HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN BUILDING SERVICES ... · Built Environment Department HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING Programme Handbook

Built

Environment

Department

HIGHER

NATIONAL

CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN

BUILDING SERVICES

ENGINEERING

Programme

Handbook

Programme Director

Kim Howes

Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................... - 1 -

2.0 RATIONALE AND AIMS ............................................................................................................................................... - 2 -

3.0 CREDITED MODULES ................................................................................................................................................. - 5 -

4.0 INDUCTION and HEALTH & SAFETY ....................................................................................................................... - 6 -

5.0 PROGRAMME ORGANISATION ................................................................................................................................ - 7 -

5.1 The Academic Year ................................................................................................................................................... - 7 -

5.2 Faculty, Department, Programme ........................................................................................................................... - 7 -

5.3 Tutoring System ......................................................................................................................................................... - 7 -

5.3.1 Head of Faculty................................................................................................................................................... - 7 -

5.3.2 Teaching and Learning Manager ..................................................................................................................... - 7 -

5.3.3 Programme Director ........................................................................................................................................... - 8 -

5.3.4 Module Leader .................................................................................................................................................... - 8 -

5.3.5 Personal Tutor .................................................................................................................................................... - 8 -

5.3.6 Additional Support .............................................................................................................................................. - 8 -

5.4 Student Input to Programme Organisation ............................................................................................................ - 9 -

5.4.1 Staff Student Liaison Committee ..................................................................................................................... - 9 -

5.4.2 Module Feedback ............................................................................................................................................... - 9 -

5.4.3 Lesson Feedback ............................................................................................................................................... - 9 -

5.4.4 Student Union ..................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -

6.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE.................................................................................................................................... - 10 -

6.1 Module Content and Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................ - 12 -

6.2 Programme Registration ......................................................................................................................................... - 18 -

6.3 Attendance................................................................................................................................................................ - 18 -

6.3.1 Failure to Attend ............................................................................................................................................... - 18 -

6.4 Intermission and Withdrawal .................................................................................................................................. - 18 -

6.4.1 Intermission ....................................................................................................................................................... - 18 -

6.4.2 Withdrawal ......................................................................................................................................................... - 18 -

6.4.3 Extenuating Circumstances, Complaints and Appeals ............................................................................... - 19 -

6.4.4 Breaches of Regulations ................................................................................................................................. - 19 -

6.5 Module Registration ................................................................................................................................................ - 19 -

7.0 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ - 20 -

7.1 Assignments ............................................................................................................................................................. - 20 -

7.1.1 Handing In Of Assignments ............................................................................................................................ - 20 -

7.1.2 Grading of Assignments .................................................................................................................................. - 20 -

7.1.3 Work that is Unsatisfactory or Not Submitted to deadline .......................................................................... - 21 -

7.1.4 Feedback on Assignments.............................................................................................................................. - 21 -

7.1.5 Collecting Back Your Assignments ................................................................................................................ - 21 -

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7.2 Grading Scheme for HE Programmes .................................................................................................................. - 22 -

7.2.1 Grading of Modules .......................................................................................................................................... - 22 -

7.2.2 Grading Indicators ............................................................................................................................................ - 23 -

7.2.3 Grading of Your Award .................................................................................................................................... - 28 -

7.3 Academic Standards ............................................................................................................................................... - 29 -

7.3.1 Academic Discipline ......................................................................................................................................... - 29 -

7.3.2 Referencing ....................................................................................................................................................... - 31 -

7.3.3 Penalties ............................................................................................................................................................ - 31 -

7.3.4 Examination Board Recommendation ........................................................................................................... - 31 -

7.3.5 Your results ....................................................................................................................................................... - 31 -

8.0 STUDENT SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................. - 32 -

8.1 Special Needs, Dyslexia ......................................................................................................................................... - 33 -

8.2 Professional Membership ....................................................................................................................................... - 33 -

9.0 RESOURCES .............................................................................................................................................................. - 34 -

9.1 Library ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 34 -

9.2 Computing ................................................................................................................................................................ - 34 -

9.3 Accommodation ....................................................................................................................................................... - 34 -

9.4 Online Resources .................................................................................................................................................... - 34 -

9.5 Moodle ....................................................................................................................................................................... - 34 -

9.6 College Policies ....................................................................................................................................................... - 34 -

10.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................... - 35 -

11.0 Final note .................................................................................................................................................................... - 35 -

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Built Environment Department at MidKent College in partnership with the

University of Kent.

This programme handbook aims to explain how the staff will guide and support you through

your studies. The Department has high standards as set by Industry and the College. We wish

you success and trust that you will work with the staff as a team to achieve our common aim of

maintaining and improving these standards.

You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with the contents of this handbook and refer to it

when necessary. Please take particular note of the information given on assessment and

regulations.

If you feel that there is any information that is not adequately covered by this handbook or has

been omitted then please let your Programme Director, Kim Howes know so that it can be

included in the future.

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2.0 RATIONALE AND AIMS

Building and Engineering form the Construction Industry, which is the backbone of the Built

Environment in modern society, providing the personnel and expertise to encourage a healthy

and efficient economy and supporting infrastructure. This industry demands qualified and

professional staff at technician level and beyond to control and operate the various

organisational, management and design systems incorporated within it.

This programme is the most generally and nationally accepted qualification for Building

Services Engineering Design.

The Built Environment Department at the University of Kent/MidKent College has a reputation

for the success of its Higher Education programmes; a reputation which has developed from

years of experience of quality delivery and programme provision.

This programme is for those working in, or intending to pursue a professional career in

Building Services Engineering.

Higher National Qualifications are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme,

linked to professional body requirements and National Occupational Standards where

appropriate, with a strong work related emphasis.

The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required

in the Building Services Engineering sector and are recognised nationally by employers.

There is a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of

requisite knowledge and understanding of Building Services.

Learners are attracted to this strong vocational programme of study that meets their individual

progression needs whether this is into employment or to further study on degree or

professional courses.

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The key progression path for those completing the Higher National Certificate/Diploma in

Building Services Engineering is to the BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering. In this

context and in relation to the mission statement of MKC, the programme aims to:

Provide a multi-disciplinary course of excellent quality to equip students with the necessary

skills, underpinning knowledge, understanding and motivation to prepare them for a range

of technical professional and management roles and offer choice of vocational disciplines

to pursue

Offer a variety of learning and work-related experiences to foster self-confidence and

autonomy to enable students to meet the challenges and demands of their chosen

professions.

Offer wide and flexible entry to allow students from all backgrounds to commence study

in September and study in various modes e.g. full time, part time, and flexi mode to suit

personal and work situations.

Enable mature students who seek to change career or re-train to access new vocations

and educational progression routes

Promote the development of staff to stay informed and progress with industrial and

educational practices, establish strong networking links with employers and

accommodate special research interests

In relation to the teaching and learning strategy, the programme aims to:

Complement and support students in their pursuit of technical and professional careers in

Building Services Engineering.

Provide specialised studies relevant to students present or planned occupation and

profession

Promote confidence in dealing with situations and problems of a technical social and

industrial nature.

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Provide a high quality system of tutorial support and guidance to encourage a mature

approach to study and develop personal, social and transferable skills to increase the

potential of students to enable them to achieve their goals.

Widen the students’ educational perspective.

Enable students to form a broad knowledge base and apply this to the critical analysis

and discussion of current issues relating to building services.

Offer a varied range of learning experiences, incorporating work-based practices to

develop analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, team-working and presentation skills.

Promote the appropriate personal qualities and attitudes required for successful

performance in working life to enable students to contribute effectively to employment in

the construction sector.

Extend knowledge through enabling students’ to manage their own learning and carry out

independent research.

Prepare students for a range of technical, professional and management careers in

building services by providing specialised studies which are directly relevant to individual

occupations and professions in which students are currently working or in which they

intend to seek employment.

Enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment in the building

services sector.

Provide students with flexibility, knowledge, skills, understanding and motivation as a

basis for progression to graduate and postgraduate studies.

Develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for

successful performance in working life.

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3.0 CREDITED MODULES You may apply to be credited with a module or modules that you have covered through

previous studies or experience. You will need to provide evidence that you have covered all of

the content of the module and at the relevant level. Only whole modules can be credited, you

cannot be credited with part of a module.

All applications for the crediting of modules must be made to the Programme Director even if

the Module Leader agrees that you can be credited with their module. This is so that the

relevant paperwork can be processed without which you will be recorded as having failed the

module.

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4.0 INDUCTION and HEALTH & SAFETY

You will have induction sessions to familiarise you with the procedures and environment of the

University, College and to the department. Your induction will include information on Health &

Safety. The college has systems in place to comply with legal requirements. However, you are

also responsible for your own Health & Safety and that of others. You must not do anything

which may adversely affect the Health and Safety of yourself or others. Tell your tutor

immediately if you notice anything which looks dangerous or unsafe.

Risk Assessments have been carried out for all your practical activities and are displayed

appropriately. Your tutor will explain these before you carry out such activities. Ask your tutors

if you do not fully understand how to carry out activities safely. You must use Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) when it is provided for you.

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5.0 PROGRAMME ORGANISATION 5.1 The Academic Year The academic year at the University of Kent/MidKent College is divided into two semesters of

approximately equal length spread over three terms. Semester 1 commences in September

and semester 2 in February. This allows 18 weeks studying modules of which 14 weeks are

normally spent in lectures and tutorials, 1 week of revision and revision classes and 2 weeks in

examinations followed by a feed-back week. This is in order to enable us to deliver the

material included in the syllabuses of each module and to enable you to complete the student

centred learning that is required to complete the modules.

You will be supplied with a calendar for the academic year (also available on Moodle).

5.2 Faculty, Department, Programme Your HNC/D will be awarded by the University of Kent. Your Programme is delivered by the

Construction and Engineering Faculty at the Maidstone HE Campus.

5.3 Tutoring System During your first few weeks of study a number of people will be introduced to you all of whom

will help you towards the successful completion of your studies.

5.3.1 Head of Faculty Debrah Wilson is the Head of the Faculty of Construction and Engineering. She has overall

responsibility for the running of the faculty and the staff who work in it.

5.3.2 Teaching and Learning Manager Steve Casey is the Curriculum Manager for Built Environment and has overall responsibility for

the Built Environment Department

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5.3.3 Programme Director Kim Howes is the Programme Director for the Building Services Engineering programmes. She

has overall responsibility for the day to day running of your programme, its operation and

administration. This is the person you should see if you have any problems with timetabling,

module availability and selection or registration problems.

Kim’s contact details are; telephone 01622 691555, email [email protected]

5.3.4 Module Leader Each module that you study will have a Module Leader. Module Leaders have responsibility for

the delivery and assessment of each module.

5.3.5 Personal Tutor

Kim Howes is your Personal Tutor as a student on a Building Services Engineering

programme. She will wish to see you at least once per semester for a personal tutorial

interview to discuss your progress and any difficulties that you may be having. You can of

course make an appointment to see your Personal Tutor whenever you have anything you

wish to discuss.

5.3.6 Additional Support

Should you experience any difficulties during your time of study with us, please speak to any of

the above people. Ideally your first point of contact should be your Programme Director, if for

any reason you feel you cannot speak to this person then please contact the Curriculum

Manager who will be able to advise you.

mailto:[email protected]

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5.4 Student Input to Programme Organisation We aim to maintain and improve the quality of our programmes and the student experience.

To assist us with this and to ensure that you have the opportunity to feedback information and

concerns we ask you to assist us in several ways as described below.

5.4.1 Staff Student Liaison Committee

The Staff Student Liaison Committee consists of the Programme Director and other members

of staff and Student Representatives from each year of your programme. The committee

meets at least once per semester, more often if required. The meetings are two way between

Students and Staff. Their purpose is to notify, discuss and resolve relevant issues, problems

and concerns, as well as good practice, with the programme, the Faculty and the College.

Nominations will be sought for a Student Representative from each year of your programme.

Once elected the names of your Student Representatives will be posted on ‘moodle’. The

dates of meetings will be notified to you and if you wish to raise anything then please let your

Student Representative know. Minutes of meetings will be posted on ‘moodle’.

5.4.2 Module Feedback At the end of each semester you will be requested to complete an online feedback form for

each module that you have studied. The information that this provides is invaluable and you

are urged to spend the few minutes that the forms take to complete. Results of the feedback

will be posted on “moodle”.

5.4.3 Lesson Feedback Students are encouraged to email comments on any lesson to [email protected]

5.4.4 Student Union MidKent College has a thriving and active Student Union that offers many activities during the

year and that you can become involved with. It costs £10.00 to buy a NUS (National Union of

Students) Card and this will give you discount in certain shops, the cinema, theatre and so

forth.

We also have a HE Student Voice, co-ordinated by Nicola Harlow, details are on Moodle:

http://moodle.midkent.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1295

mailto:[email protected]


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6.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programme is based upon the accumulation of credits by achieving required modules of

study. Each single module has a credit value of 15 credits which equates to approximately 150

hours of learning for the student. This includes self-study, assessment and a minimum of 48

hours direct contact teaching. Each module is designated at either Certificate (C) or

Intermediate (I) level.

To qualify for the award of Higher National Certificate you will require:

120 credits (8 modules)

all of the Core modules

at least 90 credits (6 modules) at the Certificate Level.

To qualify for the award of Higher National Diploma you will require:

240 credits (16 modules)

all of the Core modules

at least 90 credits (6 modules) at the Certificate Level.

at least 135 credits (9 modules) at the Intermediate Level.

A noted feature of the programme is the inclusion of ‘personal skills’ and ‘project’ modules.

The ’personal skills’ modules focus upon the development of the individual’s personal qualities,

skills and attitudes towards future career and education goals. This planned and considered

curriculum ensures graduates will be able to make an effective contribution to employment in

the construction sector. The project module offers specialised studies which are directly

relevant to individual occupations and professions and enable students to study aspects of

construction projects in a particular working environment.

Suggested time table for HNC/HND part time students

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Semester 1 Analytical methods

Building services General

Personal skills

Air conditioning design

Safety in Construction

Thermo fluids

Lighting design

Acoustics

Semester 2 Electrical design

Refrigeration design

Management

Heating design

Alternative technologies

Contract Law

Specification & tendering

Project

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HNC Building Services Engineering Code Title Level Credits

Stage 1

Required Modules

UU328 Personal Skills 1 C 15

UU334 Management C 15

UU338 Building Services (General) C 15

UU359 Analytical Methods C 15

Stage 2

Required Modules

UU327 Safety in Construction C 15

UU332 Thermo fluids C 15

Optional Modules (2 modules to be selected)

UU560 Electrical Applications I 15

UU563 Refrigeration Technology I 15

UU567 Air Conditioning I 15

Minimum number of credits required 120. (At least 90 credits at Level C)

HND Building Services Engineering Code Title Level Credits

Stage 1

Required Modules

UU328 Personal Skills 1 C 15

UU334 Management C 15

UU338 Building Services (General) C 15

UU359 Analytical Methods C 15

UU327 Safety in Construction C 15

UU332 Thermo fluids C 15

UU560 Electrical Applications I 15

UU563 Refrigeration Technology I 15

Stage 2

Required Modules

UU545 Law & Contract I 15

UU566 Heating I 15

UU567 Air Conditioning I 15

UU561 Alternative Technologies C 15

UU632 Lighting I 15

UU628 Acoustics I 15

UU544 Specification/tendering & estimating I 15

UU630 Project I 15

Minimum number of credits required 240. (At least 135 credits at Level I and 90 credits at Level C)

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6.1 Module Content and Learning Outcomes

Each module is listed below, with individual content and learning outcomes

Safety UU327

Content Learning Outcomes • Health, safety and welfare legislation: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: application to construction work, Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations, Codes of Practice, Construction Act. Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees, penalties and implications of non compliance. Developing a Health and Safety policy: implementing, setting objectives, development of procedures, accidents and safety risks reporting, checking effectiveness of health and safety procedures, training needs, CSCS inspection of plant and equipment, machinery, scaffold, trenches, communicating procedures • Hazard and risk identification, methods of hazard identification, hazards which might cause serious harm, recording, hazards which cannot be eliminated: Risk assessment: why & where, specialist knowledge required, minimizing hazards, COSHH, manual handling assessments, severity and likelihood of injury, risk rating systems, PPE, produce a risk assessment. Review and revise: changes in legislation, changes in workplace practice, impact of accidents and ill health investigations, feedback from employees, further information and advice, recording of revised risk monitoring effectiveness of new procedures, • Building Control: current systems, role of inspectors, NHBC Building Regulation approved documents, documentation, applications, analysis and appraisal, solutions to problems.

1. Appraise the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in the construction industry regarding health & safety legislation. 2. Demonstrate competence in undertaking and revising hazard and risk identifications, RISK and COSHH assessments in a construction context, 3. Explore the principles and process of building control and appraise applications for Building Regulations. 4. Undertake field and laboratory investigations in a responsible and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessment, rights of access, relevant health and safety regulations and sensitivity to the input of investigations on the environment and stakeholders.

PS1 UU328

Content Learning Outcomes • Learning: strategy, learning styles, time management/organisation, note-taking, reflective logs. • Communication: written, reports, essays, formal/informal, structuring, referencing oral and visual, techniques, talks, presentations, visual aids • Research Methodologies: nature, quantative/qualitative approaches; primary & secondary sources • Research Strategy: literature search; purpose of study, methodology, surveys, questionnaires, sampling types; interviews; ethics; analysis; computer packages; statistical analysis, presentation, graphs and charts; piloting, presentation & evaluation, positives & negatives of research design, improvements. • Misleading Information: Bias, emotive words, misleading statistics, fallacies.

1. Adopt suitable strategies to aid learning, facilitate note taking and enable projects to be completed effectively and in a professional manner. 2. Produce and present information in appropriate written and oral form. 3. Discuss the importance of research in specific work roles 4. Compare qualitative and quantative research methodologies state the advantages and disadvantages of each method 5. Develop a research strategy to design a research study based on a chosen topic including carrying out a pilot study, analysis of results and present findings. 6. Critically analyse cases of misleading information within different forms of publication.

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Thermo Fluids (UU332)

Content Learning Outcomes • Evaluate the characteristics of various construction techniques and materials and their effort on building production. Research, formulate and respond to programmes or briefs that are specific contexts and circumstances. (1) • Collect, analyse and interpret data using appropriate techniques in the field and the laboratory and when necessary design experiments to gain new data. (3) • Undertake field and laboratory investigations in a responsible and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessment, rights of access, relevant health and safety regulations, and sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the environment and stakeholders. (3)

1). Explore scientific principles and their applications to constructional properties of materials and structural components to evaluate their uses within the industry. 2). Investigate the flow of heat energy and fluids 3). Perform a range of experiments associated with scientific principles, properties and structural behaviour of materials. 4). Investigate specific scientific applications and principles according to different Building Services Engineering activities

Analytical Methods UU359

Content Learning Outcomes • Algebra: linear; simultaneous & quadratic equations, indices and manipulation of algebraic problems. Polynomials and partial fractions. Laws of motion.• Geometry: co-ordinates in 2 and 3 dimensions; areas and volumes using geometry; graphical intersections • Trigonometry; trigonometrical ratios, inverses and trigonometrical rules; the four quadrants and solutions of areas and volumes; static forces• Statistics: data collection methods; measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion; correlation and regression, probability and risk• Calculus: simple differentiation and integration; maxima and minima & turning points

1. Apply algebraic methods to a range of construction/engineering applications2. Apply geometric methods to a range of construction/engineering applications3. Apply trigonometric methods to a range of construction/engineering applications4. Apply statistical methods to a range of construction/engineering applications5. Apply calculus to a range of construction/engineering applications

Management UU334

Content Learning Outcomes

• Principles of management: forecasting, planning, organising, motivating, controlling, communicating, co-ordinating; human and trade management: planning and control; site layout, materials, plant, health & safety, security, production, transport; role of clients, consultants and contractors, sub contractors • Financial planning and control: costing, cost control, cash flow, profit • Planning & programming: techniques, bar charts, networks, method statements • Environmental impact of construction: noise, pollution, energy conservation, materials and sustainability, sustainable design, environmental impact assessment • Specialist management application: supply chain management, production management, project management; definition, aims and objectives, practice, roles and responsibilities of the project manager, personal qualities.

1. Develop an understanding of the principles and application of effective management in construction 2. Analyse and apply cost forecasting, control, reporting techniques 3. Demonstrate expertise in the planning, programming and control of construction projects 4. Evaluate the implications of environmental conservations within the construction process 5. Define and compare the concepts and practices of specialist management application

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Building Services UU338


• Bending moments: simply supported beams and cantilevers for point loads and uniformly distributed loads, manually, experiments and software. • Slope & Deflection: Explore Mohrs Moment Areas Theorems on beams and cantilevers. • Design: Investigate the behaviour of materials and then design beams and columns in steel, reinforced concrete and masonry. Manual and software investigations will be carried out.

1. Analyse bending moments and shear forces in structures 2. Explore slope and deflections on beams 3. Design beams & columns in steel, reinforced concrete and masonry 4. Interpret the basics of structural behaviour

Project UU630


• Selecting and Planning: Topic information, preliminary research, literature search, personal goal setting; research questions, development of objectives, criteria for evaluation; formal research plan • Research: Theoretical sources using appropriate methods; work-based application, case studies, projects, practice examples. • Design: design specification, project guide for design criteria, stakeholder requirements, legislation and standards, • Analysis and Compilation: Analysis of research finding, selection, classification of information, recording sources, developing structure; draft thesis • Presentation: Written thesis, consideration of length, depth, academic standards, form and style, checking and evaluating with criteria; Panel presentation, preparation, structure, verbal, graphical communication.

1. Select and plan a specific study application relevant to own personal/career development 2. Research topic using appropriate methods 3. Compile results, synthesize and compile information 4. Present final research project Additionally Collect, analyse and interpret data using appropriate techniques in the field and laboratory and when necessary design experiments to gain new data

Electrical Application UU560

Content Learning Outcomes • Evaluation of Electrical Designs: Power and lighting circuits appropriateness for different applications; Environmental issues, vibration, noise, thermal, load centres, designing for health and safety; design constraints, client and building operational requirements and influences on design, distribution patterns, horizontal/vertical, co-ordination. Ducting, horizontal, vertical, walkway and subway. Access, maintenance. HV Substations, civil requirements. Design and plant layout, access, security and safety. Aesthetic, energy efficiency and ergonomic requirements; Principles of earthing, earthing arrangements for TT, TNC-S, TS, IT, other protection methods, residual current devices. • Generation, transmission and distribution: Types of load, essential, critical, non-essential; different fuel types, alternative supplies, single and multi-sets, automatic start, synchronisation, prime movers; UPS systems, central, local, single-phase, three-phase, static switch/bypass; Distribution, false floors, rising mains, sub-main, bus-bar, trunking, conduit, ducting types of cables, category of circuits. • Design an Electrical Installation: design specification, on site guide for design criteria, customer requirements, information from brief, legislation and standards, IEE wiring regulations, lighting layout, power circuits, fire alarms; calculations, ohms law, power; restraints on cable size, demand, diversity and voltage drop.

1) Evaluate the appropriateness of electrical designs for different applications 2) Discuss the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity 3) Design an electrical installation taking into consideration load, diversity, cable and containment using computer and non-computer based techniques

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Refrigeration Technology UU563


• Vapour Compression Cycle: Description of cycle, functions of evaporator, compressor, condenser, expansion valve; types of equipment • Refrigerant properties: Changes of states of refrigeration; calculations, mass flow rate, isentropic efficiency, refrigeration duty, C.O.P, work done • Total cooling demand: heat gains, latent, sensible heat gains, solar azimuth, degree days; total cooling demand; design for different commercial applications.

1) Evaluate the separate components of the vapour compression cycle 2) Determine the properties of the refrigeration during this cycle 3) Assess the total cooling demand of commercial buildings

Tendering & EstimatingUU544


• Types of Tendering: clients objectives and constraints, types of project, scope and significance of contract documentation; Bill of Quantities, drawings, specifications, conditions of contract, tender preparation processes, collection of information, codes of practice, stages of the tender process, roles and responsibilities • Methods of Estimating: processes and procedures used to build up an estimate, collection of data; labour, materials, plant, site overheads, outputs and costs, sub contractors, optional estimating, analytical estimating; unit rate build up • Evaluation: method statements, factors affecting costs, Health & Safety, commercial factors; conversion of estimate into tender, methods of procurement, methods of tendering, contractual arrangements.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the tendering process 2. Analyse and apply methods of estimating for construction operations 3. Evaluate tendering procedures and contractual arrangements in common use.

Law & Contract UU545

Content Learning Outcomes • Principles and procedures of law – construction process. Law relating to the construction process: broad understanding of the workings of the English legal system, the court system, principles of arbitration, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and adjudication, Common Law, Industrial Tribunals, the nature of tort, trespass, statutory duties, liability. • Liabilities and responsibilities of parties Contract is an enforceable agreement: identification of the main parties to a contract, description of the responsibilities of the main parties, typical contractual liabilities of the main parties. • Principles and procedures of law – organisation and practice of a company Law relating to the organisation and practice of a company: detailed understanding of the English legal system, company law and legal status of companies, employment law, law of land and property, sale, purchase and rental of goods, health, safety and welfare, employer liability, subcontractor tax requirements. • Legal principles and requirements in Europe European legal requirements: principal requirements of the European legal system, tort, employment law, company law, contract law.

1. Interpret the principles and procedures f law and legislation as applied to the construction process 2. Evaluate the legal roles and responsibilities of the various parties to a contract and their liabilities 3. Analyse the application of legal principles and procedures to the organisation and practices of a company 4. Compare the European legal systems and principles for construction with the English system.

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Alternative Technology UU561


• A comprehensive evaluation of all information necessary to enable a technical person to evaluate the appropriateness and the suitability of an alternative technology in a given application. • Principles and requirements: Description/working drawing of solar, wind, ground source heat pumps, Biomass boilers/CHP/fuel cells; installation and design considerations for the above • Feasibility: advantages, disadvantages for each technology in domestic, commercial, industrial, small-scale, wide span and multi-storey settings. • Economics: considerations, initial costs, life-cycle costing, maintenance, running costs, replacements; financial incentives – grants, tax exemptions, reduction in rates.

1) Describe the working principles and design installation requirements of a range of examples of environmental technology and alternative energy methods 2) Evaluate the feasibility of given environmental technology for specific applications 3) Analyse the economical considerations of environmental technology

Heating UU566


• Environmental requirements: client and building operational requirements and client needs, commercial constraints, health and safety, aesthetic and energy criteria; constraints, installation, inter-relationship with other services: thermal comfort, radiation asymmetry; heating loads, steady-state, non steady-state heat transfer, total heating loads and heating plant capacity• Heating systems design: U valves and heat losses, heat emitters, performance, types: flow rates, layout specification and control systems, expansion, plant & pipe selection and sizing, commissioning and testing, evaluation.• Different forms of large scale heating: steam and process systems, high temperature hot water space and process systems, high temperature hot water and steam, electrical, group and district heating schemes.• Energy efficiency and environmental impact: energy efficiency measures, compliance with Building Regulations safety legislation, ventilation and flues, fuel consumption and operational efficiency: fuels, characteristics performance, health & safety, environmental implications, principles of combustion

1). Analyse the environmental requirements and criteria for the design of heating systems2). Produce and evaluate heating system designs for commercial and industrial buildings3). Compare and evaluate other different forms of large scale heating systems4). Evaluate the energy efficiency and environmental impact of different forms of heating schemes

Air Conditioning UU567

Content Learning Outcomes • Determination of appropriate ventilation requirements for any given site, calculation of ventilation requirement. • Evaluation of comfort criteria to satisfy the requirements of the occupants, equipment & structure. • Determine the types of air conditioning systems appropriate for the building services sector for comfort cooling at peak & part load conditions. Select appropriate air conditioning system components. • Evaluate and select suitable fans for supply & extract

1) Evaluate & determine the separate components of air conditioning systems 2) Determine and evaluate the requirements for air conditioning in commercial / industrial buildings 3) Provide a comprehensive design to satisfy the ventilation & air conditioning requirements for a particular large scale building 4) Calculate the ductwork system requirements and air flow system design

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Lighting UU632

Content Learning Outcomes 1. Analyse problems, using innovation, logical and lateral thinking in their solution and solve numerical problems using computer and non-computer based techniques 2. 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; 3. Locate, extract, analyse, prepare, process, interpret and present data from multiple sources including drawn information using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques and packages.

1. Evaluate lighting design requirements to a range of construction/engineering applications 2. Evaluate lighting levels appropriate to a range of construction/engineering applications 3. Evaluate & justify a lighting design suitable for a particular application

Accoustics UU628

Content Learning Outcomes • Terms & definitions explained and determined. Evaluations for each of the subject areas • Sound & vibration levels, criteria’s & control applicable to the Building Services Engineering industry for commercial and industrial applications. • Investigation of the wave spectrum • Room analysis, reverberation time, reflections & sound transmission.

1.Compare the various sources of sound & vibration within the Building Services Industry 2.Evaluate NR & NC ratings and curves, investigate enclosures 3.Evaluate the different aspects of sound pressure levels and static deflection 4.Evaluate the terms and definitions for sound & vibration

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6.2 Programme Registration At the commencement of your programme you are required to register as a University of Kent

student and for your programme of study. This will be a timetabled event during your first week

and is in addition to your MidKent College registration. At registration you will be required to

provide personal details. It is your responsibility to keep your personal details up to date on

both the College and University systems. You do this online. You will also need to re-enrol at

the start of your second year of study.

6.3 Attendance 6.3.1 Failure to Attend

If you are going to be absent from classes due to sickness or for other unavoidable reasons,

you must notify your Programme Director. If you fail to attend a module for three consecutive

weeks without notification you will be de-registered from that module. This means that you will

no longer be able to attend that module or be assessed in it.

6.4 Intermission and Withdrawal

You must familiarise yourself with the University regulations regarding intermission or

withdrawal and understand the consequences of taking and not taking either of these actions.

6.4.1 Intermission

Intermission is where you suspend your studies for a period of usually one or two semesters. If

you intend to intermit you must complete the Leave to intermit form, available on Moodle and

forward to your Programme Director to obtain their agreement.

If you are intermitted you will delay using up your assessment opportunities. If you stop

attending but do not intermit then you will continue to use up your assessment opportunities

and will be liable for fees.

6.4.2 Withdrawal Withdrawal is where you permanently leave the programme. If you intend to withdraw you

must contact the Programme Director to obtain their agreement. If agreed you must notify the

Programme director in writing.

If you leave the programme without officially withdrawing you will be liable for fees.

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6.4.3 Extenuating Circumstances, Complaints and Appeals The University has clear guidelines on extenuating circumstances, complaints and appeals.

Before you take any of these courses of action you should read and understand fully the

regulations regarding them. The guidelines are available at

http://www.kent.ac.uk/teaching/qa/regulations/index.html

You are urged strongly to check what constitutes acceptable grounds for extenuating

circumstances, complaints or appeals and to realise the consequences if your extenuating

circumstances or appeal are or are not upheld. Having extenuating circumstances accepted

prevents your marks being capped in a module that is passed at opportunity 2.

You should also be aware that there are time scales after events for submitting extenuating

circumstances, complaints or appeals. These time scales are quite short.

Forms for Board of Examiners Concessions consideration and Extension of Work Requests

are available on Moodle and should be completed within the required timeframes and

forwarded to your Module Leader or Programme Director as appropriate.

6.4.4 Breaches of Regulations

You are advised strongly to read and understand the University’s regulations so that you do

not inadvertently breach them. If you are accused of a breach of regulations, you must

determine and fully understand the options open to you and the consequences of the choices

that you make.

6.5 Module Registration At the start of each semester before studying commences you must register for the modules

that you will be studying in that semester. If for any reason you decide to not continue with

studying a module you must de-register from the module before week 4 of study otherwise you

will be assessed in the module.

http://www.kent.ac.uk/teaching/qa/regulations/index.html

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7.0 ASSESSMENT

The modules are internally assessed, using a variety of methods and styles as appropriate to

each module. Assessment methods include assignments, research projects, problem solving

case studies, practical tasks, group work, oral presentations, time constrained assignments

and formal examinations.

Some modules will have an end-of-module examination to authenticate your assignment work

and assess your level of knowledge of the theoretical components of the module. Each module

can be graded as pass, merit or distinction to contribute to the final grade of your award.

Details of the assessment system and procedures and the conventions for grading will be

explained at induction and as the programme proceeds.

7.1 Assignments

7.1.1 Handing In Of Assignments

Our aim is to develop you to perform to the requirements and standards of the industry, which

means that you are expected to meet given deadlines. The deadlines stated on assignments

are critical.

You will be advised by each module leader of how and when to hand in your assignments.

Generally submission will be via Moodle.

7.1.2 Grading of Assignments

The marks for individual assignments will be recorded as one of the following outcomes:

Distinction

Merit

Pass

Fail (See section 7.2 Grading Scheme)

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7.1.3 Work that is Unsatisfactory or Not Submitted to deadline

Late-submitted work will not be accepted for marking and will be graded ‘fail’. Please refer

to section 6.4.3

You will have the opportunity to re-sit work that was graded as unsatisfactory, not

submitted or submitted after the hand in deadline. The maximum mark that can be

achieved for re-sit work is a ‘pass’ grade.

Submit your assignments on time to the required standard …....and you will succeed

It is important that you comply with the following conventions;

(i) failed assignments may be resubmitted on one further occasion;

(ii) resubmitted assignments may achieve no higher mark than ‘pass’;

(iii) two failures of an assignment will entail the failure of the module;

(iv) failed modules will be subject to the conventions of the credit framework with

regard to the number and nature of further attempts permitted.

You must familiarise yourself with the regulations relating to

“THREE OPPORTUNITIES” to pass a module.

Much of sections 6&7 of this handbook have been extracted from the University of Kent

assessment regulations. You should familiarise yourself with the complete regulations which

can be accessed on University of Kent website, the links are available from Moodle.

7.1.4 Feedback on Assignments

Tutors should return marked work to you within three teaching weeks in order to provide

feedback on your progress. Comments that tutors make on your assignments will help you

to improve competence in your assignments. After feedback, assignments will be collected

by the tutor, as required, for internal and external verification. External verification is normally

carried out by the External Examiner when he visits for the examination boards at the end of

each semester and all of your assessed work must be available for this.

7.1.5 Collecting Back Your Assignments

Dates will be notified for you to collect back your work after the Examination Board. If you

do not collect your work it will be disposed of.

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7.2 Grading Scheme for HE Programmes 7.2.1 Grading of Modules

Each module will be graded as a PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION.

To achieve the overall module outcome of ‘Pass’, you must have achieved all learning

outcomes or criteria for the module, with all assignments graded at ‘pass’ level or

higher;

To achieve the overall module outcome of ‘Merit’ you must have achieved all learning

outcomes or criteria for the module, with a preponderance of assignments graded at

‘merit’ or ‘distinction’ level;

To achieve the overall module outcome of ‘Distinction’, you must have achieved all

learning outcomes or criteria for the module, with a preponderance of assignments

graded at ‘distinction’ level.

Each assignment is graded using the “Grading Indicators” set out in 7.2.2. The module grade

will be determined from the assignment and examination percentages and grades.

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7.2.2 Grading Indicators FAIL 0-39%

Assessment criteria NOT achieved

PASS

40-59%

ALL assessment criteria achieved

Planning, Organising & Managing

Show some consideration of planning of given tasks

Select and use appropriate structure and approach to tasks given

Research

Provide descriptive content with minimum evidence of analysis

Include one reference source

Show a narrow range of reading & research

Application and development of theories & principles and arguments

Show clearly the articulation of a single view or argument or principle

Include reference to a theoretical principle or argument to support

view.

Problem solving

Solve problems using given methods and formulae

Presentation & Communication

Present to a reasonable academic standard

Communicate and present in an appropriate style not consistently at

suitable academic level

Level of understanding & thinking skills

Show general understanding of content

Evaluation

Show some evidence of reflection and evaluation

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MERIT 60-69%


Demonstrate working effectively as a member of a team

Apply successfully simple planning methods to a project

Use appropriate team management techniques

Research

Provide evidence of more than one reference source

Include reasonable analysis

Include a wide selection of content

Show evidence of a range of research methods

Provide justification for the selection of methods and sources

Show the application of appropriate learning methods

Show the use of a variety of methods to collect and analyse

information


Select and apply relevant theories and techniques

Show evidence of logical development of principles for the intended

audience

Show clear articulation of a range of ideas/arguments

Utilise, apply and analyse detailed knowledge, supported by relevant

techniques and theories

Problem solving

Select and apply strategies and formulae to find appropriate solutions

to simple problems

Make effective judgements

Explore complex problems with more than one variable

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Produce good quality work with few errors

Produce to a good academic standard with references included

Show evidence of good presentation & effective communication

Use a range of methods of presentation to both communicate and

promote an appropriate image.

Communicate appropriately for familiar and unfamiliar audiences

Use an appropriate media

Show evidence of mastery of IT applications throughout the work

Show an impressive ‘professional’ level of presentation with accuracy

and clarity of communications and language

Use technical language with accuracy

Present work clearly and coherently


Give clear explanation of content

Demonstrate good understanding and depth of knowledge

Evaluation

Determine criteria for appraising and evaluating

Show evidence of self-evaluation has taken place

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DISTINCTION 70-100%

Evaluation

Check validity when collecting, analysing and processing complex data

Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid

conclusions

Justify conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas.

Evaluate the validity of results using defined criteria

Show evidence of self-criticism of approach has taken place

Design realistic improvements

Show evidence of the validity of complex data utilised to meet learning

outcomes

Research

Provide evidence of a wide range of reading and research sources

Show excellent analysis of researched information

Demonstrate the synthesis and processing of a complex information

Apply a range of statistical techniques to the analysis of data

Show how relevant techniques and theories have been analysed,

evaluated and synthesized to justify valid conclusions


Demonstrate critical/comparable analysis of argument

Apply & evaluate relevant theories/techniques to develop & justify valid

conclusions

Problem solving

Evaluate own strategies and modify to enable the solution of complex

problems

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Produce work of exceptional quality with minimal errors

Show excellence in academic writing

Show excellence in presentation

Submit work fully referenced to academic conventions

Adopt an original approach in presenting and communicating work

coherently

Show originality in presentation and fluency in technical language


Show originality of thought

Demonstrate full understanding of all points and content

Apply divergent/lateral/creative and innovative thought.

Show that ideas have been generated and decisions taken

Show receptiveness to new ideas

Show how effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar context

Show individual thinking and fluency in the use of technical language

and concepts.


Show excellence in planning and organisation of tasks, structure and

content

Manage and organise a project responsibly

Demonstrate independence in organising and managing work

Plan, manage & organise complex and substantial activities

Accommodate and modify unforeseen events and changes

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7.2.3 Grading of Your Award

Your overall HNC award will be graded as follows:

Pass: 120 credits including the core modules and 90 credits at level C

Merit: Requirements for a pass satisfied and with a minimum of 5 modules graded at

merit or distinction

Distinction: Requirements for a pass satisfied and with 4 modules graded at distinction and

2 modules graded at merit or distinction.

Where more than the required credits have been attained your award will based on the most

advantageous 120 credits. This must include the core modules and at least 90 credits at

level C.

Your overall HND award will be graded as follows:

Pass: 240 credits including the core modules and 90 credits at level C and 135 credits at

Level I or H

Merit: Requirements for a pass satisfied and with a minimum of 9 modules graded at

merit or distinction of which at least 5 modules must have been achieved at stage

2.

Distinction: Requirements for a pass satisfied and with 8 modules graded at distinction of which

at least 5 modules must have been achieved at stage 2 and

4 modules graded at merit or distinction.

Where more than the required credits have been attained your award will based on the most

advantageous 240 credits. This must include the core modules and at least 135 credits at level

I.

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7.3 Academic Standards

7.3.1 Academic Discipline

Every student of the University of Kent is expected to act with honesty and integrity in relation

to the production and representation of academic work.

Academic integrity is central to university life and requires in particular that students are honest

and responsible in acknowledging the contributions of others in their work.

With regard to the submission of work for assessment, examination or review,

the work must be that of the submitting student and that it will have been produced specifically

for the purpose for which it is presented. It is also expected that all sources used in the

production of the work or to inform its content will be properly attributed.

Academic dishonesty and cheating can take many forms but generally aims to improve a

student’s work by improper means. The methods used to do this include using unauthorised

material in examinations, fabricating of data or sources, submitting another’s work as your

own, improper collaboration and plagiarism. These practices are not only unethical but also

unfair to other students who have striven to produce their own work. They also undermine the

learning of the individual who uses them, damage the relationship of trust between academic

staff and students and devalue the academic qualifications awarded by the institution.

Cheating which includes:

1. Using unauthorised sources or notes in examinations or tests.

2. Dishonestly obtaining materials or information prior to examinations.

3. Copying from other students.

4. Permitting other students to copy your work.

5. Soliciting work from others (e.g. individuals, essay banks etc.).

6. Submitting your own previously assessed work without acknowledgement.

Unauthorised Collaboration occurs where:

1. Collaboration was not permitted

2. The work submitted has resulted from collaboration with others whose contribution has

not been acknowledged.

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Fabrication may take various forms but is essentially concerned with manufacturing aspects

of the work produced. For example, the insertion of made-up information, data, sources,

quotes, anecdotes or analysis would all amount to fabrication.

Recycling is the duplication of work previously submitted for assessment or review. It is

usually expected that work submitted will be prepared specifically for that purpose unless the

course materials or tutor explicitly state otherwise. Examples of unacceptable recycling

include:

1. Submitting work that has previously been assessed and marked in the same course,

module or programme.

2. Submitting work that has previously been assessed and marked in a different course,

module or programme.

Plagiarism broadly means using the work of another without acknowledgement. It can relate

to an entire work or a part of it. Copying sentences, phrases or expressions, paraphrasing or

presenting ideas and arguments of another as one’s own, without attribution in a manner

which may deceive the reader as to the source is plagiarism. Plagiarism may be committed in

a number of ways, including:

1. Copying from other students without authority.

2. Copying from other students without attribution.

3. Copying from published sources (e.g. written, internet, spoken, art, performance media)

without attribution

4. Copying from unpublished sources (e.g. lectures, theses, university essay banks) without

attribution.

5. Submitting previously submitted or assessed work of your own without attribution.

6. Failing to reference the sources of facts. These may take the form of text, graphs, charts

or statistics that have not been generated by your own research.

7. Failing to provide references for using the exact words or phrases of others.

8. Failing to provide references when paraphrasing the words of others.

9. Failing to provide references when expressing ideas presented by others.

10. Submitting work solicited from others.

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7.3.2 Referencing

It is expected that academic work will draw upon the work and insights of scholars in the field but

these must be correctly and appropriately acknowledged. All sources used should be referenced

in the finished text. ‘Sources’ includes, books, articles, websites, mass media such as newspapers,

television and radio programmes, and the works of other scholars, including yourself and other

students. The Harvard system of referencing must be used unless the Module Leader advises

otherwise.

7.3.3 Penalties

A range of penalties for any of the above breaches of academic discipline may be imposed by the

Board of Examiners ranging from warning and/or zero marks to termination of registration

depending upon the seriousness and/or whether first or subsequent offences.

Once registered for a module examination non-attendance will attract an invoice for the cost of the

examination fee.

7.3.4 Examination Board Recommendation

The Programme Examination Board held at the end of each academic year confirms final

decisions concerning grades, referrals and cases of breaches of academic discipline.

7.3.5 Your results

Your results will be considered at the Examination Boards which are held at the end of each

semester of study. A further Examination Board is held in September to consider re-sit work.

You can view and download your assignment marks to date and examination marks from previous

semesters at any time on line at the University of Kent in “MY MARKS”. After an Examination

Board you can view and download all assignment, examination and module marks in “MY

RESULTS”. Note that “MY RESULTS” will be made visible approximately 1 week after each

Examination Board.

A transcript of your results will be available on the Kent ‘My Marks’ area following the July

Examination Board.

If you have not been successful in passing all modules it is your responsibility to contact the

Module Leader(s) concerned to find out what you need to do to pass the module. All resubmission

and re-sit requirements are posted on Moodle within the ‘HE Resubmission and Re-sit Area’.

The deadline for submission of referral assignments and re-sit examinations for

Semester 1 will normally be in March and for Semester 2 at the end of August.

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8.0 STUDENT SUPPORT

The Department offers an effective support facility for students with the following key features;

A planned Induction which focuses upon supporting the students on entry and through the

initial settling in period focuses on:

– Orientation – campus, staff, peers and facilities

– Programme requirements and assessment procedures

– Health & Safety

– Learning styles

– Expected conduct

– Identification of specific needs, levels and personal issues.

A programme handbook is issued to students to provide all essential information regarding

aims, structure of programme and learning outcomes, staff, induction, health & safety,

assessment requirements and procedures, academic standards, attendance and conduct,

resources, equipment, quality assurance and support

Module guides are provided for each module and include a syllabus, assessment details,

learning outcomes and recommended reading.

The ‘Moodle’ virtual learning environment enables more effective student access to these

guides and other important information.

Personal Tutor – Each student will be allocated a personal tutor and formal one-to-one

tutorials will be scheduled regularly.

Library and virtual learning environment induction and study skills sessions.

A student staff ratio of 16:1 – 25:1. Teaching in small groups rather than lecture style

situations and an ‘open-door’ tutoring facility offers a more effective two-way

communication and support system.

Disability -The programme will involve a number of practical aspects in the form of field

trips, surveying activities, visits and experiments. Careful consideration in anticipation of

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the accommodation of the needs of students with any disabilities or specific personal

requirements has been undertaken. It is possible to support students with disabilities on

most activities but specific requirements or needs will be negotiated on an individual basis

and potential adjustments that may reasonably be required to the curricula context, modes

of delivery and assessment methods will be made. Each module that involves any

practical element will include a statement that outlines any disadvantages that cannot be

catered for in order to assist students in planning their learning, modules and pathways.

Student Services for assistance with careers, counselling, financial and accommodation

problems are available from the University of Kent

Unit for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (UELT) offering services for both staff

and students to promote quality in teaching and learning includes:

Student Learning Advisory Service, programmes of student events and workshops and

learning resources advice and facilities.

8.1 Special Needs, Dyslexia

If you have special needs or suspect that you are dyslexic contact your Programme Director in

confidence.

8.2 Professional Membership The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering is the guiding body within the Building

Services industry. Membership at student level is highly recommended.

For further information visit the website www.cibse.org

http://www.cibse.org/

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9.0 RESOURCES

9.1 Library As a student of University of Kent/MidKent College you are a member of both the MidKent

College and University of Kent Libraries and are entitled to use their facilities and borrow items

as appropriate. Each Module Leader will recommend books.

9.2 Computing The Department has its own specialist AutoCAD computer facility and limited access to a

range of commercial construction software in addition to general software such as Microsoft

Office - which includes word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, DTP etc.

9.3 Accommodation Please respect the no smoking, eating or drinking regulations and keep the rooms as tidy as

possible. Report any misuse of the accommodation to the staff immediately. Mobile phones

must be switched off in class. Refectories and Common rooms are available on the Campus

for your use. There is an active Student Union, of which you are a member.

9.4 Online Resources Online resources and indexes are available to you that, for example, contain British Standards,

the Building Regulations and much more. Your Programme Director will advise you of how to

access all online resources during induction.

9.5 Moodle

‘Moodle’ is an on line resource that you can access in college or from outside via the internet.

It is on ‘moodle’ that you will find notices, timetables, programme handbooks, module guides,

lecture notes, assignments etc. You must register yourself on ‘moodle’ to be able to access it.

Your Programme Director will advise you of how to do this.

9.6 College Policies

Relevant College Policies and Procedures can be found on the course Moodle page – linked

below

MidKent College - Policies and Procedures

Alternatively you can view these on the MidKent College Website


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10.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Department operates its own Internal Quality Assurance Policy to promote and encourage

optimum performance of:

1. Planning and organisation of programme and modules

2. Delivery and presentation of material

3. Support and guidance of students

4. Assessment procedures.

To monitor and implement the policy the following items should be complied with.

1. All appropriate documentation will be issued promptly as applicable and will be presented

in a suitable professional manner and form.

2. Lessons will be planned, structured and delivered to convey an efficient and professional

image to students.

3. Lectures will start and finish on time unless special arrangements have been made and the

students informed.

4. Students will have suitable access to tutors and personal tutors for discussion of problems

and counselling.

5. University of Kent/MidKent College procedures for student appeal, grievances and disputes

will be followed.

6. Procedures for referrals for assistance and advice from Educational Guidance and Student

Services will be outlined to students.

7. Assistance with specific study problems i.e. communication, computing or numeracy will be

considered and programmed where possible.

8. Evaluation of the programme and modules will be undertaken in the form of questionnaires,

and student representation on programme boards.

9. Programme Study Boards will be held at least every semester to allow for continued

development and updating of systems as well as discussion and resolution of problems.

Feedback from students and external parties will be considered.

11.0 Final note Thank you for enrolling at MidKent College. We hope your stay with us will be successful.

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MidKent College links http://www.midkent.ac.uk/help-advice/higher-education/higher-education-policies-and-procedures/ - this page lists all our policies and terms and conditions for Higher Education Students. Please note the awarding body that your course is validated by – such as Canterbury Christ Church University, University of Kent or Pearson, or BTEC – their academic policies will apply to you. http://www.midkent.ac.uk/help-advice/higher-education/employability-development-programme/ - students are encouraged to engage with CV Minder and build up their employability skills. http://www.midkent.ac.uk/help-advice/students-union/ - for fun, for support and much, much more.

http://www.midkent.ac.uk/help-advice/higher-education/higher-education-policies-and-procedures/

http://www.midkent.ac.uk/help-advice/higher-education/higher-education-policies-and-procedures/

http://www.midkent.ac.uk/help-advice/higher-education/employability-development-programme/

http://www.midkent.ac.uk/help-advice/higher-education/employability-development-programme/

http://www.midkent.ac.uk/help-advice/students-union/

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