Study Guide

Objective

The student:
* can plan, implement and evaluate a project of building a wooden structure
* is familiar with the professional field of construction
* can use tools applicable in project planning and project management
* is familiar with teambuilding and -development
* can work in groups and teams with individuals regardless of their background
* is familiar with the role and the responsibilities of a team leader
* is familiar with the most common construction and frame materials used in Finland and has experience of work in construction engineering as well as methods used for simple wooden structures
* understands how the choice of materials affects the design of the construction.

Content

The students work in the course in small project groups consisting of 5-10 people. Each group is assigned a construction project, i.e. an order for a smaller wooden construction by a customer. For students, this is an excellent opportunity to really test what project work entails, including customer relations, costing and marketing. The project also highlights the division of labor between clients, authorities, planners, work management, carpenters and other parties in the construction project. Students make drawings, contracts and other documents for their construction project.

The course deals with:
- Machine and tool lessons. Review of the most common wooden tools, how they work and work safety.
- Project management. The student learns to use tools in project planning and management and to work with others in groups and teams regardless of background. The working method CDIO (Concieve, Design, Implement and Operate) is used, which means that one takes care of a product's or service's life cycle from idea and design development to realization and use.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is assessed with the pass marks passed / failed.

The course has compulsory attendance at project meetings and some other activities. Absence from compulsory parts is compensated by individual written information.

To be approved in the course, approved assignments, approved examination and approved project (attendance, presentations, etc.) are required.

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required