The module will consider how the conservation and construction industry is controlled and regulated and how such controls and regulations are implemented. The module will introduce you to health and safety legislation insofar as it impacts on conservation projects undertaken in the built environment. You will also be introduced to the planning process, building regulations and building control procedures.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The module will be taught by lectures to introduce topics and guide students in directed reading in preparation for workshop discussion and seminars sessions. Tutorials will also be to provide 'feed-forward' advice in relation to the formative tasks set and to the development of work for summative assessment. A series of visits and follow-up workshops may be organised to show conservation projects in action and to reinforce knowledge of concepts introduced during lecture sessions and support practical work respectively.
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All courses running in partnership with Kingston School of Art offer students free access to the online video tutorial platform Lynda.com. This provides a wide range of subjects to choose from, many with downloadable exercise files, including software tutorials covering photography, graphics, web design, audio and music, CAD and Microsoft Office software, as well as courses on Business and Management skills.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | Lectures (presentation) Tutorials (small group) Workshops/Seminars (large group) Site visits (to support learning) | 88 |
| Guided independent study | Applied reading, preparation for lectures, tutorials, preparation and completion of assessments and practical experience on placement or at the students place of work | 212 |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
Assessment will be through completion of an Illustrated Professional Report in the region of 3000 words. Feedback and feed-forward opportunities will be utilized - a brief verbal presentation of an element of the report, for formative assessment and feedback.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1. Understand the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant construction related legislation and regulation | An Illustrated Professional Report |
| 2. Demonstrate basic knowledge of UK planning and environmental law as it relates to heritage and historic buildings and their settings | An Illustrated Professional Report |
| 3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of The Building Acts, regulations and approved documents | An Illustrated Professional Report |
| 4. Show understanding of the role of Historic England | An Illustrated Professional Report |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| An Illustrated Professional Report (3000 words) | Coursework | 100% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS a requirement that the element of assessment is passed in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
HSE Managing Health and Safety in Construction - Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015)
Evans Guide to the Building Regulations RIBA Enterprises Ltd
Tricker Building Regulations in Brief 7th Edition, Taylor and Francis
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Details of further reading will be supplied within the Module Guide issued at the start of the Teaching Block.