2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CIVE5941M Whole Life Asset Management
15 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Mr K Moodley
Email: k.moodley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally a good honours degree in Civil Engineering or cognate discipline.This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of the module candidates should have acquired the following an understanding of the concepts, tools and techniques of whole life management:- The application of tools and techniques through case study analysis.
- An understanding of the implications of whole life management concepts of delivering value-for-money in infrastructure asset management.
- The impact of different procurement routes on decisions about whole life management issues.
Syllabus
- The concept of whole life management (WLM), the concept and discipline of infrastructure asset management, best value and whole life management, the infrastructure programme and project, procurement routes and the project value chain.
- Technical and managerial issues in WLM - Introduction to PAS 55 and TAM
- The value process, tools and techniques for WLM. Value and risk compromises in whole life management - OPEX and CAPEX considerations.
- Relationships between Capital Investment, Maintenance, Renewal and Disposal.
- Case study analysis.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Consultation | 100 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 16 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 100.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- Reading - 60 hours- Preparation for project - 50 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Two 1 hour tutorials to monitor progress and VLE activity.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Project | 6,000 word project report | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/11/2016
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