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

9/1/2019 12:00:00 AM

Course type

Compulsory for Civil Engineering
Practical Work Shop
1. semester

Keywords

Excursions and company visits