Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeships

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1 Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeships Programme Outline Overview The Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeships have been developed by a trailblazer group of employers in liaison with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as well as higher education providers. The apprenticeships include a combination of workbased learning modules and specialist education which leads to a BSc (Honours) and full professional membership to CIOB or RICS as appropriate. Key drivers In October 2015 the RICS UK Construction Survey showed that the country s skills shortage has reached its highest levels since the survey was launched 18 years ago 6 per cent, highlighting a shortage of quantity surveyors. The introduction of the apprenticeship levy in April 2017 for all large organisations is also a key driver. Benefits for employers The Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying Degree Apprenticeships at Sheffield Hallam University foster the skills, creativity and loyalty employers need for employees to commit themselves to an organisation and drive it onto the next level. At university students learn principles, techniques and practical skills that are then further developed in the workplace. Putting theory into practice develops confidence and professional competence. Attract and retain the best young talent, supporting the youth employment agenda. Generate a return on investment through accelerated development and increased commitment. Enhance your learning and development strategy by establishing a clear progression route for aspiring and established construction managers and quantity surveyors. A useful way of ensuring that sponsored employees gain the necessary knowledge and skills to become fully qualified and professionally accredited. How we can help you Sheffield Hallam University's Department of Natural and Built Environment has a strong history of collaboration with employers to deliver workfocussed education and training and is now ready to help you capitalise on degree apprenticeships. A degree apprenticeship will be a fully integrated combination of a part-time degree course, work experience and the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) which is specifically developed by employers to allow an apprentice to achieve professional membership. Awards The BSc (Honours) Construction Project Management and BSc (Honours) Quantity Surveying are innovative work-based learning solutions that are designed to meet the needs of the employer and the learner, putting them at the heart of the programme. Typically it consists of building blocks of learning comprising of the essential components of professional practice required to be successful in a complex and dynamic modern workplace.

2 Alongside core topic areas, the programme allows for completion of major in-company s designed to deliver return on investment for the employing organisation. Module content for the BSc (Honours) Construction Project Management and BSc (Honours) Quantity Surveying is shown below. BSc (Honours) Construction Project Management Modules Description 1 2 Introduction to the built Understanding building Materials science Land surveying Law and economics in the built Development An introduction to the roles of the different disciplines within construction and surveying; the professional bodies and academic practises. An introduction to construction, primarily focussing on domestic and small scale developments. This requires the student to be able to identify, describe and converse with the terminology of building. Lab-based work where common construction materials are tested and the results recorded and analysed; introduces aspects of quality to construction. The opportunity to assess land and sites through fundamental understanding of levels; includes a detailed on a case study site. The principles behind the economy and the laws governing our industry. A based on an existing case study building and a proposed development. Students are required to assimilate knowledge from other modules to develop a design proposal. Modules Description 3 Project Procurement, tendering and contract Analysing construction Health and safety at work Collaborative Project planning A holistic approach to the industry. Students are required to research a topic integral to construction and teaching other students this topic. Live and unused sites are used for additional learning. Understanding and analysing how construction firms win work (tendering), the processes a developer will go through to secure a contractor (procurement) and the of the contractual relationship between those parties. A more in depth view of the and techniques of building. Includes a research of the student's choice. Essential material regarding health and safety; the legislation and implications of health and safety in modern practise. Preparation for placement/employment occurs within this module. A multi-disciplinary approach to construction to encourage the development of team working skills, leadership/ and the ethos of building information modelling (BIM): collaboration. The module focusses on a case study development. The techniques associated with the scheduling of s and how to generate a programme using simple software such as Microsoft Project; representing this as a Gantt chart.

3 Modules Description 5 Resource evaluation Strategic facilities Construction professional studies Advanced construction planning Students evaluate (audit) a after the event. Teaching involves theory, information, sustainable construction and audit. Students will devise their own tool for the assessment of a 's sustainability and present a report on the 's effectiveness with suggestions for improvement. Students study the implications of construction on a building's use and. Requires analysis of various business methodologies, such as outsourcing versus inhouse. Analysing contemporary issues and the effect they have (will have; had have) upon the construction industry; this module also prepares for graduate employment (where relevant); revisits the professional bodies and their requirements for CPD. 1 Leading on from ' planning' this module addresses the current software used by construction firms when programming in a shared information. There are obvious links to BIM and the opportunity to analyse different software packages. 1 Continuing Professional Development the requirement to update your skills and knowledge base to keep up with changes in the construction Modules Description Dissertation Students are able to devise a research question and investigate; the dissertation is a testing module which is assessed through written submissions and verbal interrogation reflecting higher levels of research / study. BSc (Honours) Quantity Surveying Modules Description 1 2 Introduction to the built Understanding building Materials science Introduction to measurement Law and economics in the built An introduction to the roles of the different disciplines within quantity surveying; the professional bodies and academic practises. An introduction to construction, primarily focussing on domestic and small scale developments. This requires the student to be able to identify, describe and converse with the terminology of building. Lab-based work where common construction materials are tested and the results recorded and analysed; introduces aspects of quality to construction. An introduction to the purpose and practice of measurement to create the foundations for more detailed building and civil engineering measurement over the rest of the course. The principles behind the economy and the laws governing our industry.

4 Modules Description 2 3 Development Contractual procedures Measurement of building works Analysing construction Health and safety at work Collaborative Cost A based on an existing case study building and a proposed development. Students are required to assimilate knowledge from other modules to develop a design proposal. Analysing and evaluating various procurement strategies and tendering procedures available and reviewing standard forms of contract An in depth understanding of measuring building works across a broad cross section of construction elements in line with new rules of measurement (NRM2). A more in depth view of the and techniques of building. Includes a research of the student's choice Essential material regarding health and safety; the legislation and implications of health and safety in modern practise. Preparation for placement/employment occurs within this module. A multi-disciplinary approach to construction to encourage the development of team working skills, leadership/ and the ethos of building information modelling (BIM): collaboration. The module focusses on a case study development. Essential knowledge to apply construction costing techniques within the design and construction stages of a, including estimating, cost Modules Description planning, cost modelling and costing risk. To critically analyse and Quantity evaluate complex surveying contractual /contract legal practice administration and dispute and contract resolution issues and problems and propose effective solutions. 5 Strategic facilities Quantity surveying professional studies Advanced measurement Dissertation Students study the implications of construction on a building's use and. Requires analysis of various business methodologies, such as outsourcing versus inhouse. A chance to reflect upon key thematic issues encountered within your profession by drawing on both your own experiences and those of your peers. Additionally time will be spent on building advanced costing skills. Consideration of measurement using new rules of measurement (NRM2) and civil engineering standard methods of measurement (CESMM), as well as software packages to carry out detailed measurement. Students are able to devise a research question and investigate; the dissertation is a testing module which is assessed through written submissions and verbal interrogation reflecting higher levels of research/study.

5 Duration The course is delivered over a 5-year duration. Delivery method It is proposed that students attend on day-release to be taught alongside part-time and full-time students, however there will be additional workshops run by Sheffield Hallam University for students and employers to assist with preparation for professional qualifications. With sufficient demand from one or a small group of employers, we could offer a bespoke delivery model enabling apprentices to attend from further afield. Course description These apprenticeships prepare students for professional careers in the construction industry by providing the technical knowledge, initiative, and interpersonal skills the industry demands. The courses are intended to take advantage of students' employment; to develop their potential and utilise their existing knowledge. Working experiences will feed into a number of modules and the theoretical stance taught academically should be applicable to most students' working. It is expected that a student will be able to take the knowledge gained at Sheffield Hallam University and make use of it in the workplace. Our courses are a mixture of lectures, class-based seminars, practical work, site visits and field trips. Students are expected to engage with the subject matter and question staff and each other. Full-time, part-time and apprenticeship students will be mixed in different activities and support each other throughout. There is an average of three hours additional study per hour of attendance, which means that to achieve their potential, students need to spend sufficient time completing coursework and preparing for exams. Our teaching staff have extensive industry experience from across the range of professional disciplines associated with the construction industry. We invite visiting lecturers and employers from consultancy companies and large contractors to reinforce the practical nature of the course. Assessment for the degree The Sheffield Hallam University degree award will incorporate a mix of innovative and traditional assessment types to monitor and reward progress. Assessment for learning will ensure that learners are able to integrate academic learning and on-the-job training. Professional recognition Both awards are accredited by CIOB and RICS. In addition, the apprenticeship standard provides a distinctive pathway to full professional membership to CIOB for the construction apprentices and to RICS for the quantity surveying apprentices. End-point assessment Ultimately the end-point assessment will check that the employee is ready to join the profession with full occupational competence. The University award will help the learner prepare for the assessment which will be in accordance with the final assessment plan for the trailblazer standard and, like the APC final end-point assessment, will be carried out by an independent third party. Options for larger employers Where an organisation has a significant number of learners, 15 or more, Sheffield Hallam University can work with you to co-create tailored content to meet individual business needs. Entry requirements For new recruits, the entry requirements are GCSE Mathematics and English language at grade C or above, plus one of the following: 280 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels or BTEC National qualifications. AS levels may count towards these points but key skills qualifications do not BTEC National Certificate grade DMM relevant higher apprenticeship other equivalent qualifications, e.g. access, foundation course Advanced Entry for direct entry to year three you must have either: a minimum of all merits on all H2 level units in a relevant construction-related HND/HNC, not including key or common skills. Compensation

6 for a pass in one H2 unit with a distinction, and another H2 unit is permitted an all merits average in a relevant constructionrelated HND/HNC, not including key or common skills Contact For more information please contact Daniela Hawryliuk on or d.a.hawryliuk@shu.ac.uk. We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully. The apprenticeship provides access to development opportunities for applicants who may already have practical experience but wish to improve their theoretical understanding, want to develop their skills further and obtain an academic qualification and professional recognition. Fees Full-time study is typically priced at 9,000 (indicative) per year, per learner. This will be spread over 5 years pro-rata to modules in each year. However, government funding is currently available to cover up to two-thirds of training costs (funding rules apply). In addition there are three available employer incentive payments: for year old learners for employers with fewer than 50 employees for programme completions The exact fee arrangement is subject to the final approval of the degree standard by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. Testimonials "Staff at the University have worked collaboratively with us from the outset, ensuring the programme meets our business requirements and the needs of the industry as a whole. "What seemed like a challenging at the start has turned out to be a straightforward and seamless journey due to the professionalism and expertise of University staff." Suzie Flynn, graduate and future talent development manager, Barratt Developments