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Construction Workshop 1 Excursions and company visits
Code
CE-PWS1
Version
1.0
Offered by
Civil Engineering
ECTS
-
Prerequisites
Qualifying examination for the bachelor study programme
Main purpose
Knowledge
The purpose of the course is to give the participants an understanding of construction techniques and production methods as well acquire knowledge about typical materials used in the building industry.
Skills
After the course, the participants should have an understanding and knowledge of the fabrication and construction processes involved in the practical construction of smaller (industrial) buildings through excursions.
Competences
-
Topics
Excursions and company visits:
PWS1.1 Steel factory (Grædstrup Stål)
PWS1.2 Timber factory (Palgaard)
PWS1.3 Insulation company (Leca)
PWS1.4 Insulation company (Isover)
PWS1.5 Building knowledge (Byggecentrum)
PWS1.6 Building site visit
PWS1.7 Visit and story about Fjordenhus, Vejle
PWS1.8 Model workshop at VIA
Report
Students must hand in a report for every single excursions and company visit.
Tools and methods learned in the model workshop will be used as a part of the semester project on 1st semester.
Teaching methods and study activities
5 days, placed during 1st sem
Resources
In accordance with the lecturers’ instructions.
Evaluation
Examination
The course is evaluated on the basis of participation in the following topics together with reporting of each of the activities. In order to pass the course, the students must participate in 90% of the study activities.
Grading criteria
Additional information
None
Responsible
Dorte N. Holm
Valid from
01-09-2019 00:00:00
Course type
Keywords
Excursions and company visits