education you will need to obtain at least 240 credits including a minimum of 120 credits at level four or higher and 120 credits at level five or higher – note that no work placement related module is required for Diploma.

In order to gain a Certificate of Higher Education you will need to obtain 120 credits at level four or higher

Foundation degree classification

Where a student is eligible for a Foundation degree, the award classification is determined by calculating the arithmetic mean of all marks obtained for modules at level 1 or higher

contributing to the programme and applying the mark obtained as a percentage, with all decimals points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following classification

70% - 100% Distinction

55% - 69% Merit

40% - 54% Pass

0% - 39% Not passed

Teaching, learning and assessment

Teaching and learning

Knowledge is developed through

 Guided reading

 Attending lectures / guest presentations

 Knowledge-based activities with feedback

 Online discussions and activities

 preparation for examinations and timed controlled assignments

5 EG5119 Structural Form and Element Design N 30 Core (CE route)

Thinking skills are developed through

 Reflective activities with feedback

 Tutorial activities & discussions.

 Online discussions and activities

 Preparation of coursework assignments

 Discussions with Industry professional

Practical skills are developed through

 IT activities with feedback

 Research skills-based activities with feedback

 Seminar preparation and presentations

 Applying technical regulations to given scenarios

 Application to real life and simulated case studies

Skills for life and work (general skills) are developed through

 The demands of the study medium

 Planning activities with feedback

 Project and team work

 Using specialist ICT and software

Assessment

Assessment is undertaken in various modes, including coursework, group and individual presentations, and exams. The balance between exams and coursework for the FdSc. course is approximately 35% exams, 5% presentations and 60% coursework.

In general the assessment takes the form of: Knowledge is assessed by

 Coursework

 Reports

 Examinations

 Individual oral presentations

Thinking skills are assessed by

 Coursework

 Time controlled assessments

Practical skills are assessed by

 Practical reports

 Portfolio completion

 Timed controlled assessments

Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by

 Project work

 Group work

 Coursework

How we assure the quality of this programme

Before this programme started

Before this programme started, the following was checked:

 there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme;

 adequate resources would be in place;

 the overall aims and objectives were appropriate;

 the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;

 the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements;

 the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms

This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.

How we monitor the quality of this programme

The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:

 external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);

 statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate);

 student feedback.

Drawing on this and other information, programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student

participation. The process is monitored by the Quality and Standards Committee. Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at

student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.

The role of the programme committee

This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff). The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality. The programme committee plays a critical role in the quality assurance procedures.

The role of external examiners

The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External examiners have two primary responsibilities:

 To ensure the standard of the programme;

 To ensure that justice is done to individual students.

External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including:

 Approving exam papers/assignments;

 Attending assessment boards;

 Ensuring that regulations are followed;

 Providing feedback through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future.

The external examiner reports for this programme are located on the UEL virtual learning environment (Moodle) on the school notice board under the section entitled ‘External Examiner Reports & Responses’. You can also view a list of the external examiners for the UEL School by clicking on the link below.

http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/externalexaminersystem/currentexaminers/

Listening to the views of students

The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme:

List the methods that you use e.g.

 Module evaluations

 Programme evaluations

 Polls and surveys online

 Student representation on programme committees (meeting 2 times year)

 circulating the minutes of the programme committee

 Individual responses to students as required

 Postings on our online discussion forums

Listening to the views of others

 Annual student satisfaction questionnaire

 Mid-session and end of session module evaluation questionnaires

 Industrial Advisory Board

 Industrial placement sponsors

 Construction site visit hosts

 Networking at CPD events and academic conferences

Where you can find further information

Further information about this programme is available from:

 The UEL web site (http://www.uel.ac.uk)

 The ACE Student Notice Board on Moodle for the following details at

https://moodle.uel.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=5366

 programme handbook

 Module study guides

 UEL Manual of General Regulations (http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/policies/manual/)