BILD314 – Building Envelope
Module code
BILD314
Module title
Building Envelope
Prescription
To provide students with the general practical and theoretical knowledge of the principles related to weather tightness in plumbing and gasfitting and to further develop work-readiness capabilities.
Programmes
- TC1803
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Work safely at heights.
Describe the main principles of weather tightness in plumbing and gasfitting.
Describe methods of preserving the structural integrity and prevention of damage to property.
Install watertight roof and wall cladding pipe penetration systems.
Install basic roof cladding and flashings e.g. corrugated steel system. - Content
- -Building science
-Flashings
-Roofing maintenance
-Penetrations
-Working at heights
-Work-readiness capabilities
-PPE
-Time keeping
-Portfolio building
-Teamwork
-Task sheets
-Customer service skills
-Communication skills
-Tools, materials, equipment and work area care
-Specifications
-Drawings and symbols
-Basic calculations
-Working efficiently
-Discussing work tasks in a professional manner
-Toolbox meetings (Hazard Identification)
-Regulations and PGDB Licence system - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- The primary method of delivering the learning material is Project-based Learning. The teaching and learning material may incorporate workshop activities, laboratory tasks, lectures, online research, training videos, tutor directed learning, student managed learning, individual and group work.
Assessments will be a mix of formal and informal, conducted in group and individual settings. Observational assessments will also be used where appropriate.
Regular feedback to students will be provided including assessment results.
Over the course of a series of projects, it is anticipated that students will develop the skills and knowledge to meet or exceed the learning outcomes. These projects will provide the students with the opportunity to progressively develop their confidence and proficiency. - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this module is mixed mode. The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, the student must complete and submit all components and gain a mark of at least 50 for each achievement-based component within the portfolio. Students must also meet all of the requirements of the competency-based tasks to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks achieved in the achievement-based tasks.
