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1 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION Bachelor of Science with Honours (SW) in Building Services Engineering Project Management Awarding institution Teaching institution UCAS Code JACS Code Programme Duration Language of Programme Subject benchmark statement Programme accredited by Description of accreditation Validated target and alternative exit awards Liverpool John Moores University LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY KN2F K200 Full-Time: 3 Years All LJMU programmes are delivered and assessed in English Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Academic requirement for Licentiate and Eng. Tech. Bachelor of Science with Honours in Building Services Engineering Project Management Bachelor of Science with Honours (SW) in Building Services Engineering Project Management Bachelor of Science in Building Services Engineering Project Management Bachelor of Science (SW) in Building Services Engineering Project Management Diploma of Higher Education in Building Services Engineering Project Management Certificate of Higher Education in Building Services Engineering Project Management Programme Leader Derek King Educational aims of the programme The overall aim of the programme is to develop knowledge, understanding and intellectual and practical skills appropriate to a variety of commercial and project management roles within the building engineering services sector. As the programme will address mainly commercial practices it is suited to those engaged in or wishing become employed in the building services engineering industry in a project management capacity. It is also well suited to people in other sectors of the built environment who are required to interface with the building services engineering sector e.g. facilities management, etc. The intention is to provide a stimulating and challenging programme of study that affords students the essential engineering and technological skills and knowledge needed to operate in the building services industry, whilst accurately reflecting the commercial activities in the industry to prepare students for effective, productive and responsible employment in the sector. The programme will offer the appropriate type and level of support as students build their knowledge, understanding and skills to become independent learners for the future and will offer opportunities for students to exercise some choice as to what they study in relation to their own or their companies' career aspirations. The specific aims of the programme are to provide: 1. A programme of study in Building Services Engineering which facilitates acquisition of the essential skills and knowledge of the subject supported by industry. 2. The appropriate learning experiences to enable students to develop their skills and attitudes as independent researchers and innovative problem solvers to the fullest potential in the Building Services Engineering Sector. 3. An awareness of existing and future issues in the construction and property industry and how they are likely to impinge on the role and function of the Building Services Engineer. 4. Further development of the student's interpersonal and communication skills, with special reference to developments in Technology, Project Management and Communication Science. 5. Development of the student's professional attitude commensurate with that of the practising Building Services

2 Project Management professional and to permit them to specialise in selected areas of Building Services Engineering. 6. A raised awareness of the responsibilities of the Building Services professional in relation to environmental issues within the construction and property industry. 7. Encourage students to fully engage with the World of Work programme, including World of Work Skills Certificate and, as a first step towards this, to complete Bronze (Self Awareness) Statement. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Certificate of Higher Education after completion of Level 4, a student will be expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of Built Environment and Engineering related subjects and have learned how to take different approaches to solving problems. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Diploma of Higher Education after completion of Level 5, a student will be expected to demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of Built Environment and Engineering related subjects and will have learned how to apply these principles widely within the context of Built Environment. Target award Learning Outcomes - Bachelor of Science with Honours (SW) A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes. Knowledge and understanding A1. Mathematics and Applied Science that is relevant to the various disciplines within the Building Services Engineering industry. A2. The fundamental concepts, principles and theories of Building Services Engineering relevant to the student's area of specialisation A3. Legal, economic, design, environmental business and management techniques that are relevant to Building Services Engineers and other professionals working within the construction and building services industries A4. Detailed knowledge and critical understanding of the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relevant to the student's area of specialisation A5. An understanding of the limits of their knowledge of their own specialist areas together with other associated building services fields and how this influences analysis and interpretations based on that knowledge. A6. Managerial context related to Building Services Engineering projects and the Construction Sector. A7. Technical solutions to complex design problems. A8. Economic and legal frameworks with regard to Building Services (financial and production related). Core principles knowledge and understanding will be acquired through conventional approaches to module delivery. This will include formal lectures, coursework tasks and guided independent study. Knowledge and understanding of the legal, economic, design, environment, business and management techniques may also be developed via the students experience in their working environment or sandwich placement. Additionally, a variety of learning strategies will be employed which will require students to take an active role in their learning. This will include work based projects, team work projects, and formal student presentations to panels of experts. Details concerning assessment arrangements and the testing of specific learning outcomes are included in the module pro-formas. Modules are examined by a variety of methods including formal unseen examination, group and individual project based coursework, controlled assignments, classroom tests, group and individual presentations and interview by expert panel. There is a strong emphasis on the use of simulated building

3 services projects on real buildings, which the students will carry out both in groups and individually. In all modules, students will be given written and verbal feedback on their work. Skills and other attributes Intellectual Skills B1. The ability to identify and solve complex problems B2. The ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems and make improvements. B3. The ability to apply solutions to real building services engineering industrial needs B4. The ability to critically analyse and evaluate concepts and theories B5. The ability to critically analyse and integrate information and data from a variety of sources. Practical case studies will be used in order to develop relevant skills and the confidence to use them. These will be carried out in small groups in a project team environment. Analysis and problem-solving skills are developed through case studies and a variety of simulated building services projects based on real buildings. The ability to analyse and evaluate concepts and theories will be developed in the dissertation module. Unseen examinations, assignments, preparation of reports, design tasks, oral presentations, workshops, peer review, computer-based exercises, group project reports, substantial empirically based research dissertation. Professional practical skills C1. Use standard as well as specialist building services engineering, commercial or construction computational tools and packages effectively. C2. Analyse surveys, reports, data, information and experimental results accurately. C3. Prepare technical reports/drawings appropriate for a range of technical and non-technical purposes. C4. Make technical presentations to specialist and non-specialist audiences. C5. Use construction and building services engineering literature effectively C6. The ability to work as an effective member of a team. C7. Use of apropriate mathematical methods for analysing building services problems C8. Use of best practice procurement and managerial techniques that can be used in industry C9. Take a leading role in commerce and industry in a range of situations C10. Development of the client's brief with regard to performance criteria and selection of appropriate building services solutions C11. Use of information and communication technology to generate and manage project information C12. Use of efficient communication of data and information between the various participants in the design and construction process in a form which is relevant to its ultimate user C13. Application of economic and environmental principles to building services design Lectures, tutorials, problem solving sessions, seminars, workshops, laboratory and computer sessions, off-site learning activities, participation in group projects and individual investigational/research project. Also students will be encouraged to evidence skills gained and practised in their own workplace or in their sandwich placement. Unseen examination, assignments, preparation of reports, design tasks, oral presentations, workshops, peer review and computer-based exercises. Transferable / key skills

4 D1. Ability to improve their own learning. D2. Develop communication skills. D3. Ability to work with others. D4. Ability to use information technology effectively. D5. Ability to manage resources and time effectively. D6. Ability to transfer techniques and solutions from one field of Building Services Engineering to another D7. Manipulation and sorting of data D8. Presentation of data in a variety of ways D9. Use of scientific evidence based methods in the solution of problems D10. Use of creativity and innovation in problem solving D11. Working with limited or contradictory information D12. Teamwork and leadership The acquisition of practical and transferable skills will be encouraged and developed within the individual modules in general and the use of assessment based on simulated building services projects in real buildings in particular. The main vehicle for the skills development will be through the projects which involves verbal and visual presentations to a panel of experts. Certain skills will be assessed within discrete modules via coursework assignments linked to a variety of case study material. In the group and individual project modules, students will be informally tested at various review points throughout the project, and formally by interview with a professional panel of experts drawn from industry. Tracking of transferable skills will be achieved via e-portfolio. Programme structure - programme rules and modules Programme rules The programme is offered on a full-time, full-time sandwich and part-time basis. Entry to the programme is normally at level 4 for suitably qualified candidates, but can be at level 6 for students who have successfully completed the FDSc in Building Services Engineering (commercial route) at a JMU partner college or any other suitable FD in Building Services or a relevant subject area. For students on a sandwich mode the industrial training year takes place at the end of level 5. Employment on industrial placement must be for a minimum of 40 weeks with an approved company. Each student is allocated an industrial training tutor, who will visit and monitor progress. Progression to level 6, for sandwich students, is dependent on submission of an acceptable industrial training report. Students must normally pass all modules at a level before progression is permitted. All modules are core. Credit must be attained from all the core modules detailed to achieve the BSc (Hons) Building Services Engineering Project Management. For students who do not attain sufficient credit for the target award of BSc (Hons) Building Services Engineering Project Management fall-back awards can be made in accordance with AF regulations. Level 6 Potential Awards on completion Bachelor of Science with Honours (SW) Core Option Award Requirements 6106BEUG BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (24 credits) 6107BEUG ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROJECT (24 credits) 6109BEUG CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT (24 credits) 6124BEUG SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING (24 credits) 120 core credits at level 6 0 option credits at level 6

5 6129BEUG Services Engineering Professional Project (24 credits) Level 5 Potential Awards on completion Core Option Award Requirements 5103BEUG BUILDING SERVICES INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT (24 credits) 5105BEUG CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS & PROCUREMENT (24 credits) 5107BEUG CONSTRUCTION SITE MANAGEMENT (24 credits) 5114BEUG ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND SERVICES SYSTEMS (24 credits) 5118BEUG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND SERVICES SYSTEMS (24 credits) Level 4 Potential Awards on completion 120 core credits at level 5 0 option credits at level 5 Core Option Award Requirements 4100BEUG BUILDING SERVICES DESIGN PROJECT (24 credits) 4109BEUG ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (24 credits) 4110BEUG ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES (24 credits) 4117BEUG REAL ESTATE CONTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (24 credits) 4118BEUG SCIENCE AND MATERIALS (24 credits) 120 core credits at level 4 0 option credits at level 4 Information about assessment regulations All programmes leading to LJMU awards operate within the University's Academic Framework. Opportunities for work-related learning ( location and nature of activities) The project modules are all based on real life buildings and employed students are encouraged to use their work experiences within all modules. The full-time course is offered in Sandwich mode so that after two years of study, students would work in Building Services design and/or consultancy for a one year placement. This would afford students the opportunity to contextualise their theoretical learning in a real life working environment. Criteria for admission A/AS Level 240 UCAS points. BTEC National Diploma HNC/HND (Non-cognate) Level 4 Entry: Pass HNC/HND (Cognate)Level 4 Entry: Pass HNC/HND (Cognate)Level 5 Entry: Pass with Merits in 72 credits Irish Leaving Certificate Level 4: 240 UCAS points; minimum 3 subjects at Higher level

6 Scottish Higher Level 4 : 240 UCAS points; minimum 2 subjects at Advanced Higher level International Baccalaureate Level 4 : 24 IB points Other Foundation Degree (Cognate) Level 4 : 240 credits, less than 50% mean Level 5 : 240 credits, mean 50%+ Level 6 : direct entry to level 6 will be arranged for candidates who hold a Foundation Degree in Building Services Engineering (commercial route) from a JMU partner college. Level 6 direct entry will be considered for candidates who hold a Foundation Degree in Building Services Engineering or other related subject discipline from other institutions. Overseas qualifications Overseas student applicants must have the equivalent qualifications as UK students. In addition they must have achieved an IELTS score of at least 6. External Quality Benchmarks All programmes leading to LJMU awards have been designed and approved in accordance with the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, including the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in the UK (FHEQ) and subject benchmark statements where applicable. The University is subject to periodic review of its quality and standards by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Published review reports are available on the QAA website at Programmes which are professionally accredited are reviewed by professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRBs) and such programmes must meet the competencies/standards of those PSRBs. Support for students and their learning The University aims to provide students with access to appropriate and timely information, support and guidance to ensure that they are able to benefit fully from their time at LJMU. All students are assigned a Personal Tutor to provide academic support and when necessary signpost students to the appropriate University support services. Students are able to access a range of professional services including: Advice on practical aspects of study and how to use these opportunities to support and enhance their personal and academic development. This includes support for placements and careers guidance from the World of Work Careers Service. Student Advice and Wellbeing Services provide students with advice, support and information, particularly in the areas of: student funding and financial matters, disability, advice and support to international students, study support, accommodation, health, wellbeing and counselling. Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning Student Feedback and Evaluation The University use the results of student feedback from internal and external student surveys (such as the National Student Survey), module evaluation questionnaires and meetings with student representatives to improve the quality of programmes. Staff development The quality of teaching is assured through staff review and staff development in learning, teaching and assessment. Internal Review All programmes are reviewed annually and periodically, informed by a range of data and feedback, to ensure quality and standards of programmes and to make improvements to programmes. External Examining External examiners are appointed to programmes to assess whether:

7 the University is maintaining the threshold academic standards set for awards in accordance with the FHEQ and applicable subject benchmark statements the assessment process measures student achievement rigorously and fairly against the intended outcomes of the programme(s) and is conducted in line with University policies and regulations the academic standards are comparable with those in other UK higher education institutions of which external examiners have experience the achievement of students are comparable with those in other UK higher education institutions of which the external examiners have experience and to provide informative comment and recommendations on: good practice and innovation relating to learning, teaching and assessment observed by external examiners opportunities to enhance the quality of the learning opportunities provided to students Please note: This 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. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content, teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in module and programme guides.