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, pass/fail (course unit)

Approved performance:
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.
The student has a valid occupational safety card.

Assessment methods and criteria

Tentti
Harjoitustyöt

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Luennot
Harjoitustyöt

Learning materials

Opintojakson materiaalit löytyvät Tuni Moodlesta.

Student workload

Normaali opintopistemäärän mukainen ajankäyttö.

Content scheduling

Rakennusalan yleiskatsaus ja ajankohtaiset asiat
Rakennusalan suhdanteet
Rakennusalan ammatteja ja toimijoita
Rakennusalan liitot/yhdistykset
Rakennushankkeen osapuolet
Rakennushankkeen kulku
Rakentamisen lainsäädäntö

Tiedonhankintataidot

Työturvallisuuskortti
Tulityökortti