LEARNING GUIDE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 700154 2017 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 Last amended: January 2017 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Contributors: Robert Paluzzano, Charles Orsini, Michael Stylianakis © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 Except as provided by the Copyright Act 1968, no part of this publication may be produced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Western Sydney University. This learning guide is to be used for educational purposes only. Students should not make this publication available commercially, or redistribute it by any technological means. Students must not record lectures or tutorials via any technology unless they obtain the express consent of the lecturer prior to the lecture being given. 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Academic Pathway programs are delivered by Western Sydney University The College under arrangement with Western Sydney University. © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 2 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 You and this unit ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5 How to use this learning guide .............................................................................................................................................. 5 What is expected of you ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Attendance............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Online learning ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 General conduct and behaviour ........................................................................................................................................ 5 What you can expect from the teaching team .................................................................................................................. 5 Student instruction and feedback .................................................................................................................................... 5 General conduct and behaviour ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Changes to the unit as a result of student feedback ........................................................................................................ 6 Policy and how it affects you ................................................................................................................................................. 6 Student Misconduct Rule .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Raising concerns ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Section 2 .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 About the unit ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Learning outcomes ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Unit content ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 Workload .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Lecture/tutorial schedule ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Section 3 ................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Assessment details ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Assessment schedule .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Submission of assignments ................................................................................................................................................... 13 Late submission/Late completion of assignments .................................................................................................... 14 Assessment task 1: Online class test — Construction WH & S ....................................................................................... 15 Assessment task 2: Reflection on professional roles through case studies .............................................................. 15 Details ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Marking criteria for Assessment task 2 .......................................................................................................................... 15 Assessment task 3: Team research report .........................................................................................................................16 Details .....................................................................................................................................................................................16 Marking criteria for Assessment task 3 .......................................................................................................................... 17 Assessment task 4: Presentation ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Details .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 8 Marking criteria for Assessment task 4 (individual component) ............................................................................. 18 Marking criteria for Assessment task 4 (team component) .....................................................................................19 Section 4 .................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Learning resources and information...................................................................................................................................... 20 Overview of learning resources .......................................................................................................................................... 20 © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 3 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 People who can help ............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Teaching team .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Librarian ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Study Smart ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Online learning support ................................................................................................................................................... 20 The College and Western Sydney University websites — current students ............................................................. 21 Referencing requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 References ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Essential texts....................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Further resources ................................................................................................................................................................ 21 Staff ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 22 © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 4 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 SECTION 1 You and this unit HOW TO USE THIS LEARNING GUIDE This learning guide supplements the unit outline and is designed to help you navigate through the unit. It will help you focus on what you need to do to prepare for scheduled educational activities as well as the various assessment tasks undertaken throughout the unit. You should consult the relevant section of this learning guide as you plan your study. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend at least 80% of classes. Educational research consistently demonstrates that this attendance level is associated with a high likelihood of achieving a passing grade. ONLINE L EARNING Students are expected to access vUWS and check their student email account at least twice a week. Access to the unit’s vUWS site is only available to students who are enrolled in the unit. Student enrolment can be cancelled for failure to meet financial obligations to the university, eg failure to pay library fines. If access is unavailable, students should contact Student Services to check enrolment. GENERAL C ONDUCT AND B EHAVIOUR Students are required to: • ensure they have obtained relevant unit outlines by the second week of the teaching session • regularly and actively participate in scheduled educational activities • give honest, helpful and courteous feedback to their lecturer(s) • make every effort to undertake the work required to successfully complete their units of study • submit their own work and material for assignments and other assessment tasks • not indulge in any behaviour that disrupts the teaching and learning environment or negatively affects fellow students and The College staff, and understand The College will take action against such behaviour, and • treat The College property with due care and report any damaged or broken equipment. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE TEACHING TEAM STUDENT I NSTRUCTIO N AND F EEDBACK The teaching team for this unit is committed to assisting students achieve their learning goals. As part of this commitment, the team can be expected to: • prepare for each teaching session • ensure that students understand unit requirements and material • be available to assist students at a prearranged time, and • provide constructive feedback on assessments. GENERAL C ONDUCT AND B EHAVIOUR The teaching team can also be expected to: • immediately report any issues or concerns related to student academic and non-academic misconduct to the Curriculum Coordinator • address student concerns and queries regarding the unit and The College policies, and • treat all students and staff equitably, with courtesy and respect, according to The College policy. © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 5 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 CHANGES TO THE UNIT AS A RESULT OF STUDENT FEEDBACK As a result of student feedback, changes may be made to this unit on a progressive basis. POLICY AND HOW IT AFFECTS YOU The College has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting students can be found on The College website at www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/about_our_organisation/ governance_and_quality_assurance/policies and include the following: • Assessment Policy • Examinations Policy, and • Special Consideration Policy. Western Sydney University also has policies that apply to The College students. Details of these policies can be found on the University website at www.westernsydney.edu.au/policy/policy_dds and include the following: • Student Misconduct Rule • Review of Grade Policy • Assessment Policy — Criteria and Standards-based Assessment • Enrolment Policy (includes a section on the University student email account) • Bullying Prevention Guidelines and Bullying Prevention Policy, and • Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy. Breaches of the Student Misconduct Rule can have very serious consequences. It is essential that you are familiar with this rule and are aware of how to avoid misconduct of any type. STUDENT M ISCONDUCT R ULE This rule covers student academic misconduct, student general misconduct and higher degree research misconduct. Academic misconduct is conduct by a student that in any way undermines or otherwise puts at risk the academic integrity of any course, unit of study or assessment (including examinations) or the University or The College’s reputation. It may involve plagiarism, collusion or cheating. Plagiarism involves submitting or presenting work in a unit as if it were the student’s own work when, in fact, it is not. Collusion includes inciting, assisting, concealing or being involved in plagiarism, cheating or other academic misconduct with others. Cheating includes dishonest conduct (or attempted dishonest conduct) in exams. There are many resources to help you avoid academic misconduct. The Tertiary Studies Skills (TSS) and Academic Skills classes can help with referencing and can assist you with academic writing and plagiarism. If you are unsure about any of your work, you should also ask your tutor or lecturer for advice and feedback. General mi sconduct is conduct by a student that is contrary to accepted standards of behaviour at the University and The College, including conduct that: a.places at risk the health, safety or welfare of any person b.places at risk the business or other operations, systems or activities of the University or The College, and/or c.disrupts or interferes with another person’s ability to access or enjoy the University/College’s facilities or services. It includes unlawful activities and crimes, falsifying documents (eg a medical certificate or academic records), harassing other students (or staff), stealing or damaging University property (like library books or computers) and disrupting other students or staff. These are just some of the types of general misconduct and, while these things are rare, they do happen. If you believe you have been the victim of general misconduct or you are aware of any general misconduct, it is very important that you report it. For more detailed information of the Student Misconduct Rule, you can visit The College website. © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 6 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 RAISING CONCERNS If you have concerns about this unit, please first contact your tutor and then the Curriculum Coordinator. If you would prefer to speak to someone else, you are advised to follow the flowchart diagram in the Grievance Procedure and read the Student Complaint Handling and Resolution Policy. Both can be found on The College website at www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/about_our_organisation/governance_and_quality_ assurance/policies. © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 7 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 SECTION 2 About the unit AN INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Professional Competencies encourages students to explore professional responsibilities and challenges faced by construction professionals. Students are introduced to the construction management profession through the use of industry case studies and project problems. Students engage in a research and problem-solving task that addresses sustainability imperatives and fosters fundamental research and communication skills. Special emphasis is placed on academic and business literacy, project management and teamwork which equip students for subsequent academic and professional contexts. LEARNING OUTCOMES A student who has completed this unit and achieved a passing grade should be able to: 1. identify and reflect upon the professional responsibilities of construction professionals including the importance of workplace health and safety 2. deploy information literacy skills to investigate a construction project problem, consider alternative approaches and evaluate possible solutions 3. recommend and argue for feasible, innovative and sustainable solutions to problems 4. deploy academic and business literacy skills including report writing, argument construction and referencing 5. communicate research outcomes clearly and professionally in visual and verbal presentations, and 6. plan, manage and actively contribute in a team based project. UNIT CONTENT Topic Week Hours 1. Professional responsibilities and Workplace Health and Safety Weeks 1–2 6 hours 2. Academic and business literacy Week 3 3 hours 3. Industry case studies Week 4 3 hours 4. Problem solving Week 5 3 hours 5. Critical thinking Week 6 3 hours 6. Information literacy and the research process Weeks 7–8 6 hours 7. Time and project management Week 9 3 hours 8. Sustainable and innovative approaches Week 10 3 hours 9. Professional communication skills: written, visual and verbal presentations Weeks 11–12 6 hours © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 8 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 WORKLOAD This unit consists of a one-hour lecture and a two-hour tutorial each week as well as online activities via vUWS. This should be supplemented by student reading, work on assessment tasks and library/internet research. This independent study is expected to make up an additional seven hours per week. For a 10-credit point unit, it is expected that students will do a total of 10 hours per week of study for the unit. © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 9 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 LECTURE/TUTORIAL SCH EDULE Week Topic/Lecture Tutorials Structured Exercises Files and folders on vUWS Assessment Learning Outcomes 1 • Introduction to the unit, its structure, assessments and expectations of the students • Construction Workplace Health and Safety legislation. The Act • www.workcover.nsw.gov.au • www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au • The roles and responsibilities of employees — see the list on page 14 • Students explore the Learning Guide and assessment timetable. • Students explore and review websites relating to the Workplace Health and Safety Act, as applied to the different roles in the industry. • LABORATORY SAFETY INDUCTION AT UWS: Refer to the The College Laboratories vUWS site — found at the end of the list of accessible vUWS sites: https://vuws.uws.edu.au/ Students explore the vUWS site and the location of relevant files and folders. Unit Learning Guide and papers on vUWS www.workcover.nsw.gov.au www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au PowerPoints • Workplace Health and Safety, The Act • Interpreting the legislation • Roles and responsibilities 2 • Introduction to the range of roles in the construction industry • Preparing for Assignment 2 Online class test 1 Online class test 1 Test in computer class using online information 5% Individual mark 1 3 Assignment 2 • Assignment structure • Assignment timetable • How the assignment will be marked • Researching • Harvard referencing • Turnitin • Formatting assignments • Students summarise the hierarchy of responsibility for W H & S in a typical organisation or company. • Dealing with clashes of responsibility: establishing “who is responsible for what” Class test 1 Referencing exercise PowerPoints: • Researching • Harvard referencing • Business report writing Assignment marking sheet 4 • Reflection on professional roles through case studies • Architects, engineers, surveyors and the relationships between the key roles • Investigating the range of roles in the construction industry [details on page 13] • Students work individually in the computer workshop Investigating and expanding on four roles [individual] PowerPoints • Analysis of job roles, salaries, shortages etc • The professional responsibilities of Construction professionals © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 10 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 Week Topic/Lecture Tutorials Structured Exercises Files and folders on vUWS Assessment Learning Outcomes 5 • Examples of professional roles. Resolving conflicts and negligence: The Legal System and Tort Law • Class discussion • Preparing Assignment 2 • Case Studies on the legal system as applied to the construction industry • Submit Assignment 2 (Individual) PowerPoint • The Legal System 20% Individual mark 1–4 6 • The Australian Institute of Building • Case studies. • Dealing with the client. From Design to Bill of Quantity to selection of contractors/builders and supervision • Researching examples of roles PowerPoint • The AIB 7 • Preparing for Assignment 3 • The assignment structure and expectations and marking grid • Students complete 800 word report ready for submission and marking • Assignment Marking Sheet 8 • Working in teams’ • PPT — group work. • The team agreement. • Project selection. • Researching and referencing • Working as a Team. • Selecting the chosen team project: “Students to investigate hazardous materials and chemicals which may be present in older buildings”. See page 15 • Agreeing the Timeline and management of the project • Correct referencing • Creating a team agreement • Referencing exercises • The Gantt Chart • Chapter 3 in EDCP/IEP workbook + team agreement PowerPoints • Researching • Referencing • Group work • Team agreement 9 • Sharing the exercise: allocating team roles • PPT – Business Report Writing. • Project Managing - Timelines – The Gantt Chart or similar • Critical Thinking • How to Format Reports. • Suggested report format [eg word totals] • Planning the written Report and allocating tasks to the team. • Students construct/complete a Gantt Chart for 2016.1 • Ensuring that students recommend and argue for feasible, innovative and sustainable solutions • Assigning the sections/chapt ers to team members. • Scheduling the team members • Gathering data, illustrations PowerPoints • Business Report Writing • Critical thinking • Essay writing • Handout on report formatting • Gantt Chart © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 11 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 Week Topic/Lecture Tutorials Structured Exercises Files and folders on vUWS Assessment Learning Outcomes 10 • Techniques for verbal presentations • Demonstrating MS PowerPoint options • Suggested presentation format (eg number of slides) • PPTs — example previous student reports • Selecting the chosen model • Preparing the team PowerPoint presentation, based on the written report • Planning the PowerPoint presentation as a team • Scheduling tasks to the team members • Continuing the report • Team report production and submission for marking • PowerPoint facilities/ options. • Compiling the presentation using the suggested format • Assignment marking criteria and expectations • Team submit written report • Access to vUWS PowerPoints • Oral presentations • Examples of previous student presentations • Students recommend and argue for feasible, innovative and sustainable solutions • Student assessment grids available on vUWS 30% Individual mark and 20% team mark 2–6 11 Case studies from the construction industry Presentation of the Team Report (1) • Team exercise • Access to vUWS • Students recommend and argue for feasible, innovative and sustainable solutions. • Assignment Marking Sheet [Report] 15% individual and 10% team mark. 5 12 Sustainable and innovative approaches Presentation of the team report (2) Team presentations PowerPoints • Sustainable Engineering from the Dowling book ppts • Student Assessment grids available on vUWS. • Assignment marking sheet [oral presentation] © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 12 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 SECTION 3 Assessment details This section provides detailed information about the assessment activities in this unit. You are encouraged to use this as a guide when you are working on each assessment task. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE Task Weighting Date due Learning outcomes assessed Mandatory task 1. Class test — Construction Workplace Health and Safety — 1 hour (individual mark) 5% Week 2 1 Yes 2. Reflection on professional roles through case studies — 800 words (individual mark) 20% Week 5 1, 2, 3, 4 Yes 3. Team research project, consisting of a report of 1000 words per student, submitted as a wellintegrated team report; (individual mark — 30% and team mark — 20%) 50% Week 10 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Yes 4. Presentation — professional communications; 12–15 minute presentation (individual mark 15% and 10% team mark) 25% Week 11 5 Yes TOTAL 100% All marks will be determined in accordance with The College Assessment Policy. All assessment tasks are mandatory unless otherwise specified. Should a student fail to attempt/submit the first formal assessment task in a unit, they will be deemed to be at risk and will need to follow an intervention plan in order not to receive a Fail Non-Submission (FNS) grade. However, failure to attempt/submit all other mandatory assessment tasks will result in an immediate FNS grade for the unit. An overall mark of at least 50% is required to pass the unit. In order to pass this unit, students must: • adequately complete all assessment components, and • keep a copy of all work submitted SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS Unless required to be handed in in class, all hard copy assignments must be placed in the Assignment Box situated in the entrance foyer of Building U2, Nirimba campus, by close of business on the Friday of the week that they are due, unless written notification (vUWS) is given by the lecturer nominating a revised method and time of submission (for example over the Easter break). © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 13 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 LATE SUBMISSION/LATE COMPLETION OF ASS IGNMENTS A student who submits a late assessment without approval for an extension will be penalised by 10% per calendar day up to 10 days (ie marks equal to 10% of the mark given to the student for the assignment will be deducted as a “flat rate” from the mark awarded for each calendar day the assignment is late up to 10 calendar days). For example, if a student achieves a mark of 15/20 and submits the task two days late, the penalty would be 15 x 20% = 3 so the mark for the task would be 12/20. Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students who submitted the task on time. Assignments presented more than 30 minutes after the beginning of the scheduled starting time of the class are deemed to be late and will be penalised 10% of the final mark. They will be further penalised if not submitted before 9.00 am the following morning. In summary: • Work submitted without prior extension will be penalised in all units by 10% of the final mark for each day the work is overdue, up to 10 days. • Penalties for late submission will count a weekend as two days’ penalty, eg a 20% penalty will apply if an assignment is due on Friday but is submitted before 9.00 am the following Monday. • Assessments received after 10 days will receive zero but must still be submitted to fulfil unit requirements. • An application for special consideration must be completed and accompany all late submissions. Students who are absent on the day an assignment is due must: • Ring The College with information regarding their absence. • Email the task to their tutor whether complete or not. • Obtain a medical certificate or other documentation which states their inability to attend The College on the day the assessment was due • Submit their assignment before 9.00 am on the day they return to The College. Assignments received after 9.00 am will be considered to be a further day late. • Complete and submit an Application for Special Consideration Form (available from Student Services or www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/policies) with their medical certificate immediately upon being deemed fit by a doctor. Students will be notified of the outcome of their appeal via their student email. © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 14 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 ASSESSMENT TASK 1: ONLINE CLASS TEST — CONSTRUCTION WH & S DETAILS Multiple choice test on vUWS, only open during the tutorial class. This is an individual assessment task, and is worth 5% of the overall marks for the unit. It will be held in week 2. Learning outcome 1 will be addressed. ASSESSMENT TASK 2: REFLECTION ON PROFESSIONAL ROLES THROUGH CASE STUDIES DETAILS Students are to choose four roles in the construction industry from the list below, and are to investigate and expand on those four roles. This is an individual assessment task and is worth 20% of the overall marks for the unit. It should be 800 words in total, 200 words for each role. It is to be submitted in Week 5. Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be addressed. • Council Building Surveyor • Civil Engineers • Quantity Surveyor • Hydraulics Engineer • Town Planner • Site Engineer • Solicitor • Construction Estimator • Certifier • Contract Administrator • Architect • Construction Manager • Structural Engineer • Landscape Architect This assignment must be placed in the Assignment Box, situated in the entrance foyer of Building U2, Nirimba campus, by the close of business on the Friday of Week 5 unless alternative arrangements are advised prior to the due date. MARKING CRITERIA FOR ASS E SSMENT TASK 2 Criteria Maximum mark Student mark Selects four roles from given list 4 Shows how each role is related to the other three roles. 4 Discusses the responsibilities of each role. 4 Discusses WHS in relation to each role. 4 Lists the qualifications required for each role. 4 Mentions the Institute / Association support for each role. 4 Outlines the career structure for each of the four roles. 4 Referencing is used correctly. 5 Word count is within limits. 5 Format and layout is consistent. 4 English expression overall. 6 Cover sheet attached. 2 TOTAL 50 © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 15 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 ASSESSMENT TASK 3: TEAM RESEARCH REPORT DETAILS Students are to investigate hazardous/building materials and chemicals which may be present in buildings. These include: • Asbestos • Arsenic treating of termites • Organochlorins • PFCs — perflurocarbons • Lead paint • Plate glass in high rise constructions • Benzine • Metric modular bricks • DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) • Unexploded ordinance • Mercury • Toxic, explosive or asphyxiant gases (e.g. methane) • Chromated Copper Arsenate preservative In the report, students will be asked: 1. to describe where these hazardous/building materials and chemicals might be found or used 2. why they were/are used 3. why they are not used now, and 4. what has replaced them. The report should then recommend and argue for feasible, innovative and sustainable solutions. The report is to be submitted as a well-integrated team report and will be 1000 words per student. The individual mark for this assignment is worth 30%, and the team mark is worth 20%, making a total of 50% of the overall marks for the unit. The report is to be submitted in week 10. Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be addressed. This assignment must be placed in the Assignment Box, situated in the entrance foyer of Building U2, Nirimba campus, by the close of business on the Friday of Week 10 unless alternative arrangements are advised prior to the due date. © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 16 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 MARKING CRITERIA FOR ASS E SSMENT TASK 3 Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4 Team mark Cover Sheet /2 Title Page correctly set out /2 Contents Page /2 Introduction /2 Conclusion /2 Individual — description /7 /7 /7 /7 Individual — why used /7 /7 /7 /7 Individual — why not used now /7 /7 /7 /7 Individual — replacement /7 /7 /7 /7 Word count (1000) /2 /2 /2 /2 Correct Referencing /3 Layout /2 Standard of English /5 TOTAL Overall Comments Team mark ______/20 © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 17 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 ASSESSMENT TASK 4: PRESENTATION DETAILS This presentation is on professional communications and should be 12-15 minutes long. It will be worth 25% of the overall mark for the unit and is to be held in week 11. Learning outcome 5 will be addressed. MARKING CRITERIA FOR ASS E SSMENT TASK 4 (INDIVIDUAL C O MPONENT) Unsatisfactory — rarely Improvement required — sometimes Satisfactory — frequently Commendable — always/consistently Mark Content Covered all questions /4 Logical order of material /4 Good flow of information /4 Voice and presentation Dress code /4 Level of eye contact and engagement /4 Use of voice – volume, clarity, speed, pronunciation /4 Confidence /4 Method Ability to avoid reading /4 Appropriate use of aids /4 Preparation of visual aids or just using subject outline /4 Total /40 TOTAL /15 © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 18 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 MARKING CRITERIA FOR ASS E SSMENT TASK 4 (TEAM COMPONE NT) Introduction /2 Overall strength of argument /2 Overall consistency of verbal/visual communication /2 Logical presentation structure /2 Conclusion /2 TOTAL /10 © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 19 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 SECTION 4 Learning resources and information As independent learners, you must make choices about the resources you use to help you with your learning activities and assessments in this unit. In the following section, the resources that are available to you are briefly summarised. OVERVIEW OF LEARNING RESOURCES The following table is a quick look-up guide that summarises the learning resources available in this unit. Resources All assessment tasks Teaching team Discuss any issues with your tutor. Library The Library can help you find information for the assessments if required. See http://library.westernsydney.edu.au/uws_library. The Library has a number of style guides that you will find helpful with citing other work and referencing this material if it is required. See http://library.westernsydney.edu.au/uws_library/guides/referencing-citation. Textbook Undertake any prescribed readings. E-Learning tools Notes and materials can be downloaded from this unit’s vUWS website. Participation Attend lectures and tutorials. PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP TEACHING TEAM Your tutor should always be your first point of contact to help clarify learning activities. However, if you need more help, contact your tutor or lecturer through Student Services, or contact them directly if an email address is provided in the table at the end of the section. LIBRARIAN The librarian at your campus library can help with finding information and correct referencing conventions. Call in and see the librarian at any time or contact the library staff via the Library home page. STUDY SMART The Library Study Smart service provides support for students through online resources, tools and information to develop their academic reading, writing and study skills. Visit www.westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart. ONLINE LEARNING SUPP ORT E-learning support for students can be accessed through the following website: www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/using_uws_online_systems/e-learning © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 20 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 THE COLLEGE AND WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WEBSITES — CURRENT STUDENTS The College student website www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/currentstudents contains important links for accessing information, including: • key dates • course information • course timetables • learning resources • policies and procedures • facilities and services, and • campus life. Also available to The College students is the Western Sydney University student website www.westernsydney.edu.au/uws_students, which contains many important links including: • Services and facilities — this site contains much of the information necessary for the administration of your course throughout your study at The College: www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities. • E-learning — this is your entry to all aspects of e-learning at The College, including this unit’s vUWS site: www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/using_uws_online_systems/e-learning. • Counselling Service — students seeking confidential counselling services should visit: www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/counselling_services. • Disability Service — students with a disability should visit: www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/disability_service. These and other important websites can also be accessed through Western Central — the University student portal that provides easy access to regularly used student services and other resources. Visit: www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/using_uws_online_systems/myc3_info. REFERENCING REQUIREMENTS In this unit, the Harvard referencing system is used. Examples of this system are available on the Library website at http://library.westernsydney.edu.au/uws_library/guides/referencing-citation. REFERENCES ESSENTIAL TEXT S • Files and materials on the unit’s vUWS site. FURTHER RESOURCES • Dainty, A, Moore, D & Murray, M 2006, Communication in construction: theory and practice, Taylor Francis, New York. • Pearce, AR, Ahn, YH & Hanmi Kullobol Chusik, H 2012, Sustainable buildings and infrastructure: paths to the future, Routledge, London. • Williams, T 2010, Construction management: emerging trends and technologies, Delmar/Cengage Learning, Clifton Park, N.Y. • Dowling, DG et al. 2016, Engineering your future — an Australasian guide, John Wiley and Sons Australia, Milton, Qld. © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 21 700154 Professional Competencies 2017 STAFF Manager, Health Science, Science and Construction Management Karen Bertinshaw Curriculum Coordinator Robert Paluzzano: [email protected] Teacher/Lecturer Michael Stylianakis © UWS Enterprises Pty Ltd 2017 22