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Unit Summary

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit

Credit points

6

AQF level

6

Level of learning

Introductory

Unit aim

Extends and applies knowledge of basic computer aided design (CAD) to perform calculations and produce detailed plans for use in construction engineering.

Unit content

Working with survey data in CAD
Excavation cross-sections
Basic foundation and footing plans
Environmental site plans
Subdivision plans and traverses
Cut and fill calculations

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

GA1: , GA2: , GA3: , GA4: , GA5: , GA6: , GA7:
On completion of this unit, students should be able to: GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 use CAD to produce site plans and detailed sections of excavations, foundations and footings
2 Use CAD to create cross-sections for cut and fill volume calculation

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. use CAD to produce site plans and detailed sections of excavations, foundations and footings
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  2. Use CAD to create cross-sections for cut and fill volume calculation
    • GA4: