Advanced Civil Engineering

UNIT 37: ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING

Unit 37:

Advanced Civil Engineering

Unit code:

T/601/1316

QCF level:

5

Credit value:

15

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Aim

This unit enables learners to understand the methods and techniques used for specialised civil engineering projects and develop skills in solving problems arising from construction and civil engineering activities.

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Unit abstract

This unit provides learners with an understanding of specialised methods and techniques used in complex civil engineering activities. There is a strong theoretical understanding underpinning the study of this unit, and there will be considerable emphasis on learners understanding the selection of appropriate methods and resources through a variety of realistic case studies.

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit a learner will: 1

Understand the methods and techniques used in tunnelling activities

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Understand the methods and techniques used in hydraulic structures

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Understand the methods and techniques used in marine works

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Understand the methods and techniques used in highway construction and railway works

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Be able to solve problems arising from complex civil engineering activities.

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Unit content

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Understand the methods and techniques used in tunnelling activities Tunnelling activities: ground conditions eg hard rock, soft ground; ground support; cut and cover tunnelling; pipejacking; mini-tunnelling; construction of shafts

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Understand the methods and techniques used in hydraulic structures Constructing hydraulic structures: materials used eg earth, rockfill, concrete; ancillary works; canal and river works

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Understand the methods and techniques used in marine works Constructing marine works: cofferdams; caissons; sea walls; harbour works; coastal protection activities

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Understand the methods and techniques used in highway construction and railway works Constructing and maintaining carriageway works: rigid pavements; flexible pavements; railway works (provision of new track and ancillary structures)

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Be able to solve problems arising from complex civil engineering activities Factors affecting solutions to civil engineering problems: proper regard to health, safety and welfare; environmental issues; quality matters; technical and economic considerations; importance of resource plan, planning and programming; contingency plans; amendments as necessary

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria for pass

On successful completion of this unit a learner will:

The learner can:

LO1

1.1 explain construction methods for tunnelling

Understand the methods and techniques used in tunnelling activities

1.2 illustrate appropriate methods used in tunnels and shafts

LO2

2.1 explain construction methods for hydraulic structures

Understand the methods and techniques used in hydraulic structures

2.2 illustrate appropriate methods used in hydraulic structures

LO3

3.1 explain construction methods for marine works

Understand the methods and techniques used in marine works

3.2 illustrate appropriate methods used in marine works

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4.1 explain construction methods for highway and railway works

Understand the methods and techniques used in highway construction and railway works LO5 Be able to solve problems arising from complex civil engineering activities

4.2 illustrate appropriate methods used in highway construction and railway works 5.1 design appropriate solutions for complex civil engineering activities 5.2 produce a resource plan for civil engineering activities

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Guidance

Links This unit links with other Edexcel BTEC HN Construction and the Built Environment units, for example:

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Unit 1: Design Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment

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Unit 4: Management Principles and Application for Construction and the Built Environment

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Unit 13: Environmental Impact of Construction

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Unit 15: Production Management for Construction

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Unit 27: Site Surveying Procedures for Construction and the Built Environment

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Unit 33: Civil Engineering Technology

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Unit 38: Hydraulic Principles and Applications.

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.

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See Annexe B for summary of mapping information to NVQs.

This unit has also been mapped to illustrate the links to the NQF units.

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See Annexe D for summary of mapping information to NQF units.

Essential requirements It is essential that a culture of health and safety is embedded in all the units to ensure that the learners understand the importance and relevance of health and safety issues. Therefore there should be clearly signposted aspects of current legislation and health, safety and welfare implications throughout the delivery and assessment of this unit.

Employer engagement and vocational contexts Tutors should organise site visits to two different civil engineering works. To ensure site visits are successful tutors should brief learners on the of scope of works, health, safety and welfare requirements and associated problems with tunnelling, marine, highways or complex civil engineering works. Tutors should outline the aims and objectives of the visits and encourage learners to review the site visits and compare construction techniques used on site works. Tutors should organise presentations by visiting speakers, for example contractors to contextualise site visits. Tutors should use real-life case studies, based on site visits, for example, tunnelling and temporary works associated with earthworks and earthwork removal, and/or management of complex marine or highway civil engineering projects, including relevant health, safety and welfare requirements. Tutors should encourage learners to produce written solutions supported by oral presentations.

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