Pearson BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals specification in Construction and the Built Environment (QCF)

Pearson BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals specification in Construction and the Built Environment (QCF) Understand sustainable construction strategies Sustainable construction strategies: environmental concerns; deforestation and manageable forestry; energy efficiency and insulation; alternative energy sources; embedded energy costs 5 Understand the alteration, remediation and safe demolition of complex structures Alteration and remediation: project feasibility; underpinning; temporary support; modern conversion; adaptation and refurbishment techniques Demolition methods and procedures: legal constraints e.g. building control constraints; health and safety considerations, CDM requirements UNIT 8: TECHNOLOGY OF COMPLEX BUILDINGS Pearson BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment (QCF) – Specification – Issue 4 – June 2016 © Pearson Education Limited 2016 41 Learning outcomes and assessment criteria Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit a learner will: Assessment criteria for pass The learner can: LO1 Understand the materials and construction methods used for multi-storey buildings 1.1 discuss the types of structural design used for multi-storey buildings 1.2 analyse the construction techniques used for multi-storey buildings 1.3 justify the materials specification for given multistorey designs LO2 Know the systems used to provide flexibility for internal layouts 2.1 describe the systems used to provide flexibility of spatial planning 2.2 describe how the choice of internal system layout can impact on building services LO3 Understand the features of buildability 3.1 analyse buildability in terms of health and safety, efficiency, economy and quality of construction projects LO4 Understand sustainable construction strategies 4.1 discuss the key features of sustainable construction strategies 4.2 explain how sustainable construction strategies benefit both modern and traditional methods of construction 4.3 evaluate construction methods and spatial planning used for multi-storey buildings in relation to sustainable construction strategies LO5 Understand the alteration, remediation and safe demolition of complex structures 5.1 analyse alteration and repair techniques used to meet the needs of future occupiers of buildings 5.2 evaluate the methods used to demolish structures referring to associated documentation and compliance with legal constraints UNIT 8: TECHNOLOGY OF COMPLEX BUILDINGS Pearson BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment (QCF) – Specification – Issue 4 – June 2016 © Pearson Education Limited 2016 42 Guidance Links This unit links with other BTEC HN Construction and the Built Environment units, for example: • Unit 6: Health, Safety and Welfare for Construction and the Built Environment • Unit 7: Construction and Maintenance of Buildings • Unit 12: Conversion and Adaptation of Buildings • Unit 13: Environmental Impact of Construction • Unit 20: Construction Methods and Design Solutions • Unit 22: Structural Behaviour and Detailing • Unit 23: Advanced Measurement for Construction • Unit 25: Design Technology for Construction • Unit 26: Properties and Performance of Construction Materials. The content of this unit has been designed and mapped against the current CIC National Occupational Standards and the current NVQs at levels 4 and 5. Completion of the learning outcomes will contribute knowledge, understanding and skills towards the evidence requirements of the NVQs. • See Annexe B for summary of mapping information to NVQs. This unit has also been mapped to illustrate the links to the NQF units. • See Annexe D for summary of mapping information to NQF units. Essential requirements Construction methods and practices must comply with health, safety and welfare legislation. CDM Safety Plans are important in linking design and build aspects together in order to avoid risk. Employer engagement and vocational contexts Tutors should organise site visits, for example practical audits of centre buildings to determine their environmental credentials. To ensure site visits are successful tutors should outline the aims and objectives of the visits, conduct preparatory briefings and encourage learners to work in teams and present their findings to the other groups. Tutors should organise presentations by visiting speakers, for example designers outlining methods used to design out potential building defects and/or building surveyors explaining the methods of eradicating common defects. Tutors should use real-life case studies, for example investigations into modern internal layout systems, structural frame types for multi-storey buildings and/or methods used for demolishing complex buildings. UNIT 9: LAW AND CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Pearson BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment (QCF) – Specification – Issue 4 – June 2016 © Pearson Education Limited 2016 43 Unit 9: Law and Contract for Construction and the Built Environment Unit code: R/601/1257 QCF level: 4 Credit value: 15 • Aim This unit provides learners with an opportunity to gain a knowledge and understanding of the principles and procedures of law as applied to the construction and built environment sector. • Unit abstract This unit will enable learners to develop an understanding of the national legal system, the Law of Contract and the liabilities and responsibilities of each party to a contract. Learners will also develop a working knowledge of the legal principles, procedures and requirements relating to the different types of contract used when undertaking national or international construction or civil engineering projects. • Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit a learner will: 1 Understand the principles and procedures of law and legislation as applied to the construction and built environment sector 2 Understand the liabilities and responsibilities of parties to construction contracts 3 Know the principles and procedures of law used to ensure the effective organisation and practice of construction companies 4 Know the legal principles and requirements used when undertaking construction projects in Europe. UNIT 9: LAW AND CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Pearson BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Construction and the Built Environment (QCF) – Specification – Issue 4 – June 2016 © Pearson Education Limited 2016 44 Unit content 1 Understand the principles and procedures of law and legislation as applied to the construction and built environment sector Construction law: the workings of the national legal system; the legal structures; principles of arbitration; alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and adjudication; Common Law; industrial tribunals; the nature of tort; the law of tort (significance for the construction and built environment sector); negligence; nuisance; trespass; statutory duties; liability 2 Understand the liabilities and responsibilities of parties to construction contracts Liabilities and responsibilities: concept of contract as enforceable agreement; identification of main parties to contract; description of the responsibilities of main parties; contractual liabilities of main parties 3 Know the principles and procedures of law used to ensure the effective organisation and practice of construction companies Law relating to organisation and practice of construction companies: company law; legal status of companies; employment law; law of land and property; sale; purchase and rental of goods; health, safety and welfare; employer liability; sub-contractor tax requirements 4 Know the legal principles and requirements used when undertaking construction projects in Europe European legal requirements: principal requirements of the European legal system; tort; employment law; company law; contract law