Study Guide

Objective

The goal of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the basics of the construction industry.
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to recognize the fundamental aspects of the construction industry.
Upon completing the course, the student can use the course when applying for Turku University of applied sciences.

Content

The course content is divided into three different areas:
1. The process of a construction project
2. Land use planning and construction
3. Building materials

Each area includes multiple-choice tasks. In addition to professional skills, the areas include communication and mathematical tasks.

Materials

The material is provided on the course's learning platform. Learning materials include RT and Ratu cards, various videos, legislation, and reading texts.

Teaching methods

The course is completed on a learning platform, which includes teaching materials and multiple-choice tasks based on them.

Exam schedules

The course does not have a separate exam. Each module contains separate multiple-choice tasks. The multiple-choice tasks can only be completed once. The course cannot be retaken.

International connections

The course is completed independently at your own pace on the institution's learning platform.
Sustainable development is taken into account in the studies in accordance with the basic professional principles of the construction industry.
The course is completed in the given order, progressing from part 1 to part 3.

Completion alternatives

There is no alternative way to complete the course.

Student workload

The student independently completes the multiple-choice tasks on the learning platform.
The course consists of three 1-credit sections. Completing one section requires an average of 27 hours of student work, with the entire course totaling approximately 80 hours.

Content scheduling

The course content is divided into three areas:
1. The progress of a construction project
2. Land use planning and construction
3. Building materials

Each area includes multiple-choice tasks. In addition to professional skills, the areas also cover communication and mathematical exercises.

The course must always be completed by the end of July.

Further information

When applying for Turku University of applied sciences studies, any questions should be sent by email to avoinamk@turkuamk.fi.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The multiple-choice tasks are assessed according to a separate scoring system.

The maximum score is 120 points. A minimum of 30% of the points is required for a passing grade.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not achieve 30% of the points from the multiple-choice tasks.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student will receive a grade of 1 when they achieve 30% (36 points) of the task points.
The student will receive a grade of 2 when they achieve 52 points of the task points.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student will receive a grade of 3 when they achieve 68 points of the task points.
The student will receive a grade of 4 when they achieve 84 points of the task points.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student will receive a grade of 5 when they achieve 100 points of the task points.

Qualifications

The prerequisite for the course is secondary studies.