ARCT40110 Practical Experience

Academic Year 2022/2023

1. The student is required to spend a minimum of 24 months in paid employment in architectural practice under the supervision of an architect; this must be certified by the architect employer and approved by the school. (Refer also to Course Information).
2. During this time the student, as an architectural graduate, is required to gain experience of all aspects of architectural practice. The student is required to submit a written `Assessment of Experience' with includes a timeline summary of their practice experience, 'Certificate(s) of Experience' from their employer(s) and a summary, evaluation and reflection on of their professional practical experience.
3. The student attends two Oral Examinations, each of 20-30 minutes duration.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this Module the student should be able to:
-Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, competence and professionalism required for independent practice as an architect in Ireland.
-Demonstrate an ability to apply the `body of knowledge' acquired in Modules ARCT40130, ARCT40140 and ARCT40090 in response to specific issues and scenarios.
-Demonstrate an ability to discuss and critically analyse their own work in Module ARCT40100.
-Demonstrate an ability to apply judgement, integrity and impartiality in their professional roles.
-Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of their personal professional responsibilities, skills, competences, limitations and on-going CPD (continuous professional development) requirements.
-Demonstrate the organisational, communication and leadership skills that are required for the effective management, development and procurement of a building project.
-Demonstrate a broad understanding of the historical, social, environmental, legislative and economic context in which the built environment is procured.
-Demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and comprehensively.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

5
Autonomous Student Learning

10
Placement/Work Experience

110
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module supported of a Reading List, Advice Notes and Tutorials. Students must ensure that they will meet the minimum professional experience requirement for this module (Autum or Spring trimester). 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

The student takes this module at the same time as ARCT40100 Case Study.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Practical Experience (O/L) (ARCT40810), Practical Experience (LARC40130)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Certificate(s) of Experience, provided by supervising architect employer(s) for min 24 months in accordance with requirements Week 12 n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

0
Assignment: Reflection on personal professional experience, to standard format Week 12 n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

0
Oral Examination: Oral Exam Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Students can request feedback on their assessment result and/or a meeting to discuss their result.