Basics of Construction (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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 (course unit)

Orientation week, 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) (course unit)

The student is able to identify and define the basics of the course and solve simple questions
applications that are similar to the tasks being handled.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student is able to choose the most suitable one by applying and comparing different options

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

In addition to the above, the student has a comprehensive understanding of the course topics and their use
problem solving; and the ability to present, analyze, and justify logically handled issues and methods of solution.

Exam schedules

Sovitaan opintojakson alussa

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti 80 %
Harjoitustyöt 20 %

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Oppitunnit
Harjoitustyöt

Learning materials

Opintojakson materiaali Tuni Moodlessa
Korttikoulutusten materiaalit jaetaan koulutuksissa

Student workload

Normaali opintopistemäärän työtuntimäärä

Content scheduling

Rakennusalan perusteet -luennot ja harjoitukset
Työturvallisuuskortti
Tulityökortti

Practical training and working life cooperation

Vierailevat luennoisijat
Vierailut työmailla
tms.