Construction Management

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1 Construction Management Final award Intermediate awards available UCAS code Details of professional body accreditation Relevant QAA Benchmark statements (March 2008) Date specification last up-dated October 2015 BSc (Hons) BSc, Cert HE, Dip HE K221 Seeking accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Building Construction, Property and Surveying Alternative location for studying this program Which Taught by UEL Taught by local Method of Location elements? staff staff Delivery N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A The summary - UCAS programme profile BANNER BOX: A vocationally focused construction management honours degree which provides a strong grounding in current concepts, techniques and practices that constitute good construction management. We have a regular construction site visits programme and good links with employers, including a strong Industrial Advisory Board chaired by an external industrialist. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry requirements on to the BSc (Hons) Construction Management will normally be achievement of 240 UCAS points and the entry point is in September of each academic year. Applicants who possess a relevant Higher National Certificate Diploma or a Foundation Degree in Construction can also be bridged on to the second or final full time year or its part time equivalent, depending on the credit value of their HNC/D or FdSc. in Construction Management or related programme. Mature students may also be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.

2 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. The University s English Language requirements as detailed on the website at time of application must be met see 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 ABOUT THE PROGRAMME What is Construction Management? The professional Construction Manager is responsible for the management of the construction process for all types of structures, buildings and facilities. They undertake cost plans and estimates as they tender for work then once awarded they carry out site planning, monitoring and progressing work. They may review the design and adapt or amend details to suit particular supply chain or production needs, together with exercising effective control of the project and undertaking problem solving and decision-making activities. There are links to design and project management, with close collaboration between both the architect and engineer throughout the construction process; sometimes improving or compensating for any poor design and increasing the cost effectiveness of the construction processes for the client and other stakeholders. The construction manager concentrates on the site construction processes based around the need to build within budget and within the agreed time frame, whilst retaining high-quality work and taking account health and safety requirements for all workers and the general public. Construction Management at UEL The course has a common core with our civil engineering and surveying courses, which will provide you with a good grounding in built environment development and construction. 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;

3 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 parttime 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 by all construction managers and apply these to the practical work environment. Programme structure Level 4 core modules set the scene both in skill development and understanding of the Industry. Level 5 is also core with development of knowledge and understanding, with application to construction planning, contract law, financial processes and sustainable construction methods. Level 6 opens up the professional avenues of strategic and ethical management and modern management techniques. Level 6 also enables you to specialise in a variety of chosen areas with options in quantity surveying, built heritage maintenance & development, value management and buildability, environmental management and value added techniques, including Building Information Management (BIM). 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..

4 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. IEEE xplore provides access to a very wide range of Electrical and Electronic Journal publications. 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

5 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 We encourage students to consider seeking some form of industrial experience during their academic programme either through work experience during the summer vacations or through the optional sandwich placement between level 5 and 6. Those students who opt for a year out placement will be enrolled on a 120 credit Industrial Sandwich Placement module EG5100 which will appear in the final transcript as evidence of the sandwich placement year. An employment liaison officer oversees the administration of the year out placements and assist in helping students secure a placement. We are fortunate in the support of our Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) partners in enabling this important optional element to happen, although this is a competitive process and a placement cannot be guaranteed. Project work Project work is an important feature of this programme. Students will undertake a number of small projects within level 5 as part of their normal module studies. As part of the Advanced Technology, Planning & Production module in Level 5, 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 In level 6 there is a major individual research dissertation to be undertaken. Each student shall manage an individual piece of analytical, reflective academic research in the production of a construction related dissertation of their own choice. Recent areas of research have included: An Investigation into the conservation practice of heritage building in Malaysia The barriers and opportunities for BIM in Construction SME s An appraisal of private payment schemes in supply chain management Added value The School hosts a regular programme of construction site visits open to all students on construction management courses. 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.

6 At the end of the course 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 BSc (Hons) in Construction Management is designed to meet the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Building for Incorporate Membership (ICIOB). Formal accreditation is currently being sought. 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 key skills to help you become a first class construction manager this programme covers it with detailed exploration of issues regarding quality, timely delivery of objectives and cost efficiency in the production process. If you want: 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 BSc (Hons) in Construction Management at UEL is the programme for you. Your future career Qualified construction managers are in high demand, not only in the UK but in all major developing regions of the world. You could be working on building and infrastructure works across the globe. Once the programme is complete you can secure employment at home or abroad in construction as a construction planner, estimator or buyer, within the commercial department of a major contractor or as an assistant site manager. You could further your career in a variety of specialist sectors such as house-building, education, health, commercial

7 & retail, waste management, manufacturing or infrastructure and with suitable experience you can then progress to full membership of the CIOB. 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 regularly seeking to recruit quality students for work within the industry. 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) encourage the employment and career paths of our young construction managers. The programme structure has been developed with employer consultation using practical work-based structured 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. Outcomes Programme aims and learning outcomes What is this programme designed to achieve? On this course, you will gain a thorough grounding in the construction environment, its processes and the nature of the industry. You will also gain knowledge of project planning, project finance, and the regulatory framework in contract law and health & safety. You will also get an understanding of the influence of sustainable design and the need for efficient delivery of a project in terms of time, cost, and quality. This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to study and explore construction management with respect to production and assembly of buildings and other infrastructure with specific emphasis on the following aims:

8 To understand economic theory, including resource allocation models; valuation methods; financial management; planning; construction industry economics; and business management To appreciate the linkages between design and construction including the work involved in both civil engineering and building services, particularly with regard to sustainable performance, use of energy and the recycling of buildings/fixed assets, To undertake measurement and evaluation: both quantitatively and qualitatively of land and built assets within the procurement process. To recognise and apply construction legislation: which will include building control; statutory planning; health and safety; project procurement; contract law and dispute resolution; employment legislation; environmental legislation and equal opportunities. To undertake the management of projects from conception to realisation and their operational use; including human and financial resources; and organisational processes. What will you learn? Knowledge Understand the appropriate stakeholders involved in construction, property and surveying, and their relevant power and interest Understand the context in which construction management operates, including the legal; business; social; economic; health and safety; cultural; technological; physical; environmental; and global influences. Have an appreciation of the linkages and interdisciplinary relationships between professionals working and operating in the built and natural environments. Describe the key concepts, theories and principles used in construction management. These will include measurement; physical and financial appraisal of buildings; legal principles; applied economics; design factors affecting construction and buildability; the performance of buildings; resource management; document & data handing, and the application of business management theories. Thinking skills Explore the contemporary issues facing the profession and driving change within it, for example, the sustainability/environmental agenda and the shift from transactional to consultancy-based businesses Appreciate the professional ethics, their impact on the operation of the professions and their influence on the society; conflict avoidance/dispute resolution; communities and the stakeholders with whom they have contact. Apply the regulatory systems within which construction and surveying operate, such as the planning, building control and environmental management systems and their implications for development. Evaluate and plan construction activities and undertake the process used to manage and control them. Subject-Based Practical skills

9 Use appropriate generic and bespoke software that supports construction, property and surveying functions such as data handling Building Information Management (BIM) systems, project planning software and estimating software that enable collaborative working. Undertake estimating, billing and taking off for routine and complex projects Demonstrate the ability to question standard practice, and to apply professional judgement in making recommendations and solving problems for future best practice, including the ability to demonstrate understanding of the significance of professional ethics and accountability. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others within the context of a multidisciplinary team; respecting inputs from fellow professionals, client(s), and other stakeholders and reflecting on one's own performance and role within the team. Skills for life and work (general skills) Demonstrate the capacity for critical evaluation of arguments with evidence and the application of it to building, construction management and real estate contexts. Demonstrate the ability to locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources, including drawn information. Demonstrate the ability to present quantitative and qualitative information, together with analysis, argument and commentary, in a form appropriate to the intended audience, including appropriate acknowledgement and referencing of sources. Demonstrate the ability to produce professional reports in accordance with published conventions and/or client expectations, including executive summaries. Demonstrate wider research skills to aid in the development of a cumulative element of original work. 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 including attending lecture, seminar and undertaking private study). Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels: Level 3 prepare equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to students for year one of an undergraduate degree programme Level 4 equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme

10 equivalent in standard to the second year of a full- undergraduate degree programme Level 5 time Level 6 equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme Level 7 equivalent in standard to a Masters degree Credit rating he overall credit-rating of this programme is 360 credits. Typical duration The expected duration of this programme is 3 years full-time, 4 year sandwich or 5 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. What you will study when A student registered in a full-time attendance mode will take 120 credits per year. Typically this will be comprised of four 30 credit modules. The exact number may differ if the programme is comprised of 15, 45 or 60 credits modules. An honours degree student will complete modules totalling 120 credits at level four, modules totalling 120 credits at level five and modules totalling 120 credits at level six. Programme Structure Bsc (Hons) Construction Management a) 3 Year Full-time Programme Module Level Code Module Title Distance learning Credits Status* Y/N 4 EG4110 Land and Construction Surveying N 30 Core

11 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 Core 5 Advanced Technology, Planning and EG5111 Production N 30 Core 5 EG5112 Legal and Regulatory Framework N 15 Core 5 EG5113 Contract Law in Construction N 15 Core 5 EG5114 Sustainable Building Technology N 15 Core 5 EG5124 Building Services N 15 Core 5 EG5115 Tendering, Estimating & Cost Control N 30 Core P EG5100 Industrial Sandwich Placement N 120 Option 6 EG6110 Dissertation N 30 Core 6 EG6111 Project Management Studies N 30 Core 6 EG6112 Professional & Corporate Studies N 15 Core 6 EG6113 Value Management Techniques N 15 Option 6 EG6115 Environmental Management N 15 Option 6 EG6116 Quantity Surveying Practice & Procurement N 15 Option 6 EG6117 Built Asset Management & Development N 15 Option 6 EG6119 Building Engineering N 15 Option The optional level P Placement module (EG5100) is required to obtain a sandwich degree, in addition to the other requirements, but does not count towards the degree classification. b) 5 Year Part-time Programme Year 1 Module Distance learning Credits Status* Level Module Title Code Y/N 4 EG4110 Land and Construction Surveying N 30 Core 4 EG4111 Maths and IT in the Built Environment N 30 Core Year 2 Module Distance learning Credits Level Module Title Status* Code Y/N 4 EG4112 Introduction to the Built Environment N 30 Core 4 EG4113 Building Technology & Materials N 30 Core Year 3

12 Module Level Code Module Title Distance learning Y/N Credits Status* 5 Advanced Technology, Planning and EG5111 Production N 30 Core 5 EG5112 Legal and Regulatory Framework N 15 Core 5 EG5113 Contract Law in Construction N 15 Core 5 EG5115 Tendering, Estimating & Cost Control N 30 Core Year 4 Module Distance learning Credits Level Module Title Status* Code Y/N 5 EG5114 Sustainable Building Technology N 15 Core 5 EG5124 Building Services N 15 Core 6 EG6111 Project Management Studies N 30 Core 6 EG6112 Professional & Corporate Studies N 15 Core 6 EG6113 Value Management Techniques N 15 Option 6 EG6115 Environmental Management N 15 Option 6 EG6116 Quality Surveying Practice & Procurement N 15 Option Year 5 Module Distance learning Credits Status* Level Module Title Code Y/N 6 EG6110 Dissertation N 30 Core 6 EG6113 Value Management Techniques N 15 Option 6 EG6115 Environmental Management N 15 Option 6 EG6116 Quantity Surveying Practice & Surveying N 15 Option 6 EG6117 Built Asset Management & Development N 15 Option 6 EG6119 Building Engineering N 15 Option Top-up Programmes

13 For students who have studied the FdSc or UEL Higher Diploma or equivalent and wish to obtain a BSc Honours in Construction Management are required to undertake the programme as set out in the tables below depending on their mode of study. 2 year Part-time Top-up Programme Year 1 Module Level Code Module Title Distance learning Credits Status* Y/N 6 EG6111 Project Management Skills N 30 Core 6 EG6112 Professional & Corporate Studies N 15 Core 6 EG6113 Value Management Techniques N 15 Option 6 EG6115 Environmental Management N 15 Option Quantity Surveying Practice & 6 EG6116 Procurement N 15 Option Year 2 Module Level Code Module Title Distance learning Credits Status* Y/N 6 EG6110 Dissertation N 30 Core 6 EG6113 Value Management Techniques N 15 Option 6 EG6115 Environmental Management N 15 Option 6 Quantity Surveying Practice & EG6116 Procurement N 15 Option 6 EG6117 Built Asset Management & Development N 15 Option 6 EG6119 Building Engineering N 15 Option Please Note All modules greater than 20 credits are non-compensatable Requirements for gaining an award In order to gain an Honours degree you will need to obtain 360 credits including: A minimum of 120 credits at level four or higher

14 A minimum of 120 credits at level five or higher A minimum of 120 credits at level six or higher In order to gain an Ordinary degree you will need to obtain a minimum of 300 credits including: A minimum of 120 credits at level four or higher A minimum of 120 credits at level five or higher A minimum of 60 credits at level six or higher 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 Degree Classification Where a student is eligible for an Honours degree by passing a valid combination of module to comprise an award and has gained the minimum of 240 UEL credits at level 5 or level 6 on the current enrolment for the programme, including a minimum of 120 UEL credits at level 6, the award classification is determined by calculating; The arithmetic mean of the best 90 credits at level 6 The arithmetic mean of the next x0.8 + best 90 credits at levels 5 and/or 6 x 0.2 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% First Class Honours 60% - 69% Second Class Honours, First Division 50% - 59% Second Class Honours, Second Division 40% - 49% Third Class Honours 0% - 39% Not passed Teaching, learning and assessment Teaching and learning Knowledge is developed through

15 Guided reading Attending lectures / guest presentations Knowledge-based activities with feedback Online discussions and activities preparation for examinations and timed controlled assignments 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 softwares Assessment Assessment is undertaken in various modes, including coursework, group and individual presentations, and exams. The balance between exams and coursework is approximately 25% exams, 5% presentations and 70% coursework. In general the assessment takes the form of: Knowledge is assessed by Coursework

16 Reports Examinations Individual oral presentations 'Thinking' skills are assessed by Coursework Time controlled assessments Individual oral presentations 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..

17 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; Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks; 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.

18 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) Students are notified of the action taken through: 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 The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties: 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 ( The ACE Student Notice Board on Moodle for the following details at programme handbook Module study guides UEL Manual of General Regulations ( UEL Quality Manual (