Architectural Placement (Working Learning) (U00828)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : ACE-3-ADPlaceWL

The Architectural Design Placement (working learning) is an honours level course which gives an opportunity for workplace learning. An introductory short course is undertaken in Semester 1. The Placement period is a continuous period of recognised employment (or related activity) during which a student undertakes a programme of work experience in an architect's office or similar place of work. Understanding of aspects of architectural practice is tested through on-line submissions.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Entry to Architectural Design Honours

? Co-requisites : Architectural Design Theory (U00829), Technology & Environment 3 (U00740), Architectural Design Option 1 (U00739)

? Prohibited combinations : The course can only be taken by students enrolled in the MA(Hons) Architectural Design degree

? Costs : Travel and subsistence incurred in undertaking workplace learning - for which the studenet will normally be re-imbursed by his/her employer

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Architecture - Design, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	13:00	13:50	Lecture Theatre 270, Old College	Central

? Additional Class Information : Weeks 10-11 Introductory course
Semester 2 None -The Placement (working learning) occurs during the student's period in employment

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To gain professional experience in the workplace
To develop an awareness of:
- The principles of business management and how an architectural practice operates
To gain knowledge of:
- How buildings are designed and built in the context of architectural and professional practice and the framework of the construction industry within which it operates
- The regulatory requirements, including the needs of the disabled, health and safety legislation and building regulations and development control, that guide building construction
To develop an ability to:
- Manage and appraise their own working practices, whether working independently or collaboratively.