CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - NVQ LEVEL 5

MODULE STRUCTURE SEMESTER 1

Lectures/ Practicals
Module Code Module Title Tutorials /Design/
(Hrs) site visits
(Hrs)
F45C001M01 Mathematics for Construction Technology 100 10
F45C001M02 Technical Drawing 60 30
F45C001M03 Structural Mechanics 70 20
F45C001M04 Hydraulics I 60 20
F45C001M05 Construction Materials 70 15

F45C001M06 Surveying & Leveling 40 80

EMPM01 Manage workplace information 30 25

EMPM02 Manage workplace communication 20 20

Total 450 220

MODULE STRUCTURE SEMESTER 2

Lectures/ Practicals
Module Code Module Title Tutorials /Design/
(Hrs) site visits
(Hrs)
F45C001M07 Soil Mechanics 60 20
F45C001M08 Construction Planning 60 20
F45C001M09 Building Technology I 60 20
F45C001M10 Preparing Bill of Quantities, Budgeting & Estimating 25 50
F45C001M11 Highway Technology I 50 30
F45C001M12 Water supply, Drainage & Sewerage Technology-1 60 20
F45C001M13 Irrigation Technology -1 50 15
EMPM03 Plan work to be performed at workplace 30 25
Total 395 200

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Module Title Mathematics for construction technology I

Module Code F45C001M01

Related Unit/s F45T001U01, F45T001U03, F45T001U11, F45T001U22, F45T001U23

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Apply basic arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry and geometry in
construction applications relevant to the supervisory level
Apply calculus in situations related to construction
Use graphical techniques and basic statistics in decision making and
problem solving situations

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Use relevant mathematical concepts in construction related
applications
Perform calculations in engineering applications
Draw, analyse and interpret charts and graphs related to construction
Apply statistical concepts in decision making and problem solving

Learning Content / Algebra;

Topics Reviewing solving of simple and quadratic equations
Identify types of units of measurement related to the construction
applications, converting given units to those required for use in
formula
Calculation of perimeter, area and volume of simple geometric shapes
using appropriate formula
Algebraic relationships, simplification of algebraic formula,
substitution in algebraic formulas
Exponential & logarithmic expressions
Obtaining the end result by using data on appropriate formula
Basic concept of matrices (up to 3 x 3 matrices)
Trigonometry;
Trigonometric properties of triangles
Trigonometric ratios for angles
Solution of triangles using Sine and Cosine rules
Solutions for trigonometric equations, inverse trigonometric functions
Geometry;
Quadrilaterals and areas, Cartesian coordinates
Locus of an equation, locus of a point
Introduction to geometrical figures -straight line, circle, triangle, cone
etc
Characteristics of straight line, parabolic & hyperbolic curves, spirals
and standard equations used
Coordinate geometry of parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, spiral and their
applications

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 Graphical Techniques;
Basic concepts in drawing graphs (scales, axes, gradients, intercepts)
Determination of gradient & intercept of a straight line, identifying
the trends indicated by the slope or gradient of a graph
Upper and lower limits of acceptability applicable to data entered on
a graph or chart
Drawing lines of best fit
Uses of charts and tables and their interpretation
Drawing of graphs in log and semi-log scales
Calculus;
Limits of functions
The concept of implicit and explicit functions
The rules of differentiation, differentiate various types of functions
Methods of integration, integrate various types of functions
Obtaining the integral of a function
Applications of Simpsons Rule and Prismoidal formula
Applications related to calculus equations of tangents & normals,
stationary points & curve sketching, rates of change, rectilinear
motion, maxima and minima, distances travelled etc.
Statistics;
Probability
Measures of central tendency mean, median and mode
Measures of variation range, fractiles, variance, standard deviation
Normal distribution curve and its applications
Applications of descriptive statistics in construction

Practical Computation of relevant data using spreadsheet software

Module Title Technical drawing

Module Code F45C001M02

Related Unit/s F45T001U03, F45T001U04, F45T001U07, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10,

F45T001U11, F45T001U13, F45T001U16, F45T001U17, F45T001U22, F45T001U23,
F45T001U24

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to

Prepare working sketches and simple drawings related to construction work
according to requirements and standards
Apply the information obtained from construction drawings for construction
related work

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to

Interpret information from construction drawings
Prepare working sketches according to the given drawings
Prepare construction and related drawings according to requirements and

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 standards both manually and using computer software

Learning Content / Introduction to technical drawings, standards, notations and conventions used
Topics Types of drawings (mechanical & construction drawings, component drawings,
site plans, structural drawings, service drawings, architectural drawings, shop
drawings, details & finishes drawings, as-built drawings etc.)
Drawing instruments, sizes & types of drawing papers
Layout of drawings scales, spacing
Line types and lettering
Basic geometrical constructions: point, straight line, angles, polygon etc.
Tangencies
Conic sections
Spiral of Archimedes, Involutes, Cycloid, Helix
Introduction to projections: perspectives, parallel projections
Introduction to CAD
Drawing the following both manually and using CAD software
- Mechanical drawings (component drawings, assembly drawings etc)
- Building and Civil engineering drawings (site plans, sections, elevations,
structural drawings, shop drawings, detail drawings, as-built drawings
etc)
- Service drawings (Electrical circuit drawings, Plumbing drawings etc)
Interpret Architectural drawings
Interpret information from necessary drawings related to construction process

Practical Manual drawing practice

Drawing using CAD software

Module Title Structural mechanics

Module Code F45C001M03

Related Unit/s F45T001U04, F45T001U07, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10,

F45T001U16, F45T001U17, F45T001U22, F45T001U23, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Demonstrate the understanding of principles of statics
Demonstrate the understanding of the stability of simple structures
Identify strength characteristics of engineering materials and their
applications

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Demonstrate the understanding of the structural behavior of different
elements under loads
Analyze stability of simple structures
Determine strength characteristics of common engineering materials using
laboratory testing

Learning Content / Introduction to structures; purpose and function of structures, structural

Topics elements, types of supports, type of structures such as framed, load
bearing, cables, membrane etc., types of loads; statically determinate and

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 indeterminate structures
Principles of statics ;force, moment of a force, resultant of a system of
parallel forces, equilibrium of force systems, calculation of support
reactions for simply supported and cantilever beams, structures and
equilibrium
Stress and strain; direct stress in tension and compression, shear stress in
shear and torsion, direct strain, shear strain, stress-strain relationships
(Hooks law and Youngs modulus), strain energy, strain energy in simple
tension or compression, deflections in axially loaded columns
Normal force, shear force and bending moment diagrams; types of load,
normal force, shear force, bending moment, sign conventions
Shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams carrying
concentrated loads, uniformly distributed loads, combined concentrated
and uniformly distributed loads, principle of superposition
Simple bending theory, structural importance of sections, neutral axis,
section modulus, second moment of area, radius of gyration, load/shear
force/bending moment relationships
Influence lines for beams
Properties of engineering materials; ductility, brittleness, elasticity,
plasticity, thermal behaviour etc., Stress-strain curves, strain hardening,
creep & relaxation, fatigue
Testing of engineering materials; tensile tests, compression tests, bending
tests, shear tests, hardness tests, impact tests etc.

Practical Determination of bending moment & shearing force of beams

Tensile testing of steel
Impact testing
Hardness testing

Module Title Hydraulics - I

Module Code F45C001M04

Related Unit/s F45T001U04, F45T001U07, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10,

F45T001U16,
F45T001U22, F45T001U23, F45T001U24
Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:
Demonstrate the understanding of the basic theories of hydraulics
Apply theories to simple practical problems in construction

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Understand the behaviour of flow through hydraulic systems
Carry out simple calculations related to flow of fluids
Solve simple problems with respect to flow in hydraulic systems
Measure flow of fluids

Learning Content / Introduction to hydraulics and its applications in construction

Topics Fluid properties; fluid pressure and measurement, pressure gauges,
pressure variation with depth, forces exerted on vertical & inclined
surfaces, total thrust & centre of pressure, applications in construction
Energy and concept of head, Bernoullis equation and its applications,
variation of components of head along pipes, introduction to loss
coefficients

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 Flow through orifices, jets, weirs and notches, flow measurements and
equations for discharge, applications
Forced vortex motion and its applications
Uniform flow in open channels, Chezy formula, Mannings formula and
applications, flow measurement in open channels, applications

Practical Determine the centre of pressure of fully or partially submerged plane

surfaces
Determination of metacentre and metacentric height
Study of flow through orifices
Study of flow through V-notches
Determination of characteristics of forced vortex motion
Study characteristics of open channel flow

Module Title Construction materials

Module Code F45C001M05

Related Unit/s F45T001U02, F45T001U04, F45T001U07, F45T001U08, F45T001U09,

F45T001U10,
F45T001U12, F45T001U13, F45T001U15, F45T001U16, F45T001U17,
F45T001U22,
F45T001U23, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Demonstrate the understanding of the properties of common construction
materials and their applications in the construction industry
Ensure that material conform to the relevant standards and specifications
Monitor usage, storage and transportation of construction materials

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Classify readily available and manufactured construction materials
Select appropriate materials in various construction applications
Select transporting methods according to type and requirement, following
necessary safety measures
Select stocking methods and handling methods according to type and
availability
Identify and perform required testing for conformity according to
requirements

Learning Content / Introduction to construction materials, their properties and the materials
Topics related factors that influence the performance of a structure
Properties of construction materials, their specifications and the standards
of quality for construction, preservation methods and the applications in
the construction industry
- Water and cement, lime, sand, aggregates
- Lime / cement mortar
- Concrete
- Bricks, blocks, stone
- Timber
- Metals & alloys
- Roofing materials: tiles, coated profiled steel sheets, asbestos
cement sheets etc

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 - Paints, plastics, P.V.C, polymer adhesives and coatings
- Glass, insulating materials, filler materials
- Geo-textiles, asphalt and bituminous binders and mixtures
Quality control of construction materials
Standards of material testing
- Control tests such as gradation, plastic index, liquid limit, bearing
capacity
etc
- Control tests on finished basic materials such as steel, cement,
timber etc
- Introducing control tests on semi finished material product such
as deflection test on a lamp post, load tests on hume-pipes
- Destructive and non-destructive tests
Identification of alternative materials for construction according to
requirements and specifications
Stocking, handling & transportation of materials

Practical Cement: Initial and final setting time, air permeability test
Bricks: Compressive strength, water absorption, measurement of
dimensions
Testing of timber (compression, bending, density, moisture content etc)

Module Title Surveying and leveling

Module Code F45C001M06

Related Unit/s F45T002U01, F45T002U03, F45T002U04, F45T002U07, F45T002U08,

F45T002U09,
F45T002U10, F45T002U13, F45T002U22, F45T002U23, F45T002U24

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Perform land surveying to identify the topography of the site, locate
existing structures and others such as service lines
Establish points/levels and set out the structures according to the
drawings/ specifications under instruction

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Interpret site setting out plan and drawings
Apply land surveying principles to construction work
Set out structures according to drawings, specifications and instructions
Ensure accuracy of survey by cross checks
Collect, record and analyse data
Plot survey plans and layouts using recorded data

Learning Content / Introduction to surveying and levelling

Topics Chain surveying: field equipment used in chain surveying, planning and
conducting a survey, problems encountered, mistakes and errors, length
measurement with steel band and application of corrections, recording of
data
Preliminary plan drawing: plan drawing & lettering procedures, drawing &
lettering instruments, Introduction to plane co-ordinates, grids. principle of
scales, reading and interpretation of plans and maps, determination/
computation of areas from a map/plan

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 Traverse surveying: principles and theodolite traversing
Theodolite and its adjustments, Traversing with theodolite, recording of
data, computation, closing error and its adjustment, plotting of theodolite
surveys
Levelling: level and its adjustments, principles of levelling, recording and
reducing of levels, profiles and cross sections, sources of error and
precautions for eliminating such effects, corrections for curvature and
refraction, reciprocal levelling, contouring
Measurement of area; use of Planimeter
Measurement of volume; computation from cross sections, contours and
spot heights
Setting out: setting out for the construction of buildings, roads in cut and
fill, dam embankments
Use of EDM instruments: Total station instrument
Introduction to Global Positioning System (GPS)
Safe work practices related to surveying and levelling

Practical Survey of a given land:

- Select suitable methods for survey according to the given land area to be
surveyed
- Organise the survey and taking measurements as required and record
measurements
- Draw the plans
Setting out of structures:
- Collect necessary information as required for setting out structures
- Identify any deviations between the existing ground condition and the designed
- Make joint measurement and record levels and dimensions of existing works and
proposed setting outs
- Select equipment considering the scope of the project/structure and transfer
them to site
- Select labourers qualitatively and quantitatively, to suit the task
- Obtain other resources following the established procedures
- Refer National Bench Marks/coordinates as necessary
- Establish base line/ check points/reference points /levels/lines as per the
drawings and establishing the required points
- Ensue the accuracy of the survey with cross checks and joint measurements
- Record according to standard procedures

Module Title Manage workplace information

Module Code EMPM01

Related Unit/s EMPU01

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Make use of information and information systems to carry out
organizational functions
Make use of information and information systems to enhance workplace
performance

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Explain the importance of ICT tools in promoting the productivity of the
organization

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 Describes the purpose of establishing ICT tools and strategies in
enhancing the performance at workplace
Apply Information skills to enhance the productivity of the organization

Learning Content / Identification of documentation requirements

Topics Selecting and/or collecting required documentation
Documentation procedures and methods
Completing /perfecting documentation
Reading, interpreting and using equipment/system manuals and
specifications
Interpretation of all applicable laws, policies and procedures relevant to
enterprise
Computer and information system usage
Forecasting Techniques
Forecasting Software
Mathematical Modelling
Data Collection Techniques for Market Research
The range of analytical techniques appropriate for analysis of information
The influence of human factors on information analysis
Conducting and recording of performance evaluations

Module Title Manage workplace communication

Module Code EMPM02

Related Unit/s EMPU02

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Apply communication skills to maintain effective workplace performance
Adjust to diverse situations at workplace, through effective manipulation of
communication skills

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Identify the essential components of an efficient communication system
Identify and overcome barriers to effective communication
Use all channels of communication equally well
Use common computer applications to collect, analyze and maintain
essential data and information required to perform and enhance day to
day activities of the organisation
Contributes to the overall growth and productivity development of the
organization

Learning Content / Basic communication models - (Reference to 2 typical models)

Topics Principles of effective, interactive communication
Barriers to effective communication and distortions in the communication
process
Personal values and communication
Policies of the organization relevant to information and communication
function
Protocol and Procedures of the organization
Importance of ICT tools in promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of
the organization

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 Common computer applications
Importance of networking in day to day activities of the organization

Module Title Soil mechanics

Module Code F45C001M07

Related Unit/s F45T001U01, F45T001U04, F45T001U08, F45T001U09, F45T001U10,

F45T001U13,
F45T001U15, F45T001U22, F45T001U23, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the composition, classification, structure
and properties of soil and their applications in construction
Analyse general cases of construction where the influence of soil
properties and soil mechanics are significant & identify the optimum
solutions
Assist in soil investigations for feasibility analysis

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Identify the composition, classification, structure and properties of soil and
apply them in civil engineering practices
Analyse soil conditions, soil water , soil stresses, compressibility of soil
and their effects on the stability of soil
Acquire the basic laboratory & field testing skills required to determine soil
properties
Collect, record and analyse data related to site investigations
Present data according to requirements

Learning Content / Importance of soil mechanics for civil engineering

Topics Properties of soil and their relevance to practical applications: three phase
soil model, water content, void ratio, porosity, dry density, bulk density,
specific gravity, degree of saturation
Classification of soils & soil tests: course & fine soils, classification
systems including Unified Soil Classification System, grading curves &
grading characteristics, sieve analysis, hydrometer test, plasticity limits,
Atterberg limits test
Compaction characteristics of soils, compaction curve, optimum water
content & maximum dry density, compaction effort, Standard and modified
Proctor compaction tests, measurement of field compaction, specifications
related to compaction work
Soil water: effective stress & pore water pressure, stress distributions in
soils
Permeability of soils: water table, coefficient of permeability, permeability
tests (constant head & falling head methods), applications of Darcys
equation, seepage & flow nets, well pumping
Methods of site explorations: borings (trial pits, wash & auger borings),
sampling & testing
Data collection, analyzing & presenting according to the requirements
(related to site investigations, soil tests etc)

Practical Properties of soils: determining moisture content, dry density & specific
gravity of soil

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 Classification of soils: Sieve Analysis, Atterberg Limits, Hydrometer test,
Visual Classification
Permeability: Constant and Falling head permeability tests
Compaction: Standard Proctor Compaction Test, Sand Cone Test
Drawing of flow nets

Module Title Construction planning

Module Code F45C001M08

Related Unit/s F45T001U02, F45T001U05, F45T001U06, F45T001U11, F45T001U13,

F45T001U14,
F45T001U18, F45T001U19, F45T001U20

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Organise a construction site to be ready for construction in accordance
with the Ordinance / Acts and relevant regulations for safety and the
environment.
Plan construction activities of building and civil engineering structures
Develop work programmes

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Prepare bar charts and other work programmes
Organise facilities on a construction site to be ready for construction
Assign human and other resources to tasks according to the requirement
of the project
Prepare resource schedules
Supervise use of resources to comply with project objectives
Demonstrate the understanding of quality standards and safe working
standards in construction

Learning Content / Organisation and its environment for managing construction activities
Topics Organization structures, site organization charts for small scale, medium
scale and large scale construction projects
Importance of work supervision to ensure quality
Identifying the requirements for engineering investigation and site
mobilisation
Planning of site facilities and site layout
- Construction of access roads and internal roads
- Demolition of existing structures
- Erection of temporary buildings for accommodation,
administration,
security purposes etc.
- Site services to be provided such as water, electricity, telephone,
waste disposal etc
- Storing yards for materials
- Designing and erecting of temporary workshops/ laboratories for
the use of mechanical plant and testing of materials and
equipment as per the industry standards
- Establishing security systems
- Arranging suitable dump sites for unsuitable material/ refuse, in
concurrence with client and land owners
- Provision for vehicles, plant & machinery

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 - Provisions for health and safety
Site office organization responsibilities of site personnel, documents and
records maintained at the site office
Stores management at site
Identification of activities for building and civil engineering projects
developing Work Breakdown Structures
Understanding specifications for work
Construction planning introduction to planning tools ( Gantt charts,
Network diagrams, critical path methods (CPM), PERT networks etc)
Gantt chart as a planning tool uses, advantages & disadvantages,
developing
Gantt charts
Critical path networks as a planning tool - uses, advantages &
disadvantages, developing networks charts, analysing of critical path
networks, identification of critical path, use of critical path in decision
making
Introduction to resource scheduling preparation of resource schedules,
scheduling materials, equipment, labour as per the project scope and
construction schedules
Resource histograms, resource smoothening
Human resource allocations as per construction schedules
Supervise procurement of materials, equipment as per project requirement
and the construction work schedule
Methods for handling, storage and transportation of materials
Methods for issuing materials (first-in first-out, last-in first-out etc.)
Occupational health and safety at a construction site- development of
safety plans, identification of relevant standards, provisions and
specifications

Practical Development of work programmes, bar charts, network diagrams,

schedules manually and using computer software
Site investigations
Monitoring of construction programme

Module Title Building technology - I

Module Code F45C001M09

Related Unit/s F45T001U01, F45T001U02, F45T001U03, F45T001U04, F45T001U06,

F45T001U07,
F45T001U12, F45T001U13, F45T001U14, F45T001U15, F45T001U16,
F45T001U17

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Supervise the construction of buildings and the related activities
Supervise the provision of building utility services and other essential
services

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Demonstrate the understanding of Sri Lankan construction industry and
the basic requirements of a construction project
Apply specifications, laws & regulations in construction related work
appropriately

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 Supervise different processors, techniques and methods used in
construction of buildings and the provision of building utility services
Identify problem situations and the means of overcoming them related to
building construction

Learning Content / Introduction to Construction Industry

Topics History of Sri Lankan construction industry, construction industry and
associated institutions, building projects, building project team, client
requirements and the brief, the design phase; the building design team;
architectural and structural design considerations
Specifications, laws and regulations related to building work (SLS
conditions, BS codes, ICTAD specifications, UDA regulations etc.),
statutory requirements
Construction of buildings
Introduction to types of buildings and building elements, roof, floor
systems, columns, load bearing walls, structural frames, foundations
Site selection and site evaluation
Preliminary works in a construction project
Building setting out
Earthworks: excavation and filling, safety measures of rock blasting,
providing trench supports (shoring)
Construction of foundations: types of shallow & deep foundations,
formwork, reinforcements, dewatering, method and sequence of
construction
Basement construction
Marking and setting of walls using bricks, stone, blocks, reinforced cement
concrete, pre-cast hollow concrete etc. and supervise construction work,
selection of bonding patterns, mortars with cement & lime as per
workability requirements, measures for checking quality of materials for
walls, openings in walls; doors, windows, arches etc., plastering and types
of wall finishes and cladding
Methods and the process of ground floor construction including types of
ground floors
Forms of roof structure and roof covering used in construction
Types of floor and ceiling finishes
Multi storey buildings; upper floors construction, staircase construction
Framed buildings; steel/concrete framed structures, components and their
stability, construction techniques, formwork, reinforcement details in
concrete
Construction of partitions
Utility services Water supply, waste and sewerage disposal in buildings
Introduction to supply, purification and distribution of water in buildings,
capacity of storage tanks, house connections and plumbing, sanitary
connection and fixtures, roof plumbing systems
Rain water harvesting
House drainage and drainage installations for small building schemes
Waste water, sewerage and storm water disposal systems in buildings,
conventional treatment and disposal methods, on-site sanitation facilities
for buildings
Refuse disposal in buildings

Practical Visits to building construction sites

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Module Title Preparing bill of quantities, budgeting & estimating

Module Code F45C001M10

Related Unit/s F45T001U11, F45T001U20

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Develop budgets for construction projects
Prepare Bill Of Quantities (BOQ) for construction projects
Prepare estimates for construction projects at pre- contract stage

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Appreciate the importance of referring current market prices, cost indices
published by ICTAD for construction resources
Interpret relevant drawings, contract documents and specifications
Identify financial and cost components
Identify rates and quantities
Take off measurements
Analyse quantities and method of construction
Identify the BOQ
Price the BOQ, develop the estimate and budget

Learning Content / Introduction to quantity surveying

Topics Introduction to Bill of Quantities and its components
Tender documents: contract terms & conditions, & specifications, BOQ
and tender drawings
Introduction to types of contracts and their requirements
Main activities, sub activities and related cost components with reference
to time
Activities to be carried out by sub contractors and specialist contractors as
per contract
Relevant subsidiary cost items in relation to project with reference to time.
Introduction to schedule of rates, rates for activities, material costs,
transport, wastage etc, rates for labour, production rates, wages etc
preparation of rates, rate analysis of rates for work items,
Estimating: approximate estimating; cube method, square method, unit
method, approximate quantities method etc
Necessity for Standard Methods of Measurement
Methods of measurement and taking off quantities for civil engineering and
building works
Preliminary work items taking off the measurements from the approved
drawings, work units for each item of work as per SLS 573, CESMM3
preparation of Taking-Off sheets, conventional mensuration techniques
Measurement as per Standard Methods of Measurement substructure
- Site investigation
- Surveying & levelling, site clearing
- excavation, earthwork & sub-structure
- Foundations etc.
Measurement as per Standard Methods of Measurement superstructure
- Concrete, masonry, roof, steelwork
- Floor, finishes, woodwork, doors, partitions, ceilings
- Glazing, painting etc.

Practical Taking off quantities

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 Pricing BOQ
Preparing estimates & budgets

Module Title Highway technology - I

Module Code F45C001M11

Related Unit/s F45T001U01, F45T001U02, F45T001U03, F45T001U08, F45T001U14,

F45T001U15,
F45T001U22

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Plan and conduct road surveys
Select and ensure the quality of materials used for road construction
Supervise the construction of roads and related structures

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Demonstrate the understanding of types and components of
roads/highways
Select suitable materials for road construction
Supervise the road construction operations
Assist in testing of materials

Learning Content / Road system in Sri Lanka, classification of roads

Topics Highway planning: planning procedure; surveys
Highway alignment: factors controlling alignment. Stages of the process,
final location and detailing, realignment projects.
Components of a highway system (pavement, shoulders, marking,
drainage, lighting, guide rails etc), types of road pavements (flexible and
rigid)
Flexible highway systems: Structural elements of a highway pavement,
materials used for the construction of a highway, highway construction
procedure, causes of structural failure in pavements, basic concepts of
highway maintenance
Types of road construction materials, soil as a road construction material,
soil survey, soil classification, effect of moisture on soil properties,
Atterberg limits
Aggregates for road construction: types of road aggregates, aggregate
properties - shape, texture, gradation, strength, resistance to abrasion,
resistance to polishing, soundness, specific gravity etc. , testing of
aggregates, blending of aggregates.
Bituminous road binders: types of binders, forms of bitumen - penetration
grade, cutback bitumen, bitumen emulsions, preparation of cutbacks and
emulsions, properties of bitumen - penetration, softening point, viscosity,
ductility, flash and fire, durability etc, testing of bitumen, bituminous mixes,
properties of asphalt concrete mixes, asphalt concrete mix design
Highway construction - selecting base and sub base material, sub grade
stabilisation and compaction, testing of sub grade materials, selection and
decision on borrow pits, using mass-haul diagrams, construction and back
filling

Practical Los Angeles Abrasion Value test for aggregates

California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test for aggregates

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 Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) test
Testing of penetration, viscosity, ductility, softening point and flash point
for bitumen

Module Title Water supply, drainage & sewerage technology - I

Module Code F45C001M12

Related Unit/s F45T001U01, F45T001U03, F45T001U09, F45T001U14, F45T001U15,

F45T001U23

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Determine capacity requirements of a water supply, drainage & sewerage
Supervise the operation and maintenance of water supply, drainage and
sewerage systems

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Identify the requirements for water supply, drainage & sewerage
Supervise the construction of water supply drainage & sewerage systems
Maintain water supply drainage & sewerage systems and related
appurtenances

Learning Content / Water supply

Topics
Design of water supply systems types of systems and their components,
forecasting of average per capita water consumption and peak domestic
water demand, forecasting of industrial, commercial and agricultural water
demand, other basic design data required, service level
Sources of water supply - ground water and surface water, their
characteristics, rain water harvesting
Intake structures - ground water intakes - bored / drilled wells, calculation
of yield, surface water intakes
Pumps - types of pumps (displacement, centrifugal, airlift, hydraulic etc.),
their capacities and efficiencies, operational characteristics, advantage
and disadvantages
Transmission and distribution of water - different types of transmission
devices and their effects including strength considerations.
Types, layout & design of distribution systems, sizing of pipes, use of
Hazen
William formula, pipe material and jointing
Distribution reservoirs storage capacity, types of reservoirs
Types of valves and water meters, their uses and maintenance

Drainage & sewerage

Types of waste water (domestic and industrial) and their characteristics,

measurement of strength of waste water (BOD and COD tests), hazardous
waste
Nature and characteristics of liquid / semi liquid waste, collection in urban
areas, sanitary sewage and storm sewage, conveyance systems of
sewage
Sewerage systems (separate and combined etc.), design of sewerage
systems, sewer sections, sewer materials and specific properties, design

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 dimensions of sewers, quantity of sewage, construction procedure of
sewer systems, testing and back filling, sewer appurtenances
Surface and storm water drainage, quantity of storm water, storm water
sewer systems, surface drains for sullage and rain water in urban areas,
runoff coefficients self cleansing velocity, methods of laying and aligning
sewers
Sewer appurtenances: man holes, their sizes and spacing, storm water
inlets and types, catch basins.
Waste and its transmission- pumps and types, Need for pumping, types of
pumping stations, capacity maintenance of sewerage systems - problems
and hazards, cleaning equipment and machinery, safety equipment

Practical Visit to a water treatment/waste water treatment plants

Module Title Irrigation technology - I

Module Code F45C001M13

Related Unit/s F45T001U01, F45T001U10, F45T001U24

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Appreciate the importance of irrigation schemes for Sri Lanka
Identify the components of irrigation systems according to the
requirements
Prepare preliminary designs for minor irrigation systems
Understand water management activities for small irrigation systems

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Measure rainfall & calculate run off
Make necessary calculations for design of small irrigation systems
Assist in selecting water sources and supervise water extraction
Supervise water management activities

Learning Content / Introduction to ancient irrigation systems of Sri Lanka, recent

Topics developments in irrigation works, examples of major and minor irrigation
systems, gravity and lift irrigation systems
Rainfall and runoff; hydrological cycle, precipitation and measurement of
rainfall, mean rainfall on catchments, run off measurement, surface run off
hydrograph, unit hydrograph
Introduction to sources of water supply - Introduction to Ground water
/surface water / pervious and impervious stratums, rain water harvesting
Crop water requirement ; potential & actual evapotranspiration,
measurement and estimation, crop ware requirements, soil moisture
calculations, growth stages & crop factors, field capacity, permanent
wilting point, available moisture, soil water release curve
Irrigation systems types and components of irrigation systems
Irrigation requirements; farm losses, conveyance losses, irrigation
efficiency, distribution efficiency, conveyance efficiency, effective rainfall,
irrigation duty, cropping patterns and crop calendar, irrigation scheduling
Minor irrigation works; yield computations, reservoir capacity, areacapacity
studies, water balance study, design considerations of tank bunds,
spillways, sluices

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Practical Visits to irrigation projects/dam sites etc

Module Title Planning and scheduling work at workplace

Module Code EMPM03

Related Unit/s EMPU03

Module Aim(s) To enable the students to:

Plan and schedule work to be performed at workplace
Assign work to workers based on assessment of competencies / work
capacities of individual workers/working team
Predict likely problems / probable changes that would come up in
implementation of planned schedule

Learning Outcomes The student will be able to:

Prepare a work schedule for a given work situation
Determine work priorities as per predetermined criteria such as goals,
targets and organizational requirements
Develop a plan (process) to complete work to be done in a given situation
Assess competencies of individual workers before assigning work

Learning Content / Goals and Objectives of the organization

Topics Planning priorities
Plans related to work and related activities at workplace
Systems, procedures and processes relevant to the organization
Quality and continuous improvement processes applied within the
organization
Company specific performance standards
Industry/Workplace Codes of Practice /Codes of ethics
Frontline management roles applicable to team management
Manufacturer s specifications and product specifications
Standard specifications of commonly used materials
Simple planning techniques/methods - ( two to three common techniques/
methods)
Forecasting Techniques /methods
Time management techniques
Competency assessment methods

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