Launch of the CIOB Education Framework and Accreditation Process 2007

Curriculum 2000-06
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Level 3: Synthesis and evaluation

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Level 2: Analysis and application

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Construction

Level 1: Principles and context

Technology

Environment

Specialism Skills

The Review

The review has referenced recent drivers of change with regard to the output standards of construction education. These are namely: i) To map closely to the CIC Common Graduate Learning Outcomes, ii) National Occupational Standards, iii) To incorporate feedback and view points concerning the review of health and safety for education by the HSE and the CIOB Health & Safety Caucus and iv) The increasing emphasis upon the reduction of carbon emissions arising from the construction process arising from the Kyoto agreement on climate change, the Stern Report and recent changes in regulatory and design criteria for buildings v) Relevance of the framework to an increasingly international market place whereby CIOB standards are applicable to the training and education of professional construction professionals across the globe.

The Framework
Includes: The acquisition of a core of common knowledge. The inclusion of a diverse range of specialisms. The creation of a multi-disciplinary practice base, built on the development of a body of knowledge, research and practice. The reflection of current cultural and social values in producing and managing the built environment. The development of an awareness of ethical responsibilities and professional conduct. The development of key learning skills and the development of personal attributes which are central to the role of the chartered builder.

Structure
Level 3: Synthesis and evaluation by the integration of subject themes Construction Technology 3 Construction Environment & Management 3 Specialsim 3 Skills 3

Level 2: Analysis and application Construction Technology 2 Construction Environment 2 Specialsim 2 Skills 2

Level 1: Principles and context Construction Technology 1 Construction Environment 1 Specialism 1 Skills 1

Education Framework

Principles

The boundaries between levels and components are designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable programmes to be developed with appropriate justifications, Coherent integration of disciplines and progression Progression of knowledge and its application throughout the learning programmes The learning outcomes are not intended to be a set of prescriptive module titles, but to frame a base of learning and assessment. The quality of assessment is viewed as a balance between the academic assessment of knowledge, application and innovation and the demonstration of practice in an appropriate context. Providers should design courses that exploit the strengths of their organisations.

Level 1 Construction Technology

Learning Outcome To appreciate the key factors affecting foundation design. To demonstrate an understanding of the performance ratings, interaction and placement of structural and non-structural components of buildings. Indicative Range Soil and rock types, S.I. techniques, H&S issues including temporary support to excavations, contaminated land, ground improvement, foundation design, detailing and placement. Structural elements: Foundations, floors, walls, columns, beams, slabs, roofs including the use of traditional and modern construction systems including awareness of heritage and sustainable construction methods. Non structural elements: cladding, doors windows, partitions and ceilings.

To understand and interpret the fundamentals of structural behaviour.

To describe the properties of building materials and understand their performance characteristics with regard to the natural environment and their impact upon it.

Loads, stresses, tension, compression, bending, shear, torsion, deflection including simple design processes.
Typical construction materials, including manufacture and use of: Natural and manmade stone, brick, cements, mortars and concrete, steel, other metals, timber and timber products, nonferrous metal, glass, plastics and polymer products, plaster, paint, bituminous materials, recycled products and achieving sustainable buildings.

Level 1 Construction Technology

To describe the effects of natural and man made phenomena upon the life cycle of building materials. Performance issues including: Chemical, electro-chemical, biochemical, radiation, heat loss and gain, movement, moisture loss and ingress including rising dampness, condensation and penetrating rain. Performance concepts such as: Thermal capacity and insulation, vapour and condensation, ventilation, natural and artificial lighting, smoke, fire, sound, weather. Building Regulation control including the conservation of energy, carbon emissions and performance control. Building services, including water: cold and hot water supply and sewerage. Power including fossil and renewable resources. Communication. Human comfort including heating, cooling and ventilation. Fire and security protection. Linear, angular, tacheometric, geodetic. To integrate the basic scientific principles in the context of the built environment and understand their relevance to building design and performance.

To appreciate the function and design of building services.

To explain the basic principles of land surveying. To demonstrate a satisfactory competence in land surveying.

Tape, level, theodolite, use of total station. The capture, use and retrieval of data. Levelling, traverse and setting out.

Level 1 Construction Environment

Learning Outcome To describe the nature and extent of the national and international construction industry. To describe and apply the social and economic performance requirements of the construction process. To demonstrate an understanding of the legal system in application to the construction process in terms of contract performance, obligations, tort and statutory requirements. To describe the economic principles of the construction industry. Their application and significance to the sector and the principles of management, business operation and commercial risk as they apply to the construction industry. To describe the elements of the design and construction processes. Indicative Range Output, scope, history. Social, political and cultural issues and their implications and significance to planning, design, development and use of the built environment. The impact of developments upon the environment and society at large. To include the national legal system including civil and criminal law, tort, contract, property, H&S, environment, statutory control and constraints on action and interaction.

Macro and micro economic principles including supply/demand and their relevance to the construction industry. Market, structure and dynamics, land, materials, plant, labour, finance. The principles of business management including the development of management science, human relations and HRM, business operation, commercial risk. Concept, brief, feasibility, design, current procurement methods, planning, execution, operation, maintenance, disposal, re-use of property. The make up on the construction professions and their roles. The input of the construction professions to the design process through integrated teams.

Level 1 Specialism
Learning Outcome Principles Indicative Range

Contextualisation

Application to the Construction Process.

Key issues.

The use of best practice.

Level 1 Skills
Learning Outcome To acquire, develop and use communication skills. Indicative Range To demonstrate the ability to product original, clear and lucid written reports. Complete an oral presentation to a peer group. Demonstrate an ability to prepare a curriculum vitae and undertake a mock interview. Process and manipulate numerical information, conduct basic mathematical operations. Evaluate, interpret and present graphical and tabulated data.

To demonstrate an ability to process, use and present analytical information, including the use of the necessary range of numerical methods for calculating, checking, presenting and communicating solutions to problems. To demonstrate an ability to research and use textual sources of information. To demonstrate the ability to use basic ICT skills.

The use of the library, accessing textual information including texts and journals. Referencing and using references in report writing. Use of hardware and peripherals. Management of files. Ability to use office software including word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. Use of the internet and email. Ability to write to html and create simple web sites. Understanding of the use of construction applications including: programming and cost information as examples.

Level 1 Skills
To demonstrate the ability to work with others. Group discussions, project work, preparing & presenting information, effective teamwork, developing group dynamics, produce goals, review and evaluate progress.

To agree a personal learning plan and record progress against that plan.

The planning, undertaking and recording of achievement, review and identify learning needs and resources, the demonstration of personal development through the process. For example, using the CIOB RAPID programme for recording achievement will provide a suitable vehicle for the demonstration of personal development.

To demonstrate an understanding and use of health and safety as it applies to the working environment.

Awareness of personal and the managerial responsibility for H&S. Awareness of safe working practices in the learning environment for self, others and environment. To prepare for site visits and communicate that process to others. Ability to conduct a risk assessment in a real or simulated working environment. Use of PPE.

Level 2 Construction Technology

Learning Outcome To understand and apply further concepts in ground technology and engineering techniques. Indicative Range Site investigation, ground water, ground stabilisation, soil mechanics, adjacent structures, the design of deep foundations and basements, dewatering and stabilisation. Complex foundations and piling. The impact of structure solutions upon superstructure. Ground movement and design solutions. Excavations and associated safety issues, roads & services, formwork, reinforcement, materials selection component installation. Off site manufacture and modern methods of construction. Frames, stability and movement considerations. The use of in situ concrete, steel and timber frame erection, precast concrete. Building systems and processes. The selection, design and installation of building cladding, fixing, performance and detailing.

To evaluate the characteristics of various construction techniques and materials and their effect on building production. To analyse the design of the superstructure for commercial and multi-storey buildings. To appraise the provision of non structural cladding and internal partitions.

Level 2 Construction Technology

To gain an understanding of the design and installation of building services. The review of the selection and operation of building services systems for commercial and multi-storey structures. Heating and cooling. Fire, safety and security. Movement and circulation. Ventilation and conditioning. Energy and carbon management and intelligent buildings. Architecture/aesthetics, integrated design, industrialised building, refurbishment, change of use, environmental sustainability & legislation, clients & user requirements, design factors including safe design methods, fitness for purpose, design information, modification, communication, environmental, social political & cultural issues in design & development.

To critically review the design process and integrate the various technology-related issues to the development of the built environment.

To apply construction knowledge to the use and operation of buildings.

Performance and service life issues. The principles of the life time operation. Building maintenance, management and the reuse of property, structures and services. Asset management. The integration of sustainable technologies and systems in the building design and production processes. Waste minimisation, control, sorting, closed loop recycling and disposal options.

To understand the design and use of sustainable construction including the environmental impact of buildings.

Level 2 Construction Environment

Learning Outcome To describe the concepts and obligations set by construction law. Indicative Range Contracts, liabilities, negligence, trespass, nuisance, breach of contract, damages, third parties, risks, insurance, warranties, covenants, employment law. The impact upon the construction management process. Corporate responsibility for safe working practices. Procurement methods. The review of contract law and its management, Problem resolution and the use of innovative solutions. Project scope, planning and development. Commercial risk factors. Markets, property finance, investment, land building purchase, partnerships, sale and rental strategy, bespoke and speculative development, letting, disposal. CDM procedures (or equivalent relating safe design and safe management): the safety plan and safety file or equivalent documentation controls to aid safe design and safe processes on site. Hazard identification and risk management. The construction site and H&S procedures.

To apply knowledge to the management of the procurement process. To demonstrate an appreciation of the various aspects of property development.

To understand, interpret and apply health, safety and welfare issues in the context of building production

Level 2 Specialism
Learning Outcome Principles Indicative Range

Contextualisation

Application to the Construction Process.

Key issues.

The use of best practice.

Level 2 Skills
Learning Outcome Indicative Range

To demonstrate applied communication and analytical skills. To apply ICT skills to the construction process.

Oral and written presentation. The use of numerical information and graphical techniques. Presentation skills. The demonstration of uses in the construction environment. Information handling, reports, spreadsheets, preparing & presenting information for construction projects. Using construction applications. Using CAD to create drawings and / or the management and manipulation of data. Appreciate the opportunities arising and the use of multidimensional information. The management and presentation of digital project information Non routine and unfamiliar problem solution. The solution of practical and creative solutions. Definition of the project, hypothesis design, identification, gathering and analysis of information needs, formulate conclusions, referencing. Preparation and presentation of a report. Leadership, delegation, teamwork, negotiation, decision making. Project definition, design, planning and programming. Quality and risk management systems and issues. Project review and continuous improvement cycles.

To acquire and apply research skills including the definition, investigation and analysis of problems

To demonstrate the understanding and application of project management skills to construction projects.

Level 2 Skills
To develop and apply project leadership to the construction process. Understanding the needs of clients, customers, users and society. Appreciation of the wider project team and other professional needs. Working in integrated teams. The importance of design information, its development and communication to other parties. Problem solving, foster & promote working relationships, develop methods of avoiding and resolving conflict. Analytical approach to non-routine problems, application of judgement to provide solutions, integrated teamwork & benefits. The principles of professional ethics and values across the industry, professional judgement and duty of care. The planning, undertaking and recording of achievement, review and identify learning needs and resources, the demonstration of personal development through the process. The CIOB RAPID programme for recording achievement will provide a suitable vehicle for the demonstration of personal development. Hold a recognised health and safety qualification. Awareness of site and process based risks. Understand safety management processes and hazard mitigation measures.

To develop, maintain and encourage constructive working relationships which seek to avoid or resolve conflicts and differences. To understand and appreciate the use of professional ethics in the construction process. To manage a personal learning plan, reflect upon practice and provide improvements and to demonstrate the results by appropriate means. To apply and use health and safety management skills in the workplace.

Level 3
Learning Outcome Construction Technology To demonstrate an integration of knowledge and skills of construction technology within a construction environment. Construction Environment & Management To demonstrate a critical approach to project and site management skills through team work and continuous improvement. This outcome could be achieved in the context of a real or simulated group project. Project and role definition, team selection, target setting, operational and production control, decision making, problem solving, feedback, analysis, subsequent action. Management factors include planning and programme, resource, production, health & safety, quality systems and defect control, cost and value, HR, environment. Review health and safety, risk management and contingency approaches to the management of projects. This will depend on the functional specialism and will be assessed accordingly. This outcome could be achieved via a project based scenario or applied study that demonstrates integration, current issues, future challenges and environmental awareness. Indicative Range

To apply and review health and safety management systems. Specialism To develop an evaluative approach to the study of the chosen specialism and to show its integration within the total building process.

Level 3
Skills To demonstrate the manage and control of the personal learning plan, the record of its achievement, the reflective evaluation of its success and to update this plan for future uses. The further demonstration of control over career development, the review and identification of learning needs and resources, the use of planned Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and the use of the recording of achievement as a development of life long learning will satisfy this outcome.

To plan, implement and conduct a programme of research and to demonstrate an understanding and development of innovation in practice in this study.

Research skills. Research project and/or in depth project or study in an applied area.

Specialist Areas
Discipline Area Commercial Management < Indicative Degree Titles Commercial Management Quantity Surveying Construction Management Project Management Architectural Technology Civil Engineering Facilities Management Building Surveying

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Masters Programmes

A critical awareness of current issues in construction/property informed by epistemological issues and leading edge research and practice. A high level capacity to undertake and reflect upon complex project decision-making and associated risk management. An in-depth knowledge of health and safety issues. An advanced ability to evaluate the rigour and validity of published research. An understanding of professional ethics with an ability to apply ethical values to situations and choices. A thorough understanding of issues of sustainability and other environmental considerations. A high level ability to conduct research using appropriate data sources and methodologies, to analyse results and to articulate findings.

Structure
Pre-requisite knowledge
Construction Technology Construction Environment

Masters level M
Professional Context Specialism Skills Dissertation

Pre-requisite Construction Technology

Learning Outcome Appreciate the key factors affecting foundation design and understand ground engineering techniques. Understand the functions of basic structural and non-structural members in buildings. Understand the nature and properties of building materials. Appreciate the design and functions of building services. Range Soil/rock types, S.I techniques, H&S issues, contaminated land, ground improvement.

Foundations, floors, walls, columns, beams, slabs, partitions, ceilings, roofs.

Stone, brick, concrete, steel, timber, non-ferrous metal, glass, plastic, plaster, paint. Water, gas, electricity, phone, cable and satellite, sewerage, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, energy and carbon emissions management.

Pre-requisite Construction Environment

Learning Outcome Understand the nature of the construction and property industry. Understand the economics of the construction and property industry. Understand and apply a knowledge of the legal process in as much as it affects the construction and property industry. Understand the concepts and constraints imposed by construction and property law. Understand and interpret health, safety, welfare and environmental issues in the context of building production and use Range Output, scope, history. Market, structure, land, materials, plant, labour, finance, supply and demand, management, business operation, commercial risk. Civil and criminal law, tort, contract, property, H&S, environment, statutory control and constraints on action and interaction. Planning, social, material, technological, environmental.

Safety plan, CDM procedures or equivalent, hazard and risk management, site H&S procedures, waste, pollution, recycling.

Level M Specialism
Learning Outcome Principles Indicative Range

Contextualisation

Application to the construction process

Key issues

Level M Skills
Learning Outcome Range Critical thinking and creativity. Managing creative processes in self and others, organising thoughts, analysis, synthesis and critical appraisal. Capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit value, define terms adequately, generalise appropriately Establishing criteria using appropriate decision techniques. Identifying, formulating and solving strategic problems, ability to create, identify and evaluate options, ability to implement and review decisions Application of mathematical skills, interpretation, dissemination and evaluation, as Oral, written, presentation Verbal/numerical documents, e-mail, website

Complex problem solving and decision making.

Numeracy and quantitative skills. Demonstrate effective communication skills. Demonstrate competency in the use of ICT.

Demonstrate high level management skills

Leadership, delegation, teamwork, negotiation, decision making, problem solving, foster & promote working relationships, develop methods of conflict, avoiding & resolving conflict, analytical approach to non-routine problems, application of judgement to provide solutions, integrated teamwork & benefits.
Define project, identify, gather and analyse information needed, formulate conclusions, prepare and present report.

Demonstrate advanced research skills

Agree personal learning plan and record progress

As noted within indicative core learning outcomes.

Level M Professional Context

Learning Outcome Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues in construction/property Demonstrate an ability to undertake and reflect upon complex project decision making and associated risk management Indicative range Informed by epistemological issues and leading edge research and practice. Strategic approaches and techniques used to manage the implementation of projects. Evaluating and managing risk use of models. Conceptual framework for rational decision-making in the construction and property industry. Integrating risk assessment into the decision making process. Recognise safety and health hazards present in the workplace and the types of control measures needed to manage them. Understand the main legal responsibilities of employers and managers, including COSHH, CDM and / or equivalents concerning safe management of design, process and materials and risk management. Nature of Professionalism. Morality, negligence, integrity, responsibility. Commercialism, liability, change, risk. Evaluation of issues confronting practicing professionals. Understanding of the "hidden costs" of ethical decisions. Sustainability: origins/concept/definitions, recent developments at national and international levels. Functions, operation and critical evaluation of environmental assessment. Management theory, HRM procedures, organisational theory, finance, economics, marketing. Benchmarking, identifying the need for change, strategic development, change management.

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of health and safety issues.

Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics with an ability to apply ethical values to situations and choices. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of issues of sustainability and other environmental considerations Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of management theory in the construction/property fields.

Level M Dissertation
Learning Outcome Range

Accreditation Process 2007

CIOB Accredits

Centres and Courses

Accredited Centre Status (ACS)

This is aimed at institutions who are able to deliver a suite of CIOB recognised programmes A defined centre of provision that values CIOB and delivers a focused range of academic provision including research and knowledge transfer that integrates with the CIOBs values and policies

ACS Process
The completion of 9 templates. Each template includes the provision of a written statement of not more than 500 words with additional evidence in the form of key performance indicators and / or appended written document as appropriate. The templates are designed to be developed as working tools to aid the teaching institution and CIOBs accreditation panel to review and report actions as the accreditation process develops towards its final conclusion.

Criteria
ACS 1. Strategic and Operational Planning: Policy Formation ACS 2. Institutional Setting ACS 3. CIOB Ethos and Professional Development ACS 4. Industrial Context ACS 5. Staffing & Staff Development ACS 6. Learning Environment & Resources ACS 7. Quality Assurance & Enhancement ACS 8. Corporate and Social Responsibility ACS 9. Management of Health & Safety

Criteria
ACS 1. Strategic and Operational Planning: Policy Formation
Criteria: To determine extent of strategic and operational planning in (a) the establishment and future development of programmes, (b) the continued operation of the existing programmes and (c) the contribution to knowledge and best practice

ACS 2. Institutional Setting

Criteria: The Institution and ACS should demonstrate the value ascribed to the programme in terms of its status, continuity, resource provision and validity. As part of this, the means by which the role of the professional builder is identified and nurtured should be clearly in evidence.

ACS 3. CIOB Ethos and Professional Development

Criteria Evaluating engendered approach to incorporation of CIOB standards of professional integrity, ethics, diversity and development. Promotion of links and integration with CIOB regions and events to market work of CIOB across the construction industry

Criteria

ACS 4. Industrial Context

Criteria: Liaison and development initiatives with industry partners to ensure programme validity. The provision should have a clear and progressive vocational relevance, which prepares students for employment and the lifelong learning necessary for career change and development.

ACS 5. Staffing & Staff Development

Criteria: Allocation and development of academic and support staff for management, delivery and ancillary aspects of the programme(s)

ACS 6. Learning Environment & Resources

Criteria: Level and appropriate facilities and resources to support the programme(s) and student requirements

Criteria

ACS 7. Quality Assurance & Enhancement

Criteria: Operation of QA and enhancement policies to ensure continual maintenance and probity of standards relating to course delivery

ACS 8. Corporate and Social Responsibility

Criteria: Review of policies and facilities to ensure inclusion and plans for improvement

ACS 9. Management of Health & Safety

Criteria: The approach to Health and Safety should be demonstrated as a core commitment to the management of academic provision and to the delivery teaching and learning.

Course Accreditation
The new requirements include: Descriptive element KPI data Appended documentation where necessary

Criteria
AP 1. Programme Aims & Objectives Criteria: Programmes to have clearly stated aims and objectives which guide curriculum in achieving balance of academic and vocational outcomes, consistent with CIOB expectations AP 2. Programme Structure & Content Criteria: The composition of the programme in terms of its duration and timing, disposition of subjects, focus or emphasis and allocation of academic credit should relate clearly to stated aims and objectives denoting progression routes and credit transfer. Course submissions should be mapped against the CIOB Education framework. Institutions are expected to provide a detailed comparison against the respective levels of the framework with particular regard to learning outcomes.

Criteria

AP 3. Assessment & Feedback Criteria: Programme assessment regime and strategy coherent with mechanisms for feedback and support. AP 4. Student Perceptions Criteria: Active support, development and liaison with students to ensure tangible improvements in service and delivery AP 5. Course Mapping Criteria: Course submissions should be mapped against the CIOB Education framework. Institutions are expected to provide a detailed comparison against the respective levels of the framework with particular regard to learning outcomes. AP 6. Programme Information & Data Criteria: Submission of factual data with regard to the operation of the course

Example Mapping Template

Learning Outcome
To appreciate the key factors affecting foundation design. To demonstrate an understanding of the performance ratings, interaction and placement of structural and non-structural components of buildings. To understand and interpret the fundamentals of structural behaviour. To describe the properties of building materials and understand their performance characteristics with regard to the natural environment and their impact upon it.

Cross Reference to Programme Modules Module 1: Foundation design Module 2: Construction Principles

Method of Assessment Coursework assignment (5000 words) Group Project (5000 words)

Module 3: Structural Principles Module 4: Materials Science

Tutorial exercises programme of 4 project tasks Laboratory exercises programme of 10 tests

Review Process
Documentation set submitted templates, appended information in electronic format Rapporteur will review and provide comments These are reviewed by the accreditation panel Accreditation visits will take place for ACS submissions