Subject BriefingSeptember 2017

BRE222Workshop Practices and Draftsmanshipfor BRE HD students

Subject Leader

Lee Wai-Che

Tel: 2766-7630

Location: W502k

The rationale behind subject structure

Objective

• Provide students an opportunity to ‘learn by doing’

in terms of participating in practical construction

work; and

• Provide students with knowledge of principles and

techniques of construction drawing both manually

or using AutoCAD as a CAD tool and enable them

to appreciate the use of engineering drawings as a

communication medium in the construction

industry.

Subject teaching plan

Area / Topic DurationBrickwork Introduction to common types of brickwork, blockwork; wall

finishes, tiling, plastering; and Bricklaying practice.

3 hrs

Concrete Introduction to concrete materials, plants and concrete mixing

process; Batching, mixing, placing of concrete; and Site quality control tests, e.g. slump test.

6 hrs

Reinforcement Introduction to types of steel bars, RC details and bending

scheduling; Cutting, bending and fixing of reinforcement bars of beam,

column; and Site inspection on fixed bars.

6 hrs

Formwork Introduction to types of forms, materials; tools and

equipment; Simple formwork design; and Fabrication of timber formwork.

6 hrs

Scaffolding Introduction to types of metal scaffolding and falsework,

materials; tools and equipment; scaffolding safety; and Erection of simple scaffolding.

3 hrs

Structural Steelwork Introduction to types of structural steel sections, material

properties; tools and equipment; Cutting and jointing methods, welding, bolt & nuts; and Appreciation of welding tests.

6 hrs

Plumbing Introduction to types of plumbing materials, tools, pipes and

fittings; Pipe fitting and jointing methods practice; and Pipe pressure testing.

3 hrs

Total 33 hrs

Area / Topic DurationManual Drafting Introduction to construction drawing practices based on

BS1192; Orthographic projection techniques, sectioning; Dimensioning and leaders, free hand sketching; and Production of building floor plans and architectural details.

13 hrs

CAD by AutoCAD Introduction to application of CAD in construction drawings; Basic 2D geometry functions: point, line circle and arc;

zoom, pan, fit and redraw; trim fillet and erase;dimensioning, text and label; line types, colour, layers andviews; and

CAD exercise on building floor plan and architecturalfeatures.

13 hrs

Total 26 hrs

Workshop Practices Draftsmanship

Assessment scheme

Assessment Methods % Weighting1. Report (W/S Practice) 35%2. Quiz (W/S Practice) 15%3. Coursework (Draftsmanship) 30%4. Test (Draftsmanship) 20%Total 100%

Grading

Interpretation Elaboration Mark

Scale Mark Grade

Exceptionally

Outstanding

The student's work is exceptionally outstanding. It exceeds the intended subject

learning outcomes in ALL regards. 83 - 100 A+

Outstanding The student's work is outstanding. It exceeds the intended subject learning

outcomes in nearly all regards. 76 - 82 A

Very Good The student's work is very good. It exceeds the intended subject learning outcomes

in most regards. 70 - 75 B+

Good The student's work is good. It exceeds the intended subject learning outcomes in

some regards. 64 - 69 B

Wholly

Satisfactory

The student's work is wholly satisfactory. It fully meets the intended subject

learning outcomes. 58 - 63 C+

Satisfactory The student's work is satisfactory. It largely meets the intended subject learning

outcomes. 50 - 57 C

Barely

Satisfactory

The student's work is barely satisfactory. It marginally meets the intended subject

learning outcomes. 45 - 49 D+

Barely Adequate The student's work is barely adequate. It meets the intended subject learning

outcomes only in some regards. 40 - 44 D

Inadequate The student's work is inadequate. It fails to meet many of the intended subject

learning outcomes. 0 - 39 F

Grade Calculation Procedure

Timekeeping and Subject

Incomplete Regulation(effective 15 Sept 2016)

Attendance Approved leaves Overall Subject Result/Performance

Final Subject Result

100% N/A

Grade “A+” – “D”Training completed successfully with subject grading “A+” – “D”.

Grade “F”

• Subject failed, Grade “F”,• Retake whole subject. Student

may apply for module exemption.

<100%

Yes Grade “A+” – “D” • Grade “I” shall be given for incomplete training, and

• Student should apply for make-up*+.

Yes Grade “F”

<100%

No Grade “A+” – “D”

• Subject failed,• Retake whole subject. Student

may apply for module exemption.

No Grade “F”• Subject failed, and• Retake whole subject.

* It is the student’s responsibility to take timely remedy action. The deadline for remedy actions is 10 days before result finalization deadline of the subject concerned.+ IC will give students taken approved leave the first priority when offering make-up places. IC makes no guarantee that student could complete make-up 10 days before result finalization deadline.

Assignment submission requirements and

deadlinesModule Component Report

• For every workshop in which students undertake training, they are required to submit a Module Component Report in their own hand-writing on the special A4 paper forms, unless otherwise specified by your instructors. https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ic/lt/pdf/DS/IC-T13%20Module%20Component%20Report.pdf

• You are required to submit each Module Component Report within ONE week after completing the training module to the workshop supervisor in GROUP via your group representative.

Dishonesty/Plagiarism

• Dishonesty and plagiarism in

examination or coursework is

a serious misconduct.

• Penalties ranging from

disqualification and expulsion

may be imposed in a proven

case.

Incomplete Training

• If a student fail in one or more element(s), he/she

will be required to make up the incomplete training

and/or to resubmit the failed exercise or

assignment.

• Late submission or resubmission may be awarded

the LOWEST PASS grade.

Subject Fail and Incompletion

• IC adopted hands-on learning style and

outcome-based assessment approach.

• If you conduct yourself in a diligent and

participative manner, there is no reason why you

should fail any element of your IC learning.

• If you omit some the assessments, you must

take remedy actions promptly, otherwise you will

risk failing the subject.

Attendance

• The attendance requirement is 100%. Student

must be present on every scheduled training

day, and must attend each session punctually.

• Unauthorized absence or lateness will be

penalized.

• Students are strongly advised to make up any

missed training before the finalization of result;

otherwise their makeup will not be counted.

Application of Leave

Obtain the Leave Application Form IC-T08 in IC Student Enquiry Counter or download from IC Website.

Fill in the form and obtain the approval from IC Student Affairs Officer.

Submit the approved/declined form to IC Student Enquiry Counter at least 4 working days prior to the leave date in person.

Arrange make-up for the missed training in IC Student Enquiry Counter, if any.

Leave Application Approval

Sickness

Supporting Document

• Medical Certificate

Approval by IC Student

Affairs Officer

Personal Affairs

Supporting Document

• Explanatory Letter

• Departmental Supporting

Approval by IC Student

Affairs Officer

Ir Dr Martin Wong Ir Jonathan Chung

Leave Application

• Unauthorized absence or lateness will be

penalized in form of extra training or work

experience.

• You must seek prior approval at least 4 working

days to the leave date.

• All leave applications must be accompanied by

supporting documents or explanatory letters.

• Should be submitted to the IC Student Enquiry

Counter in person.

Make-up Training

Refer to the IC training timetables posted on notice board located in the podium of IC Building or the IC Web site for possible sessions to make up the missed training.

Arrange Make-up Training at the IC Student Enquiry Counter in person or by submitting online application at IC Web site.

A Make-up Training Attendance Form will be issued for confirmation.

Attend the make-up training as scheduled and present the Form to IC staff of the Workshop to sign for your attendance.

The signed Form should be returned to IC Student Enquiry Counter after make-up session.

Arrangements during Bad Weather

Classes will be held as scheduled.

Arrangements for Classes NOT YET STARTED

When the Hong Kong Observatory announces during the time/period specified that Signal No. 8 or above is likely to be hoisted within the next two hours or when the Signal is hoisted during the period:

Between 6:30 a.m. and 12: 00 noon

All classes commencing before 2:00p.m. will be cancelled.

Between 12:00 noon and 4:30 p.m.

All classes commencing at any time from 12:00 noon and before 6:30 p.m. will be cancelled.

From 4:30 p.m.All classes commencing from 4:30 p.m. onward will be cancelled.

When the Hong Kong Observatory announces during the time/period specified that Signal No. 8 or above is lowered:

Before or at 12:00 noonAll classes commencing from 2:00 p.m. will be held as scheduled.

Before or at 4:30 p.m.All classes commencing from 6:30 p.m. will be held as scheduled.

Arrangements for Classes ALREADY STARTED

Arrangements will be made by Departments to release students to go home as soon as possible.Please refer to the AS Student Handbook for detail information.

Arrangements during Bad Weather

Classes will be held as scheduled.

Classes will be held as scheduled unless the University announces the suspension of these activities.

Arrangements for Classes NOT YET STARTED

Warningissued

Between 6:30 a.m. and 12: 00 noon

All classes commencing before 2:00 p.m. will be cancelled.

Between 12:00 noon and 4:30 p.m.

All classes commencing at any time from 12:00 noon and before 6:30 p.m. will be cancelled.

From 4:30 p.m.All classes commencing from 4:30 p.m. onward will be cancelled.

Warning cancelled

Before or at 12:00 noonAll classes scheduled at or after 2:00 p.m. will be held as scheduled unless otherwise announced by the University.

Before or at 4:30 p.m.All Evening classes which commence at or after 6:30 p.m. will be held as scheduled unless otherwise announced by the University.

Please refer to the AS Student Handbook for detail information.

Student Feedback

• Please have your comments,

suggestions, queries and complaints to

the IC, through

• Your IC Programme Leader

• Class Representative Meeting / Student Liaison

Committee

• Student Feedback Questionnaire (eSFQ)

• Training Feedback Questionnaire (TFQ)

• Complaints and Appeals

• Student Suggestion Form

• Email to the General Office

Appeal Against Assessment Results

• A student should make the appeal in writing to

the Head of his / her hosting department no later

than 7 working days upon the pubic

announcement of the overall examination

results.

• He / she should give a complete account of the

grounds for the appeal in the letter, and provide

any supporting evidence to IC for consideration.

Access to IC Information

IC Notice Board

IC Student Enquiry Counter

IC Website – http://www.ic.polyu.edu.hk

PolyU e-mail account

Departmental Offices

IC Facebook –

https://www.facebook.com/HongKongPolyUIC

IC Student Affairs Officer

• Ir Dr Martin Wong

Tel: 2766-7625

Location: W309i

• Ir Jonathan Chung

Tel: 2766-7602

Location: W502m

The End

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