Quantity Surveying 3 (11672.1)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Quantity Surveying 3
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Design And The Built Environment Level 4 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit presents the monitoring and controlling methods which can be used to keep a construction project on track, or to cope with deviations. It consists of the activities involved to observe the process after construction project implementation, identify problems and risks, and deploy a mitigation strategy to improve and control the process. The unit incorporates practical sessions and case studies to consider the problems associated with resource utilization, accounting systems and conventions and deviations from a construction project plan. It is intended to synthesize a comprehensive view from the different reports on the project plus observations on the impacts of project changes.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Develop a critical appraisal of the project management cycle, focusing on monitoring and evaluation;
2. Apply resource management and allocation techniques to facilitate effective project control;
3. Investigate and appraise key project evaluation monitoring and control techniques and justify their importance in bringing construction projects to successful completion; and
4. Perform integrated construction change control and review various tools in diverse, dynamic and emerging project contexts.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

11670 Quantity Surveying 2

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 On-Campus Dr Henry Liu
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 On-Campus Dr Henry Liu
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Cooper, D.F. (2005). Project risk management guidelines managing risk in large projects and complex procurements, NJ: J. Wiley.

Kerzner, H. and Saladis, F.P. (2009). Value-driven project management, NJ: Wiley.

Thomas, W.H. (2015). The basis of project evaluation, 2nd eds, FL: CRC Press.

Tiffin, R. (1999). Practical techniques for effective project investment appraisal, London: Hawksmere.

Participation requirements

Students are strongly encouraged to attend all lecture and tutorial sessions.

Students who attend campus for class or other purposes must play their part in keeping our campus and community safe by following these basic guidelines to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission:

  • Practise good hand hygiene, washing hands regularly;
  • If you do happen to cough or sneeze, please do so into the crook of your elbow, dispose of tissues immediately and wash hands immediately
  • Practise effective physical distancing;
  • Follow all directions of teaching and other UC staff regarding safety measures;
  • Stay off campus if you are unwell and get tested according to ACT Government guidelines, and 
  • Follow University communications about campus arrangements https://www.canberra.edu.au/coronavirus-advice.

Required IT skills

You are assumed to have adequate skills in the use of word processing and spread sheet programs, Internet browsers and search engines. You are also assumed to be familiar with Canvas. If you feel you do not have adequate skills, please discuss the matter with the unit convenor.

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A

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