Senior Lecturer in Built Environment

Construction Project Management - UH-000802

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.  Further information for <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">International Students can be found on their website</a>.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/">Section 3 of the Regulations for Awards.</a>
 The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section 1.5 of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-1/">Regulations for Awards</a>.
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk
Further information is available on the <a href="http://students.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing-disability-services/disabilityservices">disability services website.</a>  
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting our <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/">course finder website page</a>.
Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Huddersfield and the specific requirements of the course as follows:
Minimum 112-104 UCAS tariff points with at least 2 A levels as well as passes in five subjects at GCSE (including English and Math)
AND/OR         A Scottish Certification of Education with passes in 5 subjects including passes in four subjects at the higher level
AND/OR         National Diploma awarded by Ed Excel Foundation (formerly BTEC) in relevant subject area – Distinction, Distinction, Merit
AND/OR         The Irish Leaving Certificate with grades BBCC in 4 subjects at higher level
AND/OR         An European Baccalaureate
AND/OR         An International Baccalaureate (26 points or above)
AND/OR         A national certificate awarded by Ed Excel Foundation (formerly BTEC) in relevant subject area Distinction or above and 1 A-level at grade B or above.
AND/OR            Qualifications deemed equivalent to the above
Exceptionally, applicants whose qualifications do not conform to the standard requirements may be admitted on the basis of appropriate prior learning or experience.
A student seeking credit for advanced standing on the course under Section D3 of the University’s Regulations for Awards may claim accreditation for prior learning (APL) or for prior experiential learning (APEL) which is equivalent to that arising from relevant modules of study.  The School Accreditation and Validation Panel (SAVP) will look at each applicant individually to assess whether the applicant has acquired the necessary skills and knowledge deemed appropriate to be granted credit where applicable on the course. 
Mature and Overseas Students (considered on an individual basis)
Mature students with no or few formal qualifications will be considered for admission but will be expected to show their aptitude and suitability for the course.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries will be required to demonstrate that they have a suitable level of English, which would normally be a qualification such as IELTS at grade 6 or above, or equivalent and at least 5.5 in each component.

UH-000802 - Construction Project Management

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Honours Optional

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Level

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Structure

Certificate of Higher Education

Diploma of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science

Lead projects in a responsive and inclusive manner.

Experience of the digital technologies and BIM tools that supports construction project management functions.

The regulatory systems within which construction project management professions operate, for example, the planning and building control systems and their implications.

Professional ethics, conflict avoidance/dispute resolution; ethics impact on the operation of the profession and their influence on society, communities and the stakeholders at large.

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.

Work effectively with others within the context of a multidisciplinary team.

Proficiency in the application of task management and problem solving.

Critical evaluation of arguments and evidence and the application of these to construction project management contexts.

Produce professional reports in accordance with published conventions and/or client expectations, including executive summaries.

Locate, extract and analyse data from multiple construction related sources.

The context in which building, construction project management processes operate, including the legal; business; social; economic; health and safety; security; cultural; technological; physical; environmental; and global influences on its specialism.

Devise solutions to routine and unfamiliar problems, including collecting, analysing and interpreting data.

Awareness of contemporary issues facing the profession and driving change within it, for example, Lean Construction and the sustainability/environmental agenda.

Traditional and innovative methods of building construction, adaptation, retrofit and deconstruction.

The key concepts, theories and principles used in construction project management, including construction processes, techniques and materials; physical and financial appraisal of buildings; legal principles; economic theory; performance of buildings; resource management; whole life value and the application of business management theories.

Develop research skills to aid in the development of a cumulative element of original work.

Transfer skills acquired to deal with complex situations and contexts.

Independent and self-managed learning such that they can analyse their own personal strengths and weaknesses and formulate strategies for improvement.

Use effectively project management related ICT tools (including BIM based tools).

Demonstrate understanding of the significance of professional ethics and accountability.

Gather and summarise legal and other documents, citing evidence and make judgements.

UH-000802

Please note:  This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.

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<li>Induction packs sent to students prior to arrival at University followed by an induction programme for orientation and introducing study skills at the beginning of term.</li>
<li>Student handbook and on-line module guides.</li>
<li>Site visits (optional)</li>
<li>Specialist PC &amp; software applications</li>
<li>Virtual learning environment</li>
<li>Personal academic tutor system</li>
<li>Peer mentorship schemes such as PAL (peer assisted learning) are used to offer friendly, impartial advice and assistance, by students, for students, answering the questions that are not always posed to the academics</li>
<li>Academic Skills Tutor</li>
</ul>
Personal development planning is inherent in all modules. The first year module TFA1011 Construction Business and Law will introduce the concept of PDP to the students and they will have opportunities to plan their development in subsequent years. This will enhance their learning and address issues in line with University policy on PDP and encourage independent active learning. The student records their reflective thinking relevant to their own practice and the context in which it is situated at all levels of study in their formative and summative assignments.   The Year Two module TIA1029 Collaborative Project - Built Environment will provide the opportunity for the students to further develop their individual PDP in a collaborative environment and team role identification.
Preparation for placement and career opportunities is delivered through modules at both the intermediate and honours level. Professional practice assignments in the THA1030 module in the final year, prepare the student to be confident and to promote themselves and their work in a professional and ethical manner within a construction project management practice in the industry. PDP activities will be facilitated through e-Learning mechanisms in place at the university (VLE).