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    • 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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      ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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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
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    Topic 1 : Identify essential construction materials

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    Topic 2 : Identify properties of construction materials

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    Topic 3 : Manufacture construction materials