What is length of course?
What is the cost of the course?
Where is the next Induction Course to be held?
What is the rationale for using web-based course?
What are the advantages of undertaking the course?
If I am unable to attend the Induction Course in the UK, will I be able to participate?
If I am unable to travel to the UK for the examination will it be possible for me to take it locally?
Is it compulsory for me to undertake a project?
What sort of project is acceptable?
Does the project have to be finished before the examination?
What is the format of the individual assignments?
How do I communicate with the organisers?
Who is responsible for setting the examination?
Where will the examination be held?
How does the problem based distance learning system work?
How will the groups be formed?
How much time do I need to devote to it?
What happens if I am stuck?
Do I have access to resources through the Web site?
When is the 4-volume set of texbooks distributed?
If I can't attend the Induction Week where can I obtain the books?
What is length of course?
18 months. TopWhat is the cost of the course?
£3500 (including provision of 4-volume textbook and all costs related to the induction course with the exception of travel to and from the venue). Additional residential sessions may be arranged at the request of course participants. These will be charged at cost. TopWhere is the next Induction Course to be held?
University of Hertfordshire, de Havilland Conference Centre, Hatfield, UK. TopWhat is the rationale for using web-based course?
Historically, the course has been run as a residential taught course. Experience has shown that student-based problem-solving group activity has been found to be better for learning. Three academic advisors (tutors) are available together with a cohort of experts. The team will give technical help and provide solutions relevant to the course. One of the main advantages is that the only requirement is for the student to spend 4 days in the UK at the commencement of the course. Although optional, attendance at the induction course is strongly recommended since it familiarises participants with the learning system and provides an excellent facility for social interaction between tutors, participants and the personnel from the ICT. TopWhat are the advantages of undertaking the course?
Successful completion of the project (or 4 individual assignments) and examination at end of course leads to full Membership of the Institute of Concrete Technology. TopIf I am unable to attend the Induction Course in the UK, will I be able to participate?
Yes, although attendance is strongly recommended to aid understanding of the web-based interaction, it is not essential. TopIf I am unable to travel to the UK for the examination will it be possible for me to take it locally?
Yes - the ICT will arrange local venues world-wide for the examination if necessary but this may incur a small charge for invigilation, etc. TopIs it compulsory for me to undertake a project?
Yes - it is a requirement of the ICT if you do not undertake the 4 individual assignments. TopWhat sort of project is acceptable?
Discussions will take place during the Induction Week. Once your subject has been approved you will need a supervisor. TopDoes the project have to be finished before the examination?
It is advisable. It is essential to meet the deadline (normally the end of August) for candidates to be eligible for Distinction Grade. TopWhat is the format for the individual assignments?
There will be 4 individual assignments on different topics set by the course providers at intervals during the course. 4 weeks are allowed for completion of the work after which a report of not more than 4,500 words must be submitted through the candidate's personal postbox on the ACT discussion forum for assessment by the ICT. TopHow do I communicate with the organisers?
Email to newman.act@tiscali.co.uk to obtain information about the course. TopWho is responsible for setting the examination?
The Institute of Concrete Technology. TopWhere will the examination be held?
The ICT will be responsible for establishing the venues as necessary. TopHow does the problem based distance learning system work?
Participants are placed in groups of 5 or 6 and each participant is given the chance (at least once) to be a group leader. For each assignment, the leader is responsible for organising the group work and posting the final report on the website. A time limit of approximately 4 weeks is given for each assignment which is designed to cover the learning objectives of the Institute of Concrete Technology. The final reports are assessed by tutors and experts and comments are posted on the website. To aid the learning process each group has access to the work of all other groups and all draft and final reports. TopHow will the groups be formed?
The tutors will decide on the formation of each group, which will change after every three assignments. Every student will have the opportunity to participate in each assignment. TopHow much time do I need to devote to it?
Approximately 1000 hours. TopWhat happens if I am stuck?
Contact the tutors for advice. TopDo I have access to resources through the Web site?
Yes. TopWhen is the 4-volume set of texbooks distributed?
During the Induction Week. TopIf I can't attend the Induction Week where can I obtain the books?
The tutors will arrange for the books to be delivered to a specified address. Top
