Basics of ConstructionLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

The students gain the basic skills regarding construction field and its siginificance in society. The students familiarise themselves with the organisations and companies and legislation of the industry. They gain more skills in becoming a professional in the field of construction.

Content

• Introduction to UAS studies.
• Developmet of construction industry in Finland and internationally.
• Basic skills of well-being. Information sources of construction, land use and construction legislation.
• On-going construction sites and drawings.
• The students also take the test for the occupational safety card.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student can list the parties to a construction project and the operators in the field.
The student knows how to define the structure of the real estate and construction industry.
The student knows the information sources and regulations in the field.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student can list the parties to a construction project and the actors in the field, as well as their key tasks.
The student knows how to define the structure of the real estate and construction industry and their importance for the national economy.
The student knows the information sources and regulations of the field and knows how to search for information from them in a guided manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can list the parties to a construction project and the actors in the field, as well as their key tasks in the various phases of the construction project.
The student knows how to define the structure of the real estate and construction industry and their importance for the national economy.
The student knows the information sources and regulations of the field and knows how to search for information from them and apply it independently.