Module Details

Module Code: CRAF6001
Title: Carpentry - 'A' Framed Roof
Long Title: Carpentry - 'A' Frame Roof with Dormer
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: The module introduces students to fundamental principles of basic roof design incorporating a flat roof dormer.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Draw and develop the component rafters required to construct an 'A' frame roof from a plan with due regard for workshop health and safety.
LO2 Apply a range of skills in roof design and triangulation that includes dormer flat roof construction.
LO3 Display geometric principles and procedures involving bevels and forces found in basic roofing.
LO4 Display safe working practices when dealing with materials and equipment.
LO5 Complete a model of an 'A' frame roof with the relevant bracing and external sheeting.
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
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Workshop Practice
Conduct a Risk Assessment and use safe practice in the construction of Timber Cut Roofs.
Construction
Cut and construct a model roof incorporating a dormer, the model roof should contain common rafters, jack rafters and purlin.
Materials
Natural Softwood PAO
Design
Based on Geometric Principles set out a model roof and write a cutting list.
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 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
To draw, develop and construct a model 'A' frame roof including relevant bracing and external sheeting.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5
Assessment Description
To design, develop and make an 'A' frame roof to incorporate two distinct flat roof dormer styles.
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
  • Albert Jackson & David Day. (2014), Collins complete woodworkers manual, Collins, London, [ISBN: 0-00-716442-4].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • R. Bruce Hoadley. (2013), Understanding wood, Taunton Press ; c2000., Newtown, CT, [ISBN: 1-56158-358-8].
This module does not have any 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 1 Mandatory