Vikkie's Portfolio
ARCHITECTURE
Internship Training & Report
Learning Outcomes & Objectives
This module is aimed at introducing students to the requirements, activities and operations involved in working in architectural / construction practices. The purpose is to facilitate the involvement of students in professional attachments to architectural practices in order to develop an understanding of the general nature, principles and procedure of law and legislation as applied to architectural drawings, especially the Building by-laws. Students will also be exposed to the process of authority submission for various drawings from an architectural practice and the range of contract documentation produced to support these drawings. Via a full-time internship attachment, students will further appreciate the documentation and report-writing skills required of an employee (architectural assistant / architect) in a typical architect’s firm.
1. Recognize and recall authorities’ procedures and requirements with regards Planning Submission and/or Building Submission drawings.
2. Appreciate the requirements of a complete set of Planning and/or Building Submission drawings and the need for compliance with the relevant by-laws.
3. Appreciate a typical written specification in support of a set of working drawings
4. Create awareness and understanding among students of the existence and application of the Uniform Building by-laws and similar Building Regulations existing nationally and internationally.
Internship Report & Log Sheets
Conclusion
Overall, within these 8 weeks of internship training in Tan’ck Architect had provided me with a brief insight to the real world of architectural working industry and its environment. It was definitely an astonishing experience as I had gotten the opportunity to explore and learn new things. I am now more aware towards the architectural industry firm and working procedures. Furthermore, understanding the importance and the responsibility of an architect as it is vital to have patience, and professional skills in order to encounter challenging barriers and to accomplish various tasks given within a certain period of time.
In a nutshell, I had learnt to be humble towards learning here in the company. It was genuinely an incredible and unforgettable moment to be part of the Tan’ck Architect. Needless to say, it was an utterly awesome experience to be able to intern under such a prominent company with the best teams.