Placement

The Industrial placement forms an integral part of the Architectural Technology programme(s) and will consist of a period of not less than 13 weeks duration at an appropriate workplace, working with / supervised by Architects/ Architectural Technologists/ Engineers in a professional practice/contractor/subcontractor, in an office or site based. 
The content and assessment relating to preparation for placement will occur in the semester prior to the placement.

1. Prior to the placement, review current recruitment and selection processes used by organisations, prepare relevant CV for work placement and communicate with industry order to seek suitable work placement.

2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to building and buildings.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the necessary verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate effectively in the context of construction technology projects.

4. Contribute to the production of the necessary information to effectively procure and construct a building or part of a building or structure.

5. Organise and coordinate digital data for collaborative work practices in a design and construction setting.

6. Demonstrate the organisational skills required for professional practice and perform technical and administrative work in the design and construction processes.