BLD60204 Construction Technology 2

After construction technology 1 in semester1 , here comes construction technology 2 in my second semester. Lecturer for this module, Mr. Chiew has many experiences and professional knowledge on construction this industry. Basically this module will be mainly focus on the technology used when constructing and elements of building structure such as piling, steel portal frame and etc.We would be able to develop more knowledge on the construction procedure so that we know how does a construction process goes in our future career.

The module consists of one mid term test, one individual assignment which is technical drawing to let us understand more details of some building components. Second assignment is a group assignment which is a 20 minutes video on a construction process. I have teamed up with Hiew Liming, Lee Ern Hui, Chong Kai Xiang and Hor Weng Lim. The topic that we are presenting is scaffolding.

Last but not least, I have learned so much from this module as I gained knowledge on the construction procedure so that I know what will be going on in construction site. I have improved my interpersonal skills because I worked hard together with my fellow members to create a 20 minutes video which is a new challenge for me. I have never tried to edit such a long video in my life time. Thanks for my members which help each other on video editing, narrating, researching and so on. The group project has improved my digital literacy skills as well because this is the first time I am using a video editing software, Sony Vegas Pro. These all are new things for me but I have tried my best to learn and use it in assignments. Besides, lecturer has worked very hard for lecture and tutorial class. He shared a lot of information and experiences with us so that we can know more about this industry which is very important for everyone of us. Appreciate all these that I have gained from semester 2.

QSB60103 Site Surveying

I was told by seniors that site surveying this subject is all about mathematics. However, after all, it was not that easy. It is more to Physics for me, to be honest, but it ain't physics or mathematics, it is Site surveying. This module mostly cover on how we use a specific professional machine like theodolite to measure the angles and etc. We learned to understand leveling, traverse, EDM and etc.

For this subject, we will be having one test which is mid term test and two lab reports. Report 1 will be cover the topic of leveling while report 2 will be covering the topic of theodolite. Both reports are based on the data that we have obtained from the field work that we have done.

In a nutshell, this subject is interesting because we get to experience field work. We get the opportunity to try out the machines such as theodolite to do our field work. Unlike other subjects, this subject let us get involved in the field work so that we can experience the future site work. Although the field work is tiring and might having the chance to go through the process of sun burn, the experience that we have gained is precious. Lecturer has shared a lot of experiences on the construction site as well which is what I appreciated. Communicating with group members so that we can cooperate to complete the field work as fast and accurate as possible. This process might improve my communication skills for my future life so that I can communicate well with my future colleagues. Besides, our group members has work together to complete the reports as well.

BLD60403 Building Services I

I still remember this is the first subject we had when semester 2 started. It sounded interesting after semester one's building material, this subject is another subject to let us understand things around us. This module will mainly cover the topic of ventilation, sewage, water treatment and etc. These all are actually just around our living environment.

We will be having one group assignment which is doing a report and presentation on a selected topic in group. Our group basically has chosen the topic of ' ventilation problems in heritage buildings'. Our group member included Liming, Michelle, Jack, Jian Ru and Chuning.

In conclusion, I have learned so much from this subject thru assignments and lectures. Lectures are interesting as we have a responsible lecturer, Ms. Zhermaica. I learned that the building services and systems all around us so that I will be more understanding on the building structure and construction process which is really helpful for my future career. In group assignments, I have learned to interact with group members so that I have improved my communication skills. J learned more on the topic of ventilation as well as I have done deep research on it. I wouldn't do extra research if I did not need to complete this assignment. Therefore, I appreciate that the assignment has pushed me to work hard for gaining my knowledge. Besides, I learned to improve my public speaking skills as well because I need to practice hard to present in front of course mates which is one of the big challenge for me. I'm feeling thankful for everything because everything I get and I learned from this module is really useful and helpful.

QSB60204 Measurement II

Right after semester 1, we will be having measurement II as our core subject as well. Our lecturer is Ms. Habizah. For this semester, we will be learning on the topic of work above ground such as wall, ceiling, floor finishes, staircase and so on.  We will be able to develop more knowledge on measurement principles, descriptions and etc.

For this module, we will be having one mid term test which is 25% of the total mark. One group assignment which is 25% while final exam will be occupied 50%.

For reflection, the overall of the module is good. I did learned a lot of new things and being able to develop more knowledge on measurement. Although the descriptions of the taking off is more complicated and longer than semester 1 for sure, but I did try my best to memorize all the descriptions and try to understand. The learning outcome was awesome because we can know more on the construction procedure. Besides, in the group assignment, I have developed the communication skills to interact more with the group mates so that we can arrange work equally and work hard together to achieve the same goal which is to complete the assignment. Then, I did improve the skills of reading a proper plan and drawings so that is is useful for my future career life.
I appreciate that what I have gotten from this module in this semester and I wish that I will become a better QS student with professional knowledge who graduate from Taylor's University.