Assignment front sheet

Qualification

Unit number and title

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma

Construction and the Built Environment

Unit 33 : Civil Engineering Technology

Student name

Assessor name

Daw Soe Soe Mon

Date issued

Completion date

6th May 2015

21st May 2015

Assignment title

Construction methods, techniques and Safety Assessment of

Substructures (1 of 2)

LO

Learning outcome
(LO)

Assessment
Criteria
1.1

Understand the
methods and
techniques used in
LO 1
earthwork activities

1.2
1.3

Understand the
methods and
techniques used to
LO 2
create substructures

2.1
2.2
2.3

Understand the hazards

LO 4 associated with civil
engineering activities

4.1
4.2
4.3

Submitted on

In this assessment you will have the

opportunity to present evidence that
shows you are able to:
explain the use of earthmoving
equipment
discuss appropriate techniques to ensure
safe and productive activities in deep
excavations
illustrate temporary works required to
deal with ground stability and ground
water
explain techniques to install piling
systems and ground stabilization
activities
describe methods of constructing
complex foundations
illustrate construction methods used in
drainage works, culverts and utilities
assess hazards from civil engineering
activities
explain the legal framework of health,
safety and welfare and the requirements
of the CDM regulations
evaluate the role of the planning
supervisor in civil engineering

Task Evidence
no. (Page no)
1a
1b
1c

2a
2a
2b
3a
3b
3b

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.

Student signature:

Date:

In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT
and DISTINCTION grades
Grade Descriptor
M2
Select/design and apply appropriate
methods/techniques
M3
Present and communicate appropriate
findings

Indicative characteristic/s
Complex information/data has been
synthesised and processed

Contextualisation
Description and explanation of methods and techniques
within task 2a, you have synthesised and processed the
complex information.

A range of methods of presentation have been

For task 1c, you have provided a range of methods of
used and technical language has been
presentation and you have chosen the appropriate structures
accurately used / The appropriate structure
and approached within task 3a.
and approach has been used

D2
Take responsibility for managing and
organising activities
D3
Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative
thinking

The unforeseen has been accommodated

For task 2a, you have described and accommodated the

safety arrangements for the unexpected hazards.

Convergent and lateral thinking have been

applied

In task 3a, you have discussed the appropriate methods and

techniques of deep excavation with convergent and lateral
thinking.

Assignment brief
Unit number and title

Unit 33 : Civil Engineering Technology

Qualification

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Construction and the Built

Environment

Start date

6th May 2015

Deadline/hand-in

21st May 2015

Assessor

Daw Soe Soe Mon

Assignment title

Construction methods, techniques and Safety Assessments of

Substructures (1 of 2)

Purpose of this assignment

By carrying out this assignment, learners will understand the methods and techniques of the
construction of substructures including earthwork excavation work, assessing the risk and solving the
problems arising from civil engineering activities.
Scenario
Your role is a project engineer in a construction company. You responsibilities are to manage for the
creating of structures with the appropriate construction methods and techniques and also to design the
solutions for the problems arising from construction activities according to the legal framework. So you
need to understand and apply the wide range of construction methods and techniques, current health
and safety regulations (CDM Regulations 2007). The following series of tasks are set to test your
knowledge and understanding of construction methods and techniques in construction and the built
environment.
Task 1a : (LO 1: 1.1)
For the project which you are responsible, excavation work is processed by using equipment. Therefore,
you should understand the use of earth moving equipment to be able to choose the appropriate
equipment.
Explain the use of trenchers, bulldozers, wheel loaders and dump trucks.
Task 1b: (LO 1: 1.2)
The project is built with two basements and so deep excavations work will be needed. You have to
choose and decide the proper method to be safe and productive.
Discuss appropriate techniques of deep excavations which are safe and productive in
construction.
For D3, you must discuss the techniques with your convergent and lateral thinking.

Task 1c (LO 1: 1.3)

For deep excavation work of your project, you have to arrange the safety for construction workers such
as ground stability and ground water. Therefore, you have to know how to provide the safety
arrangements for these activities.
Illustrate the safety arrangements of excavation for ground stability and ground water.
For M3, your illustration must be accurate arrangements and technical language.
Task 2a (LO 2: 2.1 and 2.2)
For the purpose of basement, the project will be constructed with mat foundation according to structural
design. Bored pile are installed under mat foundation. As a project engineer, you should know the
construction methods of foundations piling system and ground stabilisation.
Describe methods of constructing complex foundations and explain techniques used in
installation of piling systems and ground stabilisation activities.
For M2, you must synthesis and processed your descriptions.
Task 2b (LO2: 2.2)
There is a public drainage along the fence of building. You need to provide the culvert for the purpose of
entrance. Therefore you have to know how to construct the culvert. Moreover, construction of drainage
and utilities are also needed to be understand.
Illustrate constructions methods used in utilities, drainage and brick culverts.
Task 3a (LO 4: 4.1)
In the construction and built environment, risk assessment for each activities are useful for employer to
measure the risk level. As a project engineer, you have to understand and be able to access the safety
arrangements for construction activities.
Access the safety arrangements for construction activities such as excavation and working in
confined spaces.
For D2, you must briefly describe for safety arrangements for unexpected hazards.
Task 3b (LO 4 : 4.2 and 4.3)
Understanding the roles and responsibilities according to regulations will be helpful to reduce the risk in
construction site. You have to be proficiency with updated construction regulations.
Discuss about construction (Design and Management) Regulation 2007 and explain the role
and responsibilities of planning supervisor.

Evidence
checklist

Summary of evidence required by student

Evidence
presented

Task 1a

Written explanation the use of earthmoving equipment

Task 1b

Short discussion of appropriate techniques for deep excavations

Task 1c

Written illustration with appropriate photos or drawings of the temporary

works for safety in excavation

Task 2a

Short description and explanation for complex foundations such as piling

systems

Task 2b

Illustration for the construction of drainage, culverts and utilities

Task 3a

Risk assessments for two construction process

Task 3b

Written discussion for CDM regulations 2007 and Role of coordinator

Sources of information:
You may get reference from websites, e-books, magazines, etc.

Achievement Summary
Qualification
Unit Number and
title
Criteria
Reference
LO 1

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National

Diploma in Construction and the Built
Environment

Assessor name

Unit 33 : Civil Engineering Technology

Student name

To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the

student is able to:

1.1

explain the use of earthmoving equipment

1.2

discuss appropriate techniques to ensure safe and productive

activities in deep excavations

1.3

Daw Soe Soe Mon

Achieved?
(tick)

illustrate temporary works required to deal with ground stability and

ground water

LO 2
2.1

explain techniques to install piling systems and ground stabilization

activities

2.2

describe methods of constructing complex foundations

2.3

illustrate construction methods used in drainage works, culverts and

utilities

LO 5
4.1

assess hazards from civil engineering activities

4.2

explain the legal framework of health, safety and welfare and the
requirements of the CDM regulations

4.3

evaluate the role of the planning supervisor in civil engineering

Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)

Grade descriptor

Achieved?
(tick)

Grade descriptor

M1: Identify and apply strategies to

find appropriate solutions

D1: Use critical reflection to

evaluate own work and justify
valid conclusions

M2: Select/design and apply

appropriate methods/techniques

D2: Take responsibility for

managing and organising
activities

M3: Present and communicate

appropriate findings

D3: Demonstrate
convergent/lateral/creative
thinking

Achieved?
(tick)

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