Module Details

Module Code: CRAF6012
Title: Carpentry - Semi-circular Roofing
Long Title: Carpentry - Semi-circular and Turret Roofs
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2015/16 ( September 2015 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module develops a students knowledge of roofing and describes the detailed geometry involved in the design, development and construction of Semi-circular and Polygonal based Turret Roofs.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Set out and cut a polygonal based turret roof.
LO2 Apply the geometric details of seat cuts in turret roof rafters.
LO3 Construct using best practice, the arrangement and fixing of rafters at the apex.
LO4 Set out and cut a roof with a semi-circular hipped end and off-square/polygonal plan.
LO5 Cut and fit tiling battens to a semi-circular roof.
LO6 Shape and fix wall plates for the semi-circular roof.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Workshop Practice
Safe practice in the design and production of a semi-circular roof and a turret roof involving machines that requires the completion of an inspection checklist.
Construction
Cut and construct a semi-circular and a turret roof including hip rafters, trimmed rafters, saddle and tiling battens. Using Bandsaw and CNC where applicable.
Materials
Natural softwood PAO, manufactured boards.
Design
Scale drawing developed using geometric principles to include hip rafters, jack rafters wall plates.
Skills
Determination of bevels and lengths, cutting to bevels and lengths, fixing, nailing roof components.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
To draw, develop, cut and construct a turret roof, polygonal in the base, generating hips and common rafters, to a standard above industry standard.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,6
Assessment Description
Using the typical design paradigm (Research, Concept, Design and Make), develop and fabricate a conical roof appropriate to a given situation to a level above industry standard.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Practical Skills Every Week 6.00 6
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision/review of module content Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brian Porter, Chris Tooke. (2012), Carpentry and Joinery 2, 3rd. Routledge, London, p.225, [ISBN: 9781136422645].
  • by George Collings with annotations and illustrations by Karl Shumaker ; edited by Roger Holmes.. (1992), Circular work in carpentry and joinery, 5th. Stobart Davies, p.126, [ISBN: 9780854420544].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Duncan Marshall, Derek Worthing, Nigel Dann, Roger Heath. (2013), The Construction of Houses, 5th. Taylor & Francis, London, p.456, [ISBN: 9781136152948].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTWB_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology (Wood) with Business 4 Mandatory