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Practical workshop 4 – The Civil Engineers role and tasks as a consultant engineer, client and as a contractor

Code

CE-PWS5

Version

2.0

Offered by

Civil Engineering

ECTS

Prerequisites

Qualifying exam for the Civil Engineering study programme.

Main purpose

The purpose of the course is to give the participants an understanding of the engineer’s role and tasks when working as a consultant engineer, a client and as a contracting engineer.

Knowledge

After the course, the participants should have an understanding and knowledge of the engineer’s role and tasks when working as a consultant engineer, a client and as a contracting engineer.
The participants will gain knowledge on different companies within the construction industry.
Furthermore, the participant will gain knowledge on different job opportunities for civil engineers.

Skills

NA

Competences

NA

Topics

Teaching methods and study activities

3 days, placed during 4th semester.
 
Excursions and company visits: 
• Consultant engineering company
• Client
• Contracting company/ construction site
• Asphalt factory and/or gravel pit
• City walk
 
Report
Students must hand in a report for every single excursions and company visit.

Resources

NA

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 and obtain an approval in all reports.

Grading criteria

Approved / not approved.

Additional information

​NA

Responsible

Helle Rosengreen (hero)

Valid from

01-02-2023 00:00:00

Course type

Keywords

Excursions and company visits