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People and Place

Unit Code: HAS498




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 semester

Three hours per week or equivalent

Off-Campus

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

 
HAS498 is a new unit commencing in Semester 1 2011 and it replaces HAS493 Asset Management. 

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Aims & Objectives:

Aims:
This unit aims to provide students with a contemporary understanding of the relationship between the built environment and people as it relates to the social housing sector. Students are introduced to key asset management stages such as design, construct, maintenance and disposal, and the implications for people (tenants and community) at each of these stages. Within this framework, the unit also looks at themes of social and environmental sustainability, designing for safety and security, social mix and cultural diversity.
 
Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an ability to use conceptual tools for problem-solving around asset management
2. Describe the basic elements of asset provision in Australia and internationally
3. Demonstrate an ability to engage in meaningful analysis and discussion of contemporary asset management and community renewal
4. Demonstrate an ability to identify and examine the relationship between people, buildings and place
5. Given a problem, demonstrate an ability to collectively analyse it and evolve a consensus decision

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Teaching Methods:

The unit will be taught using a distance education approach, with modules available to students via the Blackboard system. Learning materials and resources are included in each of the modules. Regular face-to-face tutorials and learning opportunities are provided. Students also communicate regularly with tutors by email, Blackboard communication and by telephone.

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Assessment:

Assessment for this unit will comprise:

  • A short essay (1,200 words) (50%); and
  • Preparation of a project plan (2,500 words) for an asset management issue, drawn from the student’s workplace (50%).

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Generic Skills Outcomes:

Graduates:

  • Are capable in their chosen professional areas
  • Operate effectively and ethically
  • Are adaptable and manage change
  • Are aware of environments
  • Are entrepreneurial

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Content:

Week 1 The Built Environment and Social Housing
Week 2 The Asset Management Framework
Week 3 Maintaining Dwellings and Looking after People
Week 4 Planning for People and Place
Week 5 Designing Social Housing
Week 6 Renewing Estates and Communities
Week 7 Social Mix
Week 8 Environmental Sustainability: Building in Resilience
Week 9 Asset Disposal
Week 10 Project and Contract Management (1)
Week 11 Project and Contract Management (2)
Week 12 Partnering and Financing

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References:

Texts and References:

Swinburne Housing Management and Policy readings on CD
Current housing and social policy journal readings as directed

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