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    Bachelor of Technology

    in
    Quantity Surveying

    Student Handbook

    Faculty of Industrial & Vocational Technology

    University of Vocational Technology


    March 2015

    Rationale for the Quantity Surveying Degree:


    Construction is one of the fastest growing industries in the world as well
    as in Sri Lanka. Development of new technology and new industrial
    knowledge give rise to its growing success. Construction offers more job
    opportunities than most of the other industries for those who seek high
    profile, Lucrative and satisfying career.
    The Quantity Surveyor is a highly acclaimed profession within the
    construction industry and a well-qualified and a well-experienced
    Quantity Surveyor plays an indispensable role in the Industry and is
    highly demanded both locally and internationally. Quantity surveyor
    provide a range of services, including cost advice and forecasting,
    contractual advice, cost control and financial management of
    Construction projects from the inception to completion. This type of work
    provides an excellent basis for progression to management position
    throughout the industry.
    Bachelor of Technology degree in Quantity Surveying offered by
    UNIVOTEC aims to provide practicing Quantity Surveyors employed at
    the middle level with diploma level qualifications, an opportunity of
    achieving professional advancement through acquisition of higher
    academic qualifications.
    Admission Requirements:
    i.

    NVQ level 5 or equivalent in Quantity Surveying


    or

    ii. Any other diploma in Quantity Surveying of at least one year full time
    or equivalent part time offered by a TVEC registered training
    provider with 01 year of post diploma Industry / teaching
    experience in the relevant field
    or
    iii. Any other qualification accepted by Academic Council of University of
    Vocational Technology
    Exemptions may be granted in relevant modules after a proper
    evaluation for those who have NVQ level 6 or equivalent qualifications.
    Preference will be given to those applicants having post diploma
    industrial experience of at least one year.
    2

    Student Selection:
    Eligible candidates are required to sit for aptitude test. Selection is done
    based on the marks obtain by the candidates.
    Registration:
    Registration is the acceptance of the selected applicant as a student in the
    University. Prior to registration the applicant is issued with an offer letter
    for a particular academic programme along with a voucher to pay the
    relevant course fee, of which following may be the constituents:
    a) Registration fee To be paid at the first registration and
    subsequently at re-registrations
    b) Tuition fee
    c) Facility fee
    d) Library deposit (Refundable)
    e) Library fees (nonrefundable)
    f) Laboratory fee if applicable (nonrefundable)
    The letter calling for registration will request the applicant to produce
    the original documents of the following:
    a)
    b)
    c)
    d)
    e)
    f)
    g)

    School leaving certificate


    National Identity Card or Passport
    Birth Certificate
    Certificates of all educational qualifications
    Documents requested to be obtained from the employer
    Any other documents depending on the study programme
    Documentary evidence for the payment of the Registration fees,
    course fees, Library fees, etc.

    University has no obligations to refund the above fees in case of a


    disqualification of an applicant for reasons due to lapse/s from the part
    of the applicant at the registration stage. The applicant who is duly
    registered for an academic programme shall become a student of the
    University and will receive a Student number and a Student Identification
    Card.
    The selected candidate shall personally appear before the registration
    desk
    for registration, unless the provision is available for online
    registration.
    Credit system and the Duration:
    3

    The course structure is based on module system. Each module has been
    assigned a Credit Value, depending upon the number of notional hours
    required to achieve the outcome of the module. Notional hours include
    directed learning as well as self-directed learning. This system is bench
    marked with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
    (ECTS).
    Duration of the degree program is 3 academic years. One academic year
    consists of two semesters. One semester may consist of 15 weeks for
    weekday programmes and 22 weekends for weekend programmes. Total
    notional hours per semester, is 750. A total of 25 notional hours is equal
    to 01 credit. Total number of credits per semester is 30.
    B. Tech. in Quantity Surveying degree is a 3 year full time course.
    Course Structure:
    Module Code:
    CT10510

    CT
    1
    05
    10

    Department offering the module


    Semester
    Number of Credits
    Serial number of the module

    Module Type:
    The degree consist of Compulsory (C) modules, Elective (E) modules and
    Optional (O) modules. Core compulsory modules and Elective modules
    designated as GPA modules will be used to calculate the grade point
    averages.
    C
    E
    O
    G
    NG

    Compulsory
    Elective
    Optional
    GPA
    Non GPA

    Module
    Code
    CT10608
    CT10609
    CT10510
    CT10511
    CT10512
    CT10213
    LS10308
    CT20609
    CT20510
    CT20511
    CT20512
    CT20213
    CT20214
    LS20308
    CT20315

    Module Title
    Measurement
    Quantity Surveying Practice I
    Contract Administration I
    Construction Technology I
    Construction Economics
    Problem Solving and Decision
    Making
    Communication Skills I
    Quantity Surveying Practice II
    Construction Law-I
    Construction Technology-II
    Computer Aided Quantity
    Surveying
    Teamwork and Leadership
    Creating& maintaining a
    learning culture at workplace
    Communication Skills II
    Presentation of Engineering
    Information

    Year I
    S-I
    S-II

    Type

    Credits

    C/G
    C/G
    C/G
    C/G
    C/G

    06
    06
    05
    05
    05

    C/G

    02

    C/NG

    03

    C/G
    C/G
    C/G

    06
    05
    05

    C/G

    05

    C/G

    02

    C/G

    02

    C/NG

    03

    C/G

    03

    Year II
    S-I
    S-II

    Year III
    S-I
    S-II

    CT30612
    CT30613
    CT30614
    CT30615
    CT30616

    Finance for Developments


    Advanced Economics
    Claims Management
    Construction Technology III
    Contract procurement strategy

    C/G
    C/G
    C/G
    C/G
    C/G

    06
    06
    06
    06
    06

    CT40512

    Cost Management
    Economics in Construction
    Industry
    Project Management
    Building Engineering Services
    Construction Law
    Meditation & Stress
    Management
    Entrepreneurship Development
    Research Methods

    C/G

    05

    C/G

    05

    C/G
    C/G
    C/G

    04
    05
    06

    E/NG

    02

    E/NG
    C/G

    02
    03

    Ethics and Professional Practice


    Work Based / Industrial
    Training

    C/G

    02

    C/G

    18

    Commercial Management
    Cost Planning
    Sustainability and Facility
    Management
    Advanced Measurements
    Dispute Management
    Occupational Health and Safety
    Final Year Project

    C/G
    C/G

    04
    04

    C/G

    06

    C/G
    C/G
    C/G
    C/G

    06
    04
    02
    18

    CT40513
    MS30411
    CT40514
    CT40615
    ET40290
    MS30212
    MS40313
    CT50203
    CT51890
    CT60410
    CT60411
    CT60612
    CT60613
    CT60414
    MF60291
    CT61891

    Work Based / Industrial Training:


    Fifth semester of the study programme is dedicated to this component of
    the degree. Purpose of this module is to enable students to apply
    competencies required through the academic programme to workplace
    experiences.
    Students studying the degree during weekdays will be placed in various
    industrial establishments/worksites related to their fields of studying for
    a period of six months through National Apprentice and Industrial
    Training Authority (NAITA) under undergraduate in plant training
    scheme.
    Those who are studying during weekends are required to undertake
    work based training in their places of work, under supervision of a senior
    officer. Work undertaken during this period should be different from the
    normal routine work which he/she is supposed to attend in his/her job.
    Final Year Project:
    This module is given in the sixth semester. This is a group project, which
    provides opportunity for the students to enhance their ability in problem
    solving, team work and leadership competencies acquired, throughout
    the undergraduate career.
    To successfully complete this module students are expected to design
    and implement a challenging engineering project applying realistic
    constraints and engineering standards within a given timeframe and
    present technical ideas in written and oral form effectively.
    Course Assessment System:
    The performance of each student in each module will be evaluated by
    continuous assessments and a semester-end examination.
    The weightings assigned for the continuous assessment component and
    the semester - end examination of a module will be as follows.

    Continuous Assessment
    40% - 70%
    Semester - End Examination 60% - 30%

    The continuous assessment may consist of assignments, quizzes,


    laboratory work, practical, tutorials, demonstrations, presentations,
    projects, oral tests and mid semester tests. Weightings of each of
    these components used in the determination of the final grade for
    each module should be clearly conveyed in writing to the students at
    the commencement of each module along with the outline of the
    module.

    The students should maintain 80% of attendance and satisfy the


    requirements specified in each module descriptor to be eligible to sit
    for the semester-end examination.

    All Candidates should obtain at least 30% of the marks allocated for
    continuous assessment to get qualified to sit for the semester - end
    examination.

    Grading System and Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA):


    A letter grade shall be awarded to each module. The cut-off marks for
    each grade and the corresponding grade points are given below.

    Grades
    A+
    A
    B+
    B
    C+
    C
    D
    E
    F

    Marks
    90 or above
    80 89
    70 79
    60 69
    50 59
    40 49
    30 39
    01 29
    0

    Grade Point
    4.00
    3.70
    3.30
    3.00
    2.70
    2.00
    1.00
    0.00
    0.00

    1.

    Grade D or above is required to earn credits for a module.

    2.

    A minimum 30% should be obtained from continuous assessment for


    eligibility to sit for the end semester exam.

    3.

    A minimum requirement of 30% should be obtained from the


    semester - end Examination in order to obtain a grade D or above for
    a module.

    4.

    A student satisfying continuous assessment requirements and


    getting between 1 29 marks for the semester end examination
    receives a symbol as E(ET) while a student getting 0 for the semester
    end examination receives symbol F(ET). A student satisfying
    semester end examination requirements and getting between 1 and
    29 marks for the continuous assessment receives a symbol as E(CA)
    a student getting 0 for the continuous assessment receives symbol as
    F(ET). A student getting between 1 and 29 marks for both the
    semester end examination & the continuous assessment receives the
    Grade E while a student getting 0 for both the semester end
    examination & continuous assessment receives the Grade F. A
    student must repeat the part of the module examination/complete
    module examination having Grade E or F & must improve up to
    Grade D or C. The modules having Grade D are allowed to repeat
    only when the Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) of a particular
    semester is less than 2.00. By repeating only the semester end
    examination/continuous assessment or both, the Grades F, E or D
    can be improved only up to a C grade and considered for calculating
    Grade Point Average (GPA). Repeating continuous assessment or
    semester end examination is considered as repeating the whole
    module.

    Academic Concession:
    Academic Concession may be granted to a student with the approval of
    the Faculty Board, in the event that a student is unable to sit for the
    semester-end examination due to illness or other compelling reason. In
    such instances the student must notify the Dean of the faculty within 48
    hours of the cause. Further, the student should make an appeal with
    supporting documents to the Dean for an Academic Concession within
    one week from the date of the examination. The continuous assessment
    component can be carried forward to the next examination as the first
    attempt.

    Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA):


    The calculation of the Semester Grade Point Average will be based on the
    Grade Points earned for all modules registered in a semester (except
    those awarded with academic concession) weighted according to number
    of credits. The SGPA is rounded to the nearest second decimal place. The
    SGPA is reported on transcripts and Statement of Results that may be
    issued for each semester.
    The formula for calculating SGPA is given below.
    Semester GPA (SGPA) = (Number of Credits for a semester module x Grade point obtained for the module)

    Total number of credits for the Semester

    Final Grade Point Average (FGPA):


    The Final Grade Point Average is the absolute academic standing of the
    student calculated on the basis of SGPA. The FGPA will be calculated
    using the following formula.
    (Semester GPA)
    Final GPA (FGPA) =
    Number of Semesters
    Unsatisfactory Standing on Academic Performance:
    If the students SGPA falls between 1.99 and 1.50 the student will be
    placed on Academic Warning.
    A student who falls into one of the following categories of the SGPA will
    not be permitted to register for a new module until the SGPA is upgraded
    to 2.00 or more.
    i.

    SGPA < 1.50 in any two semesters

    ii.

    SGPA < 1.50 in any semester and 1.50 SGPA < 2.00 in any two
    semesters

    iii. 1.50 SGPA < 2.00 in any three semesters

    Graduation Requirements:
    Credit Requirements:
    A student should satisfy the following requirements in order to be
    admitted to the Bachelor of Technology in Quantity Surveying.
    (i)

    A minimum total of 180 credits from modules specified.

    (ii)

    A minimum Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.00

    (iii)

    Any other mandatory requirement specified by the Academic


    Council

    Key to Final Results (FGPA Final Grade Point Average):


    FGPA

    Final Results

    3.7 or Above
    3.30 3.69
    2.70 3.29
    2.00 2.69
    Below 2.00

    First Class
    Second Upper
    Second Lower
    Ordinary Pass
    Incomplete

    10

    11

    Month
    Week
    Academic Session - S2 (14/15) & S4 (13/14)
    Study Leave
    Exam -S2 (14/15) & S4 (13/14) & Exam Board
    Vacation
    Academic Session - S3 (14/15) & S5 (13/14)
    Selection Test - 2015/2016
    Registration
    Foundation
    New Year Vacation
    Academic Session - S1 (15/16)
    Study Leave
    Exam - S1 (15/16)
    Academic Session - S2 (15/16)

    Part Time - Weekend

    Month
    Week
    Exam - S2 (2014/2015) & Exam Board
    Exam - S4 (2013/2014) & Exam Board
    Exam - S6 (2011/2014) & Exam Board & Convocation
    Selection Test - (2015/2016)
    Industry Training - S5 (2013/2014)
    Registration (2015 / 2016)
    Foundation (2015 / 2016)
    New Year Vacation
    Academic Session - S1 (15/16) & S3 (14/15)
    Study Leave
    Exam - S1 (15/16) & S3 (14/15) & Exam Board
    Vacation
    Academic Session - S2 (15/16) & S4 (14/15) & S6 (13/14)

    Full Time - Week Days


    Duration

    03.01.2015 - 14.06.2015
    20.06.2015 - 28.06.2015
    04.07.2015 - 19.07.2015 & 27.08.2015
    25.07.2015 - 02.08.2015
    08.08.2015 - 17.01.2016
    15.02.2015
    14.03.2015
    21.03.2015 - 26.04.2015
    18.04.2015 - 19.04.2015
    09.05.2015 - 11.10.2015
    17.10.2015 - 18.10.2015
    24.10.2015 - 08.11.2015
    14.11.2015 - 17.04.2016

    Duration

    26.01.2015 - 06.02.2015 & 02.04.2015


    05.02.2015 - 16.02.2015 & 23.04.2015
    18.02.2015 - 27.02.2015 & 28.05.2015 & 22.07.2015
    15.02.2015
    02.03.2015 - 20.09.2015
    09.03.2015
    16.03.2015 - 24.04.2015
    10.04.2015 - 20.04.2015
    05.05.2015 - 21.08.2015
    24.08.2015 -04.09.2015
    07.09.2015 - 18.09.2015
    21.09.2015 - 09.10.2015
    12.10.2015 - 23.01.2016

    March
    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September October November December

    March
    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September October November December

    1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5

    January February

    1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5

    January February

    Academic Calendar - 2015

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