DRFT 1383: Quantity Take Offs
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to the principles for calculating steel and concrete amounts for structures.
This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Produce structural steel and concrete material amounts (take-offs) from existing construction drawings using accepted industry standards to produce accurate values for cost scheduling.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 5
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 10
Total Hours: 15
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handout materials, and project/problem based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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70
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Minimum of 3 problem/project-based major assignments of approximately equal value.
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Final Exam
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30
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Final Exam
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Course topics
- Steel amount counting techniques.
- Steel volume and weight calculations.
- Concrete amount counting techniques.
- Concrete volume calculations.
- Material amount scheduling.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.