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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 A. NATURE OF THE AWARD Awarding Institution: Kingston University Programme Accredited by: RICS and CIOB Final Award(s): BSc (Hons) Intermediate Awards: CertHE/ DipHE Field Title: Quantity Surveying Consultancy FHEQ Level: Honours Credit rating by level: 120 credits at Level 4; 120 credits at Level 5; 120 credits at Level 6 JACs code: N200 QAA Benchmark Statement(s): Building and Surveying Maximum and Minimum Full-time 3 – 6 years Periods of Registration: Sandwich 4 – 7 years Part-time 5 – 8 years Faculty Art, Design & Architecture School School of Surveying & Planning Location: Penrhyn Road Date Specification Produced March 2004 Date Specification Revised: February 2009 B. FEATURES OF THE FIELD 1. Title: B.Sc. (Hons) Quantity Surveying Consultancy The field is available in the following forms: Full field and Major field in accordance with the UMS 2. Modes of Delivery The field is offered in the following alternative patterns: Full-time Part-time Sandwich Page 1 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 3. Features of the Field Quantity Surveying has been taught for many years at Kingston University and the programme is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of chartered Surveyors (RICS) and by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). The role of the Quantity Surveyor is vital to the construction process and as such Quantity Surveyors have an important role to play in ensuring that developments are completed to time and on budget. Once regarded as experts in cost estimation, the role of the Quantity Surveyor has developed into that of cost consultant and project manager. They are employed both within the construction industry key players – the contractors' Quantity Surveyors- and as client representatives – the consultant Quantity Surveyors. Both require high levels of numeracy and IT literacy and the ability to both manage process and appreciate legal constraints. Whilst graduates from Kingston enter both types of employment, the focus within the curriculum is on the consultancy specialization. It follows that the study of Quantity Surveying is essentially multi-disciplinary and students have to develop an extensive and varied knowledge base. It involves a synthesis of information and skills drawn from the fields of economics, business, law and technology as applied to the analysis and management of the construction process. Additionally, the field requires students to develop strong presentational and team working skills that are essential requirements within modern professional practice. In common with all students on the Surveying Modular Scheme, within the curriculum three major strands of study are developed. These are: Technical and theoretical knowledge Business related skills Interpersonal skills. On completion of the programme, graduates will normally enter the construction industry working either for a construction contracting organization or for a consultancy. Their work will involve them in all stages of the construction process: from initial cost planning studies through to practical completion and beyond. The orientation of the Kingston Quantity Surveying programme is towards consultancy skills development whilst not losing the traditional elements of measurement and cost planning. The aim is that students should undertake a balanced curriculum in order that they may develop a deep understanding and appreciation of the property construction process, from inception to the signing off of the completed building. Opportunities are taken within the curriculum to introduce students to current and recent research work undertaken by members of academic staff and visiting lecturers help to ensure practical currency to the course. In devising the current curriculum, care has been taken to ensure that students benefit from interaction with those studying on other surveying programmes, thus ensuring an appreciation of Surveying as a holistic discipline, whilst still maintaining their professional and academic focus. In particular there is a strong relationship with the Building Surveying programme with whom students work alongside for many modules. The degree of commonality decreases as students progress through the levels. Page 2 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 The delivery of the programme is balanced between a lecture-based approach and projects to promote skills and applications. Many of the modules are technically oriented and the aim of these is that graduates will have learning outcomes compatible with the needs of entrants to either/ both the RICS and or/ the Chartered Institute of Building embarking on structured programmes leading towards full professional qualification. One of the features of the programme is a Level 5 European Field Trip, which is undertaken together with students on the other Surveying programmes offered in the School. This provides students with the opportunity to work on a large- scale project and develop a deeper understanding of how professionals work in teams. Recently this trip has been to Dublin. More recently, at Level 6 a project module has been introduced to increase the level of practice based work that students undertake. Where possible, the Project briefs are based on live proposals to increase the authenticity of the problems being tackled. Students without significant work relevant work experience are encouraged to choose to take the sandwich mode as this helps them put their theoretical studies into practice and it provides a firm foundation for the Level 6 studies. Students are supported and monitored through their sandwich year and many return to their employers upon graduation. The ability to work independently and, perhaps more importantly, think independently is vital to professional Chartered Surveyors. Accordingly, at Level 6, all students are required to undertake a Dissertation, which involves them designing and executing a small-scale research project. The learning outcomes of the Dissertation increase the student's knowledge within a specialist area of study, thus allowing depth of knowledge and expertise. It helps graduates to develop into flexible, reflective and analytical practitioners. The Major field has been designed so that, when the appropriate arrangements can be made within the University, it can be offered in combination with, for example, languages or business. The Major field is accredited by the RICS but not the CIOB C. EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE FIELD The overall aims of the programme are to foster: The development of students' intellectual and imaginative powers; their understanding and judgement; their problem solving skills; their ability to communicate; their ability to see relationships within what they have learned and to perceive their field of study in a broader perspective. The course aims to stimulate an enquiring, analytical and creative approach, encouraging independent judgement and critical self-awareness. In particular the field aims to produce graduates: with perception; with the ability to innovate, to respond to new and unfamiliar situations with an imaginative use of knowledge and skills to solve problems related to Quantity Surveying practice and who are able to take advantage of new opportunities; Page 3 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 who have the potential to become, after appropriate further practical experience, highly competent practitioners in their chosen field of Quantity Surveying; who are in possession of a substantial core of theoretical and technical knowledge about their specialism and in particular who can view construction issues within the wider economic and social context; who appreciate the role of research in the construction process and within the construction and property field generally; and who are able to use the above to contribute to the future development of the discipline of construction, by their inter-disciplinary knowledge and appreciation, either in practice or by research. Additionally, for those undertaking the full field: with a critical understanding of economic issues as they affect the real estate and construction industries. who have a critical appreciation of social, economic and environmental factors affecting the built environment; with appreciation of the management of organisations and their strategies and of the legal constraints affecting them; a developed ability to demonstrate through the dissertation achievement of the aims of the course in relation to one topic area of the student's own choosing; who appreciate the role of research relating to their subject discipline; and who are able to use the above to contribute to the future development of the discipline of building surveying and of the wider fields of real estate and construction, by their inter-disciplinary knowledge and appreciation, either in practice or by research. D. LEARNING OUTCOMES (OBJECTIVES) OF THE FIELD 1. Knowledge and Understanding On successful completion of the programme graduates should have acquired: a wide appreciation of professional issues affecting the procurement and construction process and be able to demonstrate understanding thereof; an understanding of the law relating to the land, to contracts, to the construction process and to matters pertaining to professional practice and to have developed a critical appreciation of legal matters relating to their discipline; a basic understanding of research methodology and data analysis techniques; a knowledge of construction, both domestic and commercial and outline knowledge of building services; the ability to advise critically in relation to design proposals relating to building performance, planning and feasibility considerations and thus Page 4 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 become an effective member the design and construction team; in particular they should be able to express design matters, visually, orally and in writing; a critical appreciation of social, economic and environmental factors affecting construction and an introductory knowledge of economic principles and their application to both the UK construction industry and beyond. knowledge, skill and understanding of the principles of the built environment within a business perspective, together with their application in a range of complex problem solving situations; knowledge and deep understanding of the procurement process and be able to take their place within the decision making team handling building contracts; knowledge in order to advise on procurement matters ably and confidently and display an ability to innovate on procurement methods; a critical knowledge of the theory and practice of estimating, cost planning and pricing; skills to enable their use of appropriate techniques to plan, resource and manage client assignments a sound knowledge of measurement techniques including the ability to measure complex structures; a working knowledge of post contract duties normally associated with the Quantity Surveyor. knowledge in the process of change management and people management skills the ability to demonstrate through the dissertation achievement of the aims of the course in relation to one topic area of the student's own choosing. Additionally those undertaking the full field will have acquired; a critical appreciation of the management of organisations and their strategies and of the legal constraints affecting them; the ability to analyse and evaluate current economic issues as they affect the real estate and construction industries: a critical appreciation of social, economic and environmental factors affecting the built environment; the ability to apply their skills and knowledge, though a series of progressively more complex projects, to real life and simulated situations; and the ability to demonstrate through the dissertation achievement of the aims of the course in relation to one topic area of the student's own choosing. 2. Cognitive (thinking) Skills On successful completion of the programme graduates should have developed: their intellectual, analytical and critical abilities so that they are able to argue rationally and in an informed manner in both general matters and those of their specific discipline specialism; Page 5 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 the ability to draw independent conclusions based upon a rigorous approach to data, demonstration and argument; the ability to analyse current issues within their discipline such that they can debate these with their peer group and their tutors; a questioning approach to the acquisition of knowledge; a problem-solving approach to their studies; and the ability to reflect on their learning such that they are equipped to enter practice and undertake responsibility for their continued learning. Additionally for students undertaking the full field: the ability to argue rationally and draw independent research conclusions based upon a rigorous approach to data, demonstration and argument in general matters and more specifically in those concerning Building Surveying, and the construction and property industries. 3. Practical Skills On successful completion of the programme graduates should have developed practical abilities in relation to: researching, drafting and the presentation of professional reports, and other documents, both practice–orientated and academic; the operation of industry standard spreadsheet packages such as EXCEL and Microsoft Project; the preparation of Bills of Quantities. 4. Key Skills On completion of the field students will have acquired transferable skills to: a. Communication Skills communicate effectively in writing by the preparation of professional reports and in the composing of academic essays; prepare and deliver oral presentations with confidence and competence compatible with entry to the profession of real estate consultant or advisor; and enhance oral presentation work by the use of electronic equipment (for example the use of computer facilities). b. Numeracy undertake mathematical calculations sufficient to support their understanding of the algorithms underlying the computer software that they will be operating; demonstrate competence in the preparation and solution (with the aid of IT as appropriate) of discounted cash flow and other financial mathematics; Page 6 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 demonstrate sufficient fluency in the manipulation of statistical data as is compatible with the needs of professionals working within the field of real estate, such as simple descriptive and deductive statistics; and generally display a confidence and competence with numbers. c. Information, Communication and Technology demonstrate familiarity with, and competence in, the use of conventional word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software; interrogate the Web effectively and to use other forms of electronic data retrieval; and undertake library searches using both manual and electronic means. d. Teamwork work in teams effectively towards the solution of complex professionally related open-ended tasks; demonstrate the ability to identify personal strengths and weaknesses and those of others in order that team working may be facilitated; and appreciate the concept of group dynamics and to show some emerging ability to solve problems that occur between group members; e. Independent Learning demonstrate an ability to work independently at a level compatible with that of an honours graduate; show understanding of research method, such that they can undertake open-ended tasks independently including the collation and analysis of data such that independence of thought is shown; prepare responses to set tasks by independent investigation including appropriate and competent use of literature searching; and demonstrate an ability to manage themselves efficiently and effectively in relation to their time and work effort. E. FIELD STRUCTURE The field is part of the University's Undergraduate Modular Scheme. Fields in the UMS are made up of modules which are assigned to levels. Levels are progressively more challenging as a student progresses through the field. Each level is normally made up of 8 modules each worth 15 credits (or an equivalent combination of half and multiple modules in some cases). Typically, a student must complete 120 credits at each level. Some fields may culminate in an intermediate award (as detailed elsewhere in the Field Specification). All students will be provided with the UMS regulations and specific additions that are sometimes required for accreditation by outside bodies (e.g. professional accreditation) and as outlined below and will be provided in detail for students in field handbooks. For the Quantity Surveying Consultancy course the modules are all prescribed due to the nature of the required learning outcomes and the need to meet specific professional body requirements. Page 7 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 Students following the part-time route undertake a work based learning module in place of the Project module. This ensures that they develop an ability to apply theory and practice on a continuous basis as they progress through the levels. Students following the Sandwich route undertake a year's experience in practice after successful completion of Level 5. This year is normally eligible to count as part of the period towards the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence, as long as the work placement is approved for this purpose. FIELD CONTENTS At Level 4 all three main strands of the curriculum are introduced and the emphasis is on establishing a firm grounding within the discipline. At this level, with the exception of the Project Module, students follow the same curriculum as that for Building Surveying. This gives students the opportunity to change route before the commencement of Level 5 studies, should they so wish. LEVEL 4 Module Code Module Title Credits Pre- requisites SV1022 Development & Construction 30 SV1007 Law 1 15 SV1009 Procurement and Financial Management 1 15 SV1003 Design Appraisal 15 Course Entry SV1005 Economics (full field only) 15 requirements SV 1012 Quantity Surveying Consultancy Projects 1 (full field, full-time and sandwich only) 15 SV1020 Business Management (full field only) 15 SV1017 Work Based module 1 (full field part-time only) At Level 5 the course begins to be differentiated more closely from the other programmes within the Surveying suite. The concentration at this level is the development of technical skills, such as cost planning and pre- and post- contract administration and the acquisition of a sound knowledge base in the areas of construction law. These studies together with a module in consultancy mean that at the end of the Level students are ready to enter their period of work placement. Page 8 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 LEVEL 5 Module Code Module Title Credits Pre- requisites SV2205 Construction Technology 2 15 SV2227 Construction Law 15 SV2236 Consultancy 2 30 Successful SV2208 Economics of Construction 2 15 completion SV2217 Procurement and Financial Management 2 15 of Level 4 SV2092 Research Journal in Context 15 Quantity Surveying Consultancy Projects 2 SV2221 (full field full-time and sandwich only)* 15 Work-based module (full field part-time only) SV2223 15 Between Levels 5 and 6 students on the sandwich route undertake a Year long work placement, in order that they can begin to put their theoretical studies into practice. This Year normally counts towards the period required for professional competence qualification. At Level 6 the modules develop higher order application skills, in which students deepen their knowledge and learn to apply it is complex scenarios. At this level some modules are shared with Building Surveying whilst some are in common with Real Estate Management, although the distinct Quantity Surveying curriculum is also developed via the module in Economics of Construction and through the project and Dissertation or Critical Practice Project (PT only) LEVEL 6 Module Codes Module Title Credits Pre- requisites SV3035 Professional Practice Law 15 SV3047 Consultancy 3 30 Successful SV3045 Business Economics 15 completion SV3515 Strategic Project Management 15 of Level 5 SV3046 Quantity Surveying Consultancy Projects 3 15 (full field full-time and sandwich only) SV3092 Dissertation (full field only) 30 SV3042 Work based module (full field part-time only) 15 SV3604 Critical Practice Project (part time only) 30 Notes 1. Students who successfully obtain 120 Level 4 credits and discontinue their studies are eligible for the award of a certificate of Higher Education (CertHE). 2. Students who successfully obtain 120 Level 5 credits (following 120 Level 4 credits) and discontinue their studies are eligible for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education (Dip.HE). 3. Students who have completed Level 5 may choose (or be required by the Programme Assessment Board) to progress to a Degree rather than an Honours Degree. This requires the successful completion of 60 Level 6 credits drawn from the Level 6 modules. Page 9 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 F. FIELD REFERENCE POINTS The awards made to students who complete the field or are awarded intermediate qualifications comply fully with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications. All of the procedures associated with the field comply with the QAA Codes of Practice for Higher Education. The Course is included within the School of Surveying & Planning's partnership agreement with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Students who are awarded an Honours Degree having followed the full field or Major field will be eligible for probationer membership of the RICS. The Course has recently been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and graduates from the full field will be deemed to have satisfied the academic component of professional membership of CIOB. G. TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES Modules are delivered using a range of techniques appropriate to the particular study material. The intention is that the student learning experience will provide the student with the knowledge base, competencies and transferable skills required of a professional in the real estate industry. The aim is not to try and teach students in a prescriptive totally fact based way but to provide them with the technical knowledge whilst developing their conceptual, intellectual and key skills that they will need in their professional life. Each module divides the contact into formal and semi-formal tuition based on the perceived needs of the average students and the needs of the module content. A range of methods are adopted, including lectures, seminars, workshops, laboratory and demonstration sessions are used throughout the programme and projects and group exercises, including case studies, will provide the mechanism for development of key skills. The approach to teaching and learning methods has been guided by the following principles: to use lecture presentation for the transmission of information. Lectures will therefore be used to introduce new material and will normally be backed up with hand-outs and reading lists (including the use of Studyspace (Blackboard)) to provide depth of explanation and discussion, and assist the development of critical judgment, through seminar work based upon preparatory lectures and/or reading; to include adequate opportunity for supervised practical work in appropriate subjects, to provide tutorial support for the learning process as appropriate Page 10 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 to use interactive sessions as a learning tool where students respond to pre- set work to use fieldwork as appropriate to support the relevance of the teaching consistent with the foregoing, to provide the student with the maximum possible time and opportunity for personal study to encourage the maximum direct contact between the student and the widest possible range of learning resources (both hardware and software); to promote the ability of the student to: use information critically, formulate problems as well as solve them, work both under pressure and reflectively, communicate effectively through a wide variety of media, work as a member of a team and exercise leadership within the team, behave decisively even when the volume and quality of information is insufficient to determine the 'correct' solution to a problem. The pattern to be adopted for each module is set out within the module descriptor (see the Module Directory). A brief description of the role of each learning method is given below. Lectures Lectures, normally of no more than one hour in duration, will be delivered to an entire course cohort with the intention of stimulating thought, creating interest and pointing up the major considerations in a particular area of knowledge. Wherever possible they will have a strong visual element and students may be issued with concise summaries of the main points considered during the lecture and the reading and private study which they should undertake in order to amplify the knowledge gained and prepare for the next lecture in the series, seminar or tutorial period. Essentially the lecture acts as a guide-line around which students organize their own learning. Lectures are also useful in dealing with areas that are poorly documented. Seminars These may be a) staff led or b) student led and take the form of a structured discussion amongst smaller groups of students (normally not exceeding 20 students) on a specific question/issue. Staff-led seminars will involve an introductory paper by a member of staff who will then direct discussion amongst students. Staff-led seminars will be more commonly used in the early stages of the course while students may be still relatively unsure about different teaching techniques and lacking in background knowledge. Student-led seminars will take the form of an introductory paper presented by the student who will then organize the discussion amongst the other participating students. Student led seminar work may form part of the assessed coursework programme, although this will not always be the case. Both types of seminar require self-organized learning on the part of the student in order to gain a thorough understanding of the topic of debate and to participate in the discussion. The student-led seminars clearly require a considerable input from one student (or occasionally pairs or groups of students) and the careful preparation of subject matter. Such learning methods allow students to develop not only a detailed understanding of one issue but also the Page 11 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 ability to handle discussion and to present issues in a clear and coherent fashion. Student-led seminars will form an important method of assessment for some modules. Assessment will generally be based, in such cases, partly on the performance of the student in presenting the topic and handling the discussion and partly on the written submission of an introductory or follow-up paper. Projects Projects are designed to give students the opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of one particular issue. They are viewed as an important learning vehicle within the School and the staff have built up considerable experience in setting, running and assessing projects over a number of years. They are generally staff generated but require students (individually or in groups) to organize, and develop their own work programmes normally over a number of weeks, although this may vary depending on the nature of the assessment and module. Projects offer a good opportunity for the inclusion of practical work, original and innovative methods of work presentation and interaction with practitioners `in the field'. Staff guidance is available throughout the project but the emphasis is on student centred learning and creative approaches. The introduction of a project module in some routes may allow the integration of assessed subject matter across schools within the faculty and form an integral part of the Faculty's interdisciplinary project scheme. Group Work Team work will play an important role in the academic development of the undergraduate. Group work projects, which illustrate the value of this team work, will be used to develop interpersonal skills, fostering co-operation and supportive peer relationships. As well as utilizing a pro-active approach, with students taking responsibility for their own learning, group work will be used to increase critical awareness of the students' own abilities and those of their colleagues. They will help enable students to criticise and be criticised face to face without fear, embarrassment or annoyance and will provide an opportunity for peer group assessment. Case Studies A case study is a particular form of project. It involves the study of a carefully chosen example or `case' designed to focus study on a significant topic or process and/or to illustrate the complexity of `real world' situations. Students will be expected to work independently (individually or in groups). Partly because they can approach `complexity' in a focused manner, case studies are especially valuable in integrating different threads within the course and in providing a synthesis of taught material. They also provide the best opportunity for focused interaction with practitioners and the world of practice. Case studies will be used extensively for integrated project module exercises. Workshops A workshop is a form of supervised project of short duration, which is designed and suited to develop a particular skill or set of skills. Each workshop is likely to be specifically targeted and reasonably `self-contained'. Normally workshops are organized in a sequence, during which new skills are accumulated or existing ones reinforced. Workshops may also be used for reviewing and revising skills and knowledge. Page 12 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 Tutorials Tutorials are generally carried out in small groups or one a one-to-one basis and are designed to perform both an academic and a pastoral function. Tutorials are especially important in terms of guiding students in the organisation and completion of projects and coursework and in planning such programmes for individual research particularly the dissertation. The academic tutor will be responsible for the pastoral care of a student and will provide front-line guidance for student problem areas. In areas of academic concern the student may also obtain tutorial support from the appropriate module leader. Business scenarios Business scenarios are carried out in small groups and are centred on developing interpersonal skills and business awareness. The key approach will be to use a wide variety of subject matter outside and within the property/construction sector to aid students understanding of the business perspective which affects the professional's role and allows a more appropriate solution to be made. H. ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES Strategy The School adopts a range of assessment methods, both formative and summative, according to the aims of the modules and in order to ensure overall learning outcomes. The purpose of assessment is to: enable judgment to be made in relation to student progress and achievement, mapped against modular learning outcomes; provide a mechanism for feedback; and provide tasks which promote student learning, both individually and, by project work and group work, collectively. The following criteria are used to steer the choice of assessment methods: Each student should be presented through the programme with a range of types of assessment which provide variety mapped to module learning outcomes, thereby ensuring that the relevant skills and knowledge base are assessed; Where the over-riding aim is to test knowledge, closed examinations will be a preferred option; where other skills and the application of knowledge are paramount, projects or practical problems may be used; for the development of analytical and research skills, referenced essays and the Dissertation or Critical Practice Project are appropriate vehicles; Work should become increasingly research-orientated as students progress through the course and develop greater independence of leaning; Page 13 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 For each module normally more than one summative assessment will be set, thus allowing a student to mitigate the effects of an individual poor piece of work; No module will be assessed by examination only, as such method does not allow for formal feedback and few modules aim only for the student to acquire a fact base; Where more than one assessed task is set, the marks will be aggregated as set out in the module descriptor; Cognizance will be taken of RICS and CIOB requirements at all time; Wherever possible programme of assessment should be issued such that students are required to have a balanced and sustainable workload through the academic year; All tasks will be set with published explicit assessment criteria, hand in and hand back dates and with and written feedback supplied to students. Rationale The assessment methods have been chosen for each module with the object of most effectively testing the achievement of the aims of that module. In addition, and most importantly, the general principle is that the methods chosen must contribute to the achievement of the overall learning outcomes of the field. Consequently assessment methods aim to assess the development of the full range of outcomes from key skills to cognitive development as well as the acquisition of knowledge. It follows that a wide range of methods is utilized including examinations and coursework briefs ranging from practical exercises to essays and reports. All coursework will require, to differing degrees, students to research and assemble information and data, analyse it and communicate the result either in a paper, report or seminar presentation. As students progress through levels the assessments set become more open-ended and the Dissertation or Critical Practice Project are self-chosen projects Module Assessment Methods Each module is individually assessed and the form of the assessment will generally be by examination and/or assignment work. The forms of assessment for each module are detailed on the module descriptor (Module Directory). The forms of assessment used consist of: Examinations: These will generally be unseen, invigilated examinations of 2-3 hours in duration, but some may contain element of seen work. They will not simply be a test of recall but will aim to provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate under controlled conditions their ability to apply their newly gained skills and knowledge to a new and previously unseen set of problems. In some modules the examination may be in the "open book" form, in which students are provided with references for use during the examination or are informed of references that should be consulted before Page 14 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 the examination. Prepared examinations have been introduced into some advanced modules. Assignments: Assignments comprise a variety of forms of individual or continuous assessed work. These include: course papers, seminar tests, module projects, case studies, and workshop exercises. Some modules, such as the project modules, make extensive use of practical test work. Again, the assessment medium will be decided by module leaders with due regard to the overall assessment pattern of the course. For those objectives that cannot be evaluated by written assignments, non-written assessments may be used. These include where oral and interpersonal skills are concerned. The choice of such assessments and their relevance to the objectives of the individual modules will be at the discretion of the module leader. Formative assessments are set where possible to aid student learning. These take various forms such as short tests, or seminar presentations. I. ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS 1. The minimum entry qualifications for the field are: Normally the minimum entry qualifications will be 260 points to include English and Mathematics at least at Grade C GCSE. Applicants must hold at least 2 subjects at Advanced Level or a 12 Unit ACVE. Some proven ability with IT is useful. It should be noted that minimum requirements may change from time to time depending on Thresholds set by accrediting bodies. 2. Typical entry qualifications set for entrants to the field are: The normal entry qualification will be 280 – 300 points or equivalent, to include English and Mathematics at least at Grade C GCSE. Applicants must hold at least 2 subjects at Advanced Level or a 12 Unit ACVE. A wide range of subjects at advanced level are suitable, but it is preferred if candidates can demonstrate strength in a wide range of academic disciplines. Mature candidates not holding formal qualifications are considered on an individual basis. Entry with Advanced Standing The University recognizes APL (assessment of Prior Learning) and APEL (Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning). Candidates who hold qualifications that are deemed to be equivalent to Level 4 may be admitted to Level 5. Candidates may also be granted exemption for individual modules at Level 4 and by exception at Level 5. Students are not normally granted exemption from Page 15 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 any of Level 5 or Level 6. However, exceptionally and, in due time, holders of appropriate Foundation Degrees, candidates ma be admitted to Level 6. This will be subject to professional body requirements. Normally decisions regarding admission with advanced standing are taken by a specially convened committee. J. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES An honours degree in Quantity Surveying Consultancy opens up a wide range of opportunities in both the UK and elsewhere. Of course some of our graduates are already in relevant employment having studied on a part-time basis. Others may return to their sandwich year employers. Of those who do not, or who have studied in the full-time mode, most will seek employment within the consultancy sector, either working for a firm of Chartered Surveyors or Chartered Builders they will take up Quantity Surveying roles within multi-disciplinary firms. Others may follow a career within a construction organization or within a public sector organization. Graduates in Quantity Surveying from Kingston have a very good record of relevant employment; indeed most seek to enter this field and become Chartered Surveyors; others may seek to gain Chartered Builder status. However some graduates will choose to enter other fields of work and the transferable skills acquired on the course equip students for many different employment sectors. K. INDICATORS OF QUALITY The field is offered by the School of Surveying & Planning which has a high reputation for both the quality of its programmes and for graduate employment The School of Surveying & Planning is a partner institution of the RICS The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building The School of Surveying & Planning has been awarded Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) status in acknowledgement of its excellent provision; this award has enabled the setting up of C-SCAIPE (Centre for Sustainable Communities Achieved through Integrated Professional Education). Most academic staff are research active and their work is promoted via the Real Estate Research Centre (RERC) and/or the Centre fro Sustainable Construction (CSC). There is a vibrant programme of research activities and relevant current areas of interest and expertise lie in sustainable buildings, knowledge management and built environment professional education Most members of staff are professionally qualified and many are actively involved with the professional body as professional Assessors and as committee members. Others maintain links to practice through consultancy. Page 16 of 17 PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION KINGSTON UNIVERSITY Quantity Surveying Consultancy, BSc (Hons) – 2008-2009 L. APPROVED VARIANTS FROM THE UMS/PCF None Page 17 of 17
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Roping Saddle for sal
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Tractor Scrape, 5', heavy duty, very good shape, has been kept under cover.
Jul 3 - Charlotte : Wingate
Northstar tow behind sprayer on boom with arms, overall spray out is up to 120", holds 26 gallons. It has an upgraded hand sprayer with stronger stream, all paperwork included
Jul 3 - Charlotte : Wingate
John Deere Broadcast Spreader, tow behind, 175lb. 3.5 cu feet. Like new condition, only used twice and has been kept under cover.
Jul 3 - Charlotte : Wingate
For sale: $750.00 OBO Very nicely built trailer with ramp, it has high speed tires, the Cargo area measures at 8 X 6, total length is 12 Ft. It has lights and it is registered. Please call us at 706-635-5009 for more information or come by and check it out at the Cartecay Trading Post, Inc. located at the foot of beautiful Stover Mountain in Ellijay.
Jul 3 - Atlanta : Ellijay
Woods SB74 Snow Blower (Watch me on You Tube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwmstAs7VBA&feature=youtu.be (OPERATOR'S MANUAL) http://www.woodsequipment.com/files/Products/Manuals/MAN0869.pdf (BROCHURE) http://www.woodsequipment.com/productDetails.aspx?id=25 Price (as is-where is) Above price does not include shipping charges.Above price does not include crating. 1442 Highway 96 Burns Tn. ...
Jul 2 - Clarksville : Burns
2 car hauler. 32 ft w/aluminum wheels 8 ft aluminum ramps. 83 inches wide Chains and straps. Lights and brakes work. Set up for car transport. Looking for and equipment hauler. 678-eight59-6852 This ad was posted with the eBay Classifieds mobile app.
Jul 2 - Atlanta : Locust Grove
2014 model year New Holland BC5080 3 string baler. I bought this baler new in August of 2014 from Earhart Equipment in Tuscon, AZ. I have baled 1200 bales with this baler this spring and it has performed great. The only reason I am selling this baler is we have switched from small square baling to large square and round baling and I no longer have a need for it. It is and has always been barn ...
Jul 2 - Lexington : Somerset
1063 New Holland Stackliner, 160 bale, cab controls, sheltered, very good condition - See more at: http://www.heavyequipmentregistry.com/heavy-equipment/14911.htm#sthash.nCqHwQCv.dpuf
Jul 2 - Greensboro : Timberlake
This trailer has eight feet solid deck and fourteen feet of tilt, 7K axles, locking toolbox, 10 ply radials. Any questions, call Bill at 423-646-7881.
Jul 2 - Tri-Cities (TN) : Bluff City
New Tomahawk 78" snow/light material bucket with standard skid steer mount. Call 423-646-7881.
Jul 2 - Tri-Cities (TN) : Bluff City
New Tomahawk 72" brush grapple. Standard skid steer mount. Call 423-646-7881.
Jul 2 - Tri-Cities (TN) : Bluff City
New Tomahawk 66" bucket with grapple. Standard skid steer mount. Call 423-646-7881.
Jul 2 - Tri-Cities (TN) : Bluff City
1000 gallon skid-mounted fuel tank. Has contained diesel. Good condition. Call 423-646-7881.
Jul 2 - Tri-Cities (TN) : Bluff City
1000 gallon platform-mounted fuel tank in good condition. Call 423-646-7881.
Jul 2 - Tri-Cities (TN) : Bluff City
1966 Model, diesel, 3 cylinder, Live lift, Live shaft, 3 point hitch, PTO, Spin-out wheels, runs very good, 478-956-3169
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Jul 1 - Atlanta : Hampton
Vintage 32 Volt AC Delco Portable Farm Power Plant Series # 78782. 32 Volt D/C. Manufactured from 1916 to 1947. Used on more than 1,000,000 homes by 1947. Ready for restoration. Lots of information on internet about these units. Just Google ACDELCO 32 volt Power Plant. Will sell for $275.00 770-298-1184
Jun 28 - Atlanta : Dahlonega
Mid-70's International 364 that is rebuilt, but needs injection pump and some reassembly, it has the 3 point hitch but none of the blades. Asking 975.00.
Jun 26 - Fayetteville (NC) : Raeford
5 gang toro mower 10' cut in GC. Comes with 2 or 3 new extra rollers and 10 new tires mounted on new rims. $1000 firm. Pickup only. Bristol
Jun 25 - Tri-Cities (TN) : Bristol
Husqvarna lawn mower 48 inch deck 18 horsepower Briggs and Stratton motor hydrostatic transmission new tires new starter new spindle new battery ready to mow your lawn just moved and need to downsize no longer need this mower it runs great
Jun 25 - Greensboro : Burlington
This trailer is in good condition, right at 26ft long ,20ft of the bed tilts with remote control, has an 8000 lb winch, tires are in good shape, lights work. asking $4500 CALL/TEXT WITH YOUR OFFER TODAY 919 394- NINE 0SIX0
Jun 24 - Fayetteville (NC) : Goldsboro
Selling 3 blade 46 inch Murry mower deck, Murry widebody LT, complete takeoff unit,blades turn in housings complete with belt, $60. , deck only as pictured. 6 speed transaxle with pully and tires, $100. Asking $150.. for both used items. Cash sale local pickup, text 606-872-3316 .
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Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige
Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige (東海道中膝栗毛?), abbreviated as Hizakurige and known in translation as Shank's Mare, is a picaresque comic novel (kokkei-bon) written by Jippensha Ikku (十返舎一九, 1765–1831), about the misadventures of two travelers on the Tōkaidō, the main road between Kyoto and Edo during the Edo Period. The book was published in twelve parts between 1802 and 1822.
The two main characters, traveling from Edo to Kyoto on their pilgrimage to the Ise Shrine, are called Yajirobē (彌次郎兵衛) and Kitahachi (喜多八). The book, while written in a comical style, was written as a traveler's guide to the Tōkaidō Road. It details famous landmarks at each of the 53 post towns along the road, where the characters, often called Yaji and Kita, frequently find themselves in hilarious situations. They travel from station to station, predominantly interested in food, sake, and women. As Edo men, they view the world through an Edo lens, deeming themselves more cultured and savvy in comparison to the countrymen they meet.
Hizakurige is comic novel that also provides information and anecdotes regarding various regions along the Tōkaidō. Tourism was booming during the Edo Period, when this was written. This work is one of many guidebooks that proliferated, to whet the public's appetite for sight-seeing.
A second book was also written, called Zoku Hizakurige, which includes material on the Kiso Valley, Kompira, and Miyajima.
Some of the episodes from this novel have been illustrated by famous ukiyo-e artists such as Utagawa Hiroshige, in his One Hundred Views of Edo.
Yaji and Kita's travels[edit]
As they make their way, they leave behind a trail of crude jokes and plentiful puns. They make fun of a daimyo procession, cheat shopkeepers out of money, and get cheated in turn. At one inn, they make fools of themselves because they do not know how to use the bathtub; they burn themselves on the bottom, rather than asking for help.
In Ueno, one of them pretends to be Ikku himself, before he is found to be an impostor. On that occasion, they burn themselves and debate how to eat the hot stones that they have been served by the innkeeper. They are soon revealed as fools: The stones are for drying out the konnyaku to improve the flavor, not for eating.
Comic events often ensue when Yaji or Kita try to sneak into bed with women, which happens at various inns along the road.
Film versions[edit]
- Yaji and Kita: Yasuda's Rescue, 1927 film version
- Yaji and Kita: The Battle of Toba Fushimi, 1928 film version
- Travel Chronicles of Yaji and Kita, 1956 film version
- Mayonaka no Yaji-san Kita-san (2005)
- Yaji Kita dōchū Teresuko (Three for the Road) (2007) starring Akira Emoto, Kyoko Koizumi, Kanzaburo Nakamura XVIII and a Tanuki.
- Jippensha Ikku, Hizakurige or Shanks' Mare, trans. Thomas Satchell (Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc., 1960). ASIN: B0007J7ITK.
- Jippensha Ikku, Travels on the Eastern Seaboard (Tōkaidōchū Hizakurige), in Haruo Shirane, ed., Early Modern Japanese Literature: An Anthology, 1600-1900 (Columbia University Press, 2002), pp. 732–747. ISBN 0-231-14415-6.


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