General

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competence in applying building materials science. It involves identifying essential construction materials, identifying properties of construction materials, manufacturing construction materials, selecting quality construction materials,using construction materials appropriately, testing construction materials and demonstrating knowledge in use of construction materials.

Elements to be covered
1 Identify 
essential 
construction 
materials
1.1 Bills of quantities and working drawings are obtained and 
interpreted 
1.2 Essential construction materials are identified based on 
construction requirements and project scope
2 Identify 
properties of 
construction 
materials
2.1 Physical properties of construction materials are identified 
based on the type of construction material and codes of 
practice
2.2 Chemical properties of construction materials are identified 
based on the type of construction material and codes of 
practice
2.3 Mechanical properties of construction materials are 
identified based on the type of construction material and 
codes of practice
3 Manufacture 
construction 
materials
3.1 Raw materials are identified based on construction materials 
to be produced
3.2 Construction materials are manufactured as per 
manufacturing procedures
4 Select quality 
construction 
materials
4.1 Cost implications of construction materials are evaluated and 
analyzed 
4.2 Quality construction materials are selected based on their 
costs and project requirements
5 Use 
construction 
materials 
appropriately
5.1 Construction materials, tools and equipment are assembled 
based on construction methods
5.2 Construction materials are used based on construction 
process
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6 Test 
construction 
materials
6.1 Construction materials are sampled randomly as per SOPs
6.2 Test parameters are identified as per the construction 
requirements and engineer’s instructions
6.3 Construction materials are tested as per the SOPs 
7 Handle 
construction 
materials safely
7.1 Construction materials to be handled are identified 
7.2 Safety requirements are identified based on the construction 
materials
7.3 Construction materials are handled safely based on the 
safety requirements 

Requirements

To successfully complete the unit, you are expected to have access to:

• A laptop (Operating System - Windows 10 and Ms. Office 2013 and above)
• Tablet/ smartphone/ iPhone
• Internet connectivity

Assessment

Assessment for learning will comprise of ; 

• 75% and above class attendance 
• CAT 1 – 30% 
• Use of ePortfolio and timed quiz for Continuous Assessment (CAT 2) – 70%
•  End of Term Examinations – 100% 
• Active class participation