School of Engineering prospectus 2012 - Walter Sisulu University

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Work Integrated Learning: Students are expected to undertake suitable work
integrated learning within the construction industry. The industry includes
construction companies, quantity surveying firms, construction supply companies,
construction manufacturing companies, applicable government and local
authority departments etc. The employer details and the nature of the work
to be undertaken by the student must be construction relevant and must be
described on form ‘appendix 1’ for approval by the ‘Work Integrated Learning’
academic facilitator. Students and employers must complete and sign the monthly
assessment return form ‘appendix 2’ at the end of each working month.
Assessment: Year mark will be obtained based on monthly reports. Final mark will be obtained from
the average of monthly reports and in meeting outcomes. Pass mark required is 50%
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II
Course Code Course Name NQF Level Credits Duration
CMAN 2/0 (see above) 6 0.167 Full Year (in
industry)
# of Assignments Consultations per
week
Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
3 0.25 x 40 min 0 27 200
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Submission of assignments covering: Communication in the micro-environment
of the site; Co-ordination of sub-contractors; Application of management
functions and procedures; Collection and application of information on plant etc.;
Compliance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act; The requirements
of the Industrial Council Agreements; Monitoring of trainee tradesmen; Meetings
and negotiations with works council / union representatives.
Assessment: Year mark (DP) will be obtained from continuous assessments based on assignments.
Final mark will be obtained from the average of assignments and in meeting outcomes. Pass mark
required is 50%.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II
Course Code Course Name NQF Level Credits Duration
COTE 2/0 (see above) 6 0.167 Full Year (in
industry)
# of Assignments Consultations per
week
Tutorials per week Number of weeks Notional hours
3 0.25 x 40 min 0 27 200
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Submission of assignments covering: Formwork materials and re-use factors,
Pre-cast concrete beams and floors, Metal doors and windows, Timber doors and
windows, Glass and its properties, Pre-fabricated timber trusses, Roof coverings,
Eaves, flashings and rainwater goods, Dormer windows and the use of attic space
in roofs, Fire places and chimneys, Fixings, fastenings and adhesives, Floor, wall
and ceiling finishes, Drainage and plumbing details, Paint finishes to metal, plaster
and timber, Industrial buildings.
Assessment: Year mark (DP) will be obtained from continuous assessments based on assignments.
Final mark will be obtained from the average of assignments and in meeting outcomes. Pass mark
required is 50%.
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