Duration
150h Internship
Number of credits
| Bachelor in architecture | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Objective
The "Internship: Introduction to Professional Environments" course aims to:
- Support the development of professional identity by making explicit and conscious all aspects related to project management and the full role of the architect;
- Make the connections between the "Building Technology" courses and architectural project design more concrete for students;
- Provide an initial approach to construction sites and materials.
Related to project management:
A. Conditions of practice in Belgium
B. The architect and their responsibilities
C. Execution documents (cost estimates, quantities, specifications, detailed plans, schedules, site reports, as-built drawings, acceptance of works, etc.)
D. The life cycle and implementation of materials
E. Site visits (organization, preparation, conduct, reporting, follow-up)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Part 1 - Link to the Competency Framework
The learning outcomes of this unit enable students to partially develop the following competency:
Implement a spatial response in context
- Identify the phases and actions necessary for implementation
- Manage the economic impact of choices throughout the process
- Engage in interdisciplinary teams by adopting a position appropriate to their level of expertise
- Develop a reflective approach to their activities
- Master written language as a tool for sharing ideas
Upon completion of the unit, students will be able to:
A. Understand the conditions of practice for project management in Belgium;
B. Comprehend the full range of responsibilities of an architect in the context of a complete project management mission;
C. Analyze execution documents accurately;
D. Solve case studies with a focus on material selection criteria and the importance of adhering to best practices;
E. Write site visit reports in accordance with professional standards.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The "Internship: Introduction to Professional Environments" course is structured around five main types of educational activities:
I. Theoretical lectures in large groups, sometimes following a flipped classroom model;
II. Site visits, including visits to construction sites, material manufacturers, and completed architectural projects;
For each theory session, students are required to bring their laptop and smartphone to complete ongoing tasks during the session and for assignments due later that day. Students who do not have a personal laptop should inform the instructors to find the most suitable solution.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Attendance at all course sessions is mandatory.
Access to the evaluation is contingent upon attending all sessions and submitting all interim assignments.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
In progress
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Written work / report
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
Exams during the session
All sessions combined:
In-person: written evaluation (multiple-choice questions)
Assignments - Report
Additional Information:
Assignments - Report
3 or 4 site visit reports to be written, depending on the number of visits (50% of the grade) (D)
2 or 3 case studies to be completed, depending on the number of companies (30% of the grade) (E)
Out-of-session assessment
In-person: written evaluation (multiple-choice questions) covering the content of in-person sessions (20% of the grade) (A, B, C)
Attendance at all course sessions is mandatory.
Access to the evaluation is contingent upon attending all sessions and submitting all interim assignments.
Medical certificates must be uploaded to eCampus by 6:00 p.m. on the day of the relevant session. No medical certificates sent by email will be accepted.
Work placement(s)
All site and manufacturer visits will be organized by the course instructors.
Visit sub-groups (15-20 students) will be formed during the first semester via eCampus. The schedule of site visits and addresses will be provided as soon as possible. Each sub-group will be assigned a visit schedule. We ask you to strictly adhere to your assigned schedule according to your group. The meeting point will always be at the site location, and you are responsible for making your own arrangements to get there. We have selected locations that are easily accessible by public transport and/or car.
As for company visits, transportation will be provided by bus for full-day trips. The visit groups (50 students) will be formed during the first semester via eCampus.
For both site and company visits, you are required to wear the mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): helmet, reflective vest, and safety shoes. You should also bring an extra pair of shoes to keep the bus clean.
The faculty will provide kits containing the three items on loan. A deposit of 30 euros will be required and refunded at the end of the semester. You also have the option to purchase the kit for the deposit amount.
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Students should stay informed about session times and deadlines for assignments through emails, announcements, and information on eCampus.
They must pay particular attention to the schedules related to the different groups.
For each theoretical session, students are required to bring their laptop and smartphone to complete ongoing tasks during the session and for end-of-day assignments. Students who do not have a personal laptop should inform the instructors to find the most suitable solution.
PPE, spare shoes, and CST will be checked before each visit. Access to the bus will be denied if any of these requirements are not met.
Contacts
Patricia Gardier, Professeur, patricia.gardier@uliege.be
Frédéric Haesevoets, Enseignant, Frederic.Haesevoets@uliege.be
Nathalie Delmelle, Responsable administrative, nathalie.delmelle@uliege.be