LO1 Explain the common methods and techniques used in civil engineering earthworks and substructures

Construction and the Built Environment

UNIT:

18 Civil Engineering Technology

For use with the Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

Assignment Brief Number: 1

Earthworks & Substructures

Issue

1

Student Name/ID Number

Unit Number and Title

18 Civil Engineering Technology

Academic Year

2020-21

Unit Tutor

Falah Alzuwaid

Assignment Title

Earthworks & Substructures

Issue Date

27.01.21

Submission Date

24.02.21

IV Name & Date

Submission Format

The submission is in the form of an individual written report, a health and safety plan with detail drawings or diagrams where relevant.

Your report should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate and all work must be supported with research, and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. You are also required to provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit for this assignment is 2,000–2,500 words, but you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit.

Unit Learning Outcomes: Unit 18 Civil Engineering Technology

LO1 Explain the common methods and techniques used in civil engineering earthworks and substructures

LO2 Present a site safety plan, risk assessment and method statement for a given civil engineering activity

Assignment Brief and Guidance

You will create a report which includes method statements that detail the equipment, materials and procedures for complex foundations, underground drainage, culvert construction and the provision of utilities. P1, P2 and P3

Further your report by analysing and evaluating the procedures used for deep excavations and the techniques used to when there are issues of ground or slope stability. M1 D1

Develop and present a safety plan for the drainage works connecting the new college building on Clayton Lane South to the manhole on Clayton Lane South. Create a risk assessment for the works involved, including consideration of excavations, working in confined spaces, installing the drainage and working in temporary works on the highway. P4 and P5

Further your report with a discussion (M2) on the purpose and application of health and safety legislation and codes of practice relevant to Civil Engineering works. You can then justify(D2) the contents of your health and safety plan and risk assessment.

*Please access HN Global for additional resources support and reading for this unit. For further guidance and support on report writing please refer to the Study Skills Unit on HN Global. Link to www.highernationals.com

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: Unit 18 Civil Engineering Technology

Pass

Merit

Distinction

LO1 Explain the common methods and techniques used in civil engineering earthworks and substructures

LO1

P1 Discuss earthworks activities, equipment and techniques.

P2 Describe methods and techniques used to create complex foundations, piling works and drainage works. 

P3 Describe methods and techniques used in culvert construction, underpass construction and provision for utilities.

M1 Analyse methods and techniques used in large complex earthmoving operations and deep excavations.

D1 Evaluate methods and techniques used to deal with issues of ground and slope stability.

LO2

D2 Justify a site safety plan, risk assessments and method statements report for activities related to a given civil engineering project.

LO2 Present a site safety plan, risk assessment and method statement for a given civil engineering activity

P4 Identify the hazards, risks and safety arrangements for excavations, working in confined spaces, working on structures and for working within temporary works on highways.

P5 Develop and present a site safety plan, risk assessments and method statements for a given civil engineering activity.

M2 Discuss health & safety legislation and codes of practice related to civil engineering sites.