This document provides an overview of a Construction Studies course. It introduces the lecturers and support staff, outlines the course objectives to prepare students to teach Construction Studies, and describes the various assessment methods. It also summarizes the key topics that will be covered, including construction theory, practical skills, health and safety management, and current trends in the construction industry.

1. WT5912TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & WORKSHOP PRACTICE 2: MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTIONUnit 0 – Week 1: Construction Studies and Health & Safety Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology Lecturer/Teacher: Mr. Joseph Lyster Academic Year 2011: Spring Semester Technical Support: Mr. Joe Murray & Mr. Richie Hennessy Lecture Notes: www.slideshare.net/WT4603 P1004 – 28/01/2011 12-1pm

2. WT5912 Introduction: Students will be introduced to the Construction related syllabi at senior cycle level and develop strategies to teach their concepts and content. Students will draw on their knowledge base from their primary degree and content of this module to formulate a coherent approach to teaching construction based subjects at second level. In addition to the Construction syllabi students will be involved in extensive laboratory work to ensure the competent and effective implementation of wood processing safety and practice in second level technology education settings. This is a core issue regarding the management of the classroom environment for health and safety of all and the nature of work being conducted. Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

4. Teaching Assistant: Joseph Lyster

5. Senior Technicians: Joseph Murray, Richard Hennessy & Louise Madden

6. Lab Groups: 2A

7. Courses Involved: Grad. Dip. In Technology Education

8. Lecture Times: Friday 12-1pm in P1004 (PESS Building)....Be on time!!!

9. Lab Times: Monday 4-6pm/Tuesday 3-6pm

10. Lecture Notes: Available @ www.slideshare.net/WT4603Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

11. WT5912 Introduction: Aim & Objectives… The overall aim of this module is to prepare you for the role of teaching, learning and assessment of second level leaving certificate Construction Studies. Affective Domain: To motivate and foster your moral development as a teacher of Construction Studies with emphasis on critical pedagogy and practice, i.e. health & safety, through the integration of previous knowledge and methods of reflective inquiry Cognitive Domain: To draw on the learning obtained from your pervious qualifications to support the development of your knowledge, comprehension and application of both theoretical and practical elements of Constructions Studies Psychomotor Domain: To foster your ability to plan, develop and demonstrate practical processes and techniques through organised teaching and learning activities in the Construction Studies setting Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

13. 20% Written Exam (WE)

14. 20% Term Assignments (TA)

15. Machines Practical Exam (Pass / Fail Basis)

16. Lab Book (Pass / Fail Basis)

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18. Students must pass all assessment elements to obtain a pass in the module.

19. Students that fail the practical machines exam and repeat exam will automatically fail the entire module.

20. Nature of Project work: Refer to outline, as given, for specific project details.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

21. WT5912 Construction Studies Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

23. It is a second level senior cycle subject and a follow on subject from junior certificate Materials Technology Wood (MTW)

24. It is part of the ‘established leaving certificate’ programme

25. The subject is optional, meaning students can choose to study it if they wish.

26. It is offered in most schools but not all.

27. It offers a broad range of learning involving both theory and practical.

28. In terms of its assessment, it is offered at both ordinary and higher level

29. The uptake in C.S. has continued despite the collapse of the Irish Construction sector/Industry.

30. This can be largely attributed to the learning experience on offer and the respect for teachers of C.S.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

31. WT5912 Construction Studies: The aims & Objectives… Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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34. Substructure – Foundation types, rising walls, floors, radon, DPC, provision etc…

35. Superstructure – External Walls, windows, doors, roofs, dormers, chimneys, etc…

36. Internal Construction – Internal walls, floors, partitions, second fixings, doors, etc…

37. Services and External Works – Mechanical services, electricity, wastewater treatment, sewage, etc…

38. Heat and Thermal Effects In Buildings – Construction type, Insulation, material conductivity, air tightness etc…

39. Illumination In Buildings – Natural Light, glazing, LUX, heat transfer, dwelling orientation etc…

40. Sound In Buildings – Insulation etc… Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

42. Maintenance and care of tools

43. Uses, construction and mechanical principles

44. Health & Safety

45. Processes

46. Construction of joint types used in partitions, floors, stairs, roof, structural timbers, doors, window frames, box and carcase construction.

47. Laminating board material

48. Correct use of manufactured board

49. Storage of materials, knowing properties of wood.

50. Ability to effectively plan a cutting list, use of jigs clamps etc… Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

51. WT5912 Construction Studies: Coursework & Projects… Coursework Projects Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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54. This is currently being assessed in the leaving certificate exam, which is set by the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

55. The subject has engendered a strong theme for economic, social and environmental building performance, i.e. sustainability.

56. These features are being integrated into the examination phase through elements such as updated building regulations, building energy rating (BER), passive housing, sustainable planning and development.

57. A few years ago the subject was to receive a formal update including a revised syllabus and new name –Architectural Technology.

58. However, the current economic climate and the issue of funds to support the broader range of development in the technologies has resulted in this plan being shelved until a future date.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

59. WT5912 HEALTH & SAFETY Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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64. Poor machinery guarding.

65. Poor cleaning and housekeeping arrangements.

66. Limited interest of OHS by employers/management.

67. Lack of care/respect for safety rules.

68. Poor safety culture.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

70. Consultation between employer and employees.

71. Clearly defined structure of responsibilities….

72. Employees are trained…

73. Exceeds the specific requirements of the law – manages safety not for fear of being reprimanded but for the employees.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

74. WT5912 Safety Management The Key steps of any Health & Safety Management scheme are: Policy Hazard identification Risk Assessment Control Measures. Recording Findings (Safety Statement) Monitoring, Review and Auditing Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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79. WT5912 More information can be found by consulting manufacturer’s manual Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

80. WT5912 Health & Safety at Work Act 2005 Pg. 30 of Health & Safety at Work Act 2005 Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

81. WT5912 Identify Hazards (Hazard Identification) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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95. WT5912 Wrap Point: (Entanglement) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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102. Strategies will need to be developed to:

103. Reduce or eliminate risk

104. Demonstrate safe use of machine(s)

105. Teach key learning points relating to machine or process

106. Assess and record pupil learning and competence

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117. means anything that can cause harm (eg chemicals,electricity, working from ladders, etc)

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119. is the chance, high or low, that somebody will beharmed by the hazard.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

120. WT5912 Hierarchy of Risk Control Eliminate the Hazard Completely. Substitute Hazard with a safer alternative. Isolate the Hazard. Use engineering controls to reduce risk at the source (Guarding). Provide training on how to avoid risks. & if all that fails… Use PPE. Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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123. Very Infrequent (< once per annum or less)

124. Quite Infrequent (annually/biannually)

125. Frequent (quarterly/monthly)

126. Quite Frequent (weekly/daily)

127. Highly Frequent (continuous daily)Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

129. Highly Unlikely (practically impossible)

130. Quite Unlikely (conceivable but very unlikely)

131. Likely (conceivable and could possibly happen)

132. Quite Likely (almost certain to happen)

133. Highly Likely (certain to happen)Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

135. Minor Injury/Ill Health ( minor cuts, abrasions etc.)

136. Injury/Ill Health (burns, sprains, minor fractures etc.)

137. Serious Injury/Ill Health (breaks, deafness etc.)

138. Major Injury/Ill Health (amputations, cancer, multiple breaks etc.)

139. Fatality (one or more fatalities)Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

141. Skills

142. Training

143. Experience

144. Attitude

145. Motivation

146. Risk perception

147. Mental condition

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151. Training/ information/ instruction

152. Supervision

153. Communications

154. PPE

155. Condition of equipment/tools

156. Maintenance regime

157. Guarding/hazard controls

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194. WT5912 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT: Health & Safety… Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

196. Close monitoring of students using machinery.

197. Students must not be permitted to use equipment while unsupervised.

198. It is the responsibility of the schools to ensure that the machines are not accessible to unauthorised persons

199. Cleaners

200. Visitors

201. Unsupervised students.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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205. Hard wearing and clearly visible markings should be set down on the floor to indicate these safe operation areas.

206. If necessary, machines should be moved to accommodate this safe operational area.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

207. WT5912 Emergency Isolators and Emergency Stops Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

209. Location

210. Colour

211. Flush mounted

212. Mushroom head

213. Turn release

214. Key releaseDepartment of Design & Manufacturing Technology

217. Push BarDepartment of Design & Manufacturing Technology

218. WT5912 Emergency Stop Some machines may have two stopping devices. Hand Operated Foot/Knee Operated Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

219. WT5912 Material Preparation Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

221. Not give rise to any additional hazard.

223. Not restrict more than necessary the view of the operating cycle of the equipmentDepartment of Design & Manufacturing Technology

224. WT5912 Lighting Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

225. WT5912 Push Sticks Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

226. WT5912 Maintenance of Machinery Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

227. WT5912 Preventative Maintenance Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

228. WT5912 Maintenance Records Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

229. WT5912 Inspection of Machinery Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

230. WT5912 Inadvertent Starting Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

231. WT5912 Machinery Rundown Time Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

232. WT5912 CE Mark The CE Marking is not a mark indicating conformity to a standard but rather a mark indicating conformity to the legal requirements of EU Directives. Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

234. The letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité Européene" which literally means "European Conformity".

235. The term initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

237. Must not add to machinery – must be there… criminal offence to try to add it.

238. Also an offence to reduce the visibility of the “CE” Marking on a machine.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

239. WT5912 CE Mark The existence of the “CE” marking on a piece of machinery should indicate that its manufacturer has met all relevant standards and requirements. Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

240. WT5912 CE Mark Never assume that machinery is safe just because it has a “CE” marking Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

241. WT5912 Emergency/ Permission Mandatory/Action Warning/Caution-Danger Regulatory/ Prohibited Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

242. WT5912 Surface Planer Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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245. Note infeed and outfeed table.

246. Square to infeed using right angle square.

247. Use red lock handles to open and adjust fence.

248. Lock gently when fence is perpendicular to infeed table.Infeed Table Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

250. Maximum recommended material removal is 1-2mm/pass

251. Dept stop to be set at 2mm

252. Open infeed lock handle

253. Turn wheel to left to drop table to 2mm

254. Lower you drop, the more the planer cutting block is exposed

255. Close infeed lock handle when required dept is achieved.

256. * Do not adjust outfeed table level, this is for maintenance purposes only*Infeed Infeed Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

258. Width of material + 10mm is recommended

259. This results in 10mm blade exposure - Safety

260. Adjust lock handle to wind in or out guide fence

261. Lock in appropriate positionDepartment of Design & Manufacturing Technology

263. Guard set for face edge = handle flat – no blade exposureDepartment of Design & Manufacturing Technology

265. Cupping

266. Bowing

267. Twist

268. Knots

269. Loose grain

270. Example - if material is bowed, set the bowed face to the surface planer table surface and process. Material should never be run through hump side down.Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

272. Select appropriate face side and face edge based on inspection

273. Preliminary surface marking using an ‘X’ with no less than a HB pencil

274. Ensure extraction gate valve is open and extraction is on

275. Proceed to plane material – face side and face edge only!Gate Valve locate on extractor pipe just above surface planer X X Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

277. Hand positionsDept of Hand Dept of Hand Ensure Guard Guide is in a vertical position to plane face side Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

278. WT5912 Note Hand Positions in relation to material Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

280. Hand positionDept of Hand Dept of Hand Ensure Guard Guide is in a horizontal position to plane face edge Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

281. WT5912 Note Hand Positions in relation to material Split second blade Exposure Blade guard flat onto table Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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285. WT5912 Delta Switch Stop/Start Lab sequence – Thicknesser Step 1: Unlock twist release stop mechanism Press green button to start Allow machine to build up, this can be determined by noise consistency When noise is consistent flip delta switch to on position Feed rate, i.e. Speed at which material is passed, is set. Adjust table height as required Feed material as directed Twist Release Stop Display Panel Thicknesser Bed Adjustment Control Feed Rate Control Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

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291. OUTFEED TABLE SLILDING TABLE WT5912 Step 4: Rip Saw Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

292. WT5912 Step 4: Rip Saw Cross Cutting Ripping Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

293. WT5912 Step 4: Rip Saw – Ripping Material Mark Line across end grain: Horizontal when cutting Vertical when planing #NB: Ensure correct use of PPE and push sticks are practiced. Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

294. WT5912 Step 4: Rip Saw – Ripping Material Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

295. WT5912 Refer back to your cutting list to make sure you cut pieces to the correct length. After the material has been ripped and surface planned into correct / required sizes, you then have to cross-cut the sections to the required length. For this, you will have to set up the fence on the sliding table to achieve this. Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

296. WT5912 #NB: Ensure guards and guides are set-up and used correctly and safely. Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology