5 ECTS
Secondary Dimensional Control Activities in Excavation
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Module Description
This module focuses on the competencies, knowledge, and skills required from a Level 4 Excavation Plant Supervisor (which is one of the requirements to becoming an Excavations Contractor).
Therefore, as required, its content and learning outcomes reflect very closely the MFHEA MQF Level 4 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for this occupation.
This module tackles dimensional control and the process of carrying out secondary dimensional control activities for excavation operations. Students will be exposed as to how to correctly use ancillary equipment and tools to perform secondary dimensional control work.
Furthermore, students will also learn how to identify miscalculations in measurements and the importance of reporting any issues which may affect the excavation work activities.
Entry Requirements
- A general Level 3 standard of education including the completion of a compulsory education and/or, O´levels, and/or a related Level 3 qualification.
- A good level of communication in English.
- Individuals currently working and/or having previous experience in the construction industry.
- The maturity clause can be applied to those students who have experience, but do not possess the required entry qualifications. Their experiences will be verified through an interview with a board of experts appointed by IDEA Academy.
- The maximum number of credits that may be gained as a result of the RPL process at IDEA Academy will not exceed 50% of the qualification/award chosen by the individual for formal learning.
Target Audience
- Individuals who aspire to advance further in their construction studies, particularly in excavation.
- Individuals who aspire to achieve competencies as excavation plant supervisors.
Career Paths
The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include, but are not limited to:
- Excavation Plant Supervisor
This programme constitutes a Level 4 certification in Excavation Plant Supervision, which is a requirement for attaining the licence of an Excavations Contractor. It is also a requirement (according to the Legal Notice no. 166 of 2023) that a programme of this nature should very closely reflect the related NOS.
How you’ll be assessed
The course comprises:
- Evening classes for part-time courses.
- Classes held throughout the day for full-time courses.
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out via two mandatory components:
- Modular Assessment
- Project Assessment
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Module Intake Dates
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Interpret information associated with dimensional control in excavation.
- Promote and ensure an adequate health and safety work environment in an excavation setting when carrying out secondary dimensional control activities.
- Make use of the appropriate resources for the excavation work programme.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the process of setting out secondary dimensional control equipment.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Interpret information associated with dimensional control in excavation.
- Promote and ensure an adequate health and safety work environment in an excavation setting when carrying out secondary dimensional control activities.
- Make use of the appropriate resources for the excavation work programme.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the process of setting out secondary dimensional control equipment.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Follow organisational procedures and regulations when giving instructions to other team members with regard to the reporting of inaccurate information.
- Make sure that health and safety regulations are being adhered to on the workplace and that the health and safety equipment is being used appropriately.
- Select and make correct use of the tools and ancillary equipment for carrying out secondary dimensional control activities.
- Ensure that the work area is maintained and secured.
- Practice proper and effective communication with other team members.
- Abide by organisational procedures and regulations to ensure the protection of levelling and setting out equipment.
- Check for and identify errors caused by calculations of measurements, the transfer of alignments and levels, and the use of incorrect alignments and levels.
- Report issues which may hinder the schedule of the work activities.
Module-Specific Learner Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the process of installing and maintaining dimensional control and levelling and setting out equipment, whilst making use of the appropriate tools.
- Comply with the plant operators’ requirements in the transferring of alignments and levels.
- Locate and describe reference points (datums).
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to find, download, and upload assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials, etc.