Contract Administration G (12147.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online self-paced |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Design & Built Environment | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically evaluate and distinguish between appropriate contract administration processes across different construction contractual models;
2. Critically analyse different strategies to manage time, resources, and risks for a building projects based on best practice;
3. Manage and articulate strategic planning techniques to solve contractual management issues, including time, cost, quality, and dispute resolution; and
4. Apply and adapt advanced organisational skills to effectively manage the requirements of specific construction contract models, using manual and relevant techniques.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
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 - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | Online self-paced | Dr Nethmin Pilanawithana |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | Online self-paced | Dr Nethmin Pilanawithana |
Required texts
Recommended Reading:
Carter, J..W and Harland, D.J. (2013). Contract Law in Australia, 6th ed., Butterworths, Australia.
Davenport, P. and Durham, H. (2020). Construction Claims, 4th ed., Federation Press, Sydney.
Davenport, P. (2004). Adjudication in the Construction Industry, 2nd ed., Federation Press, Sydney.
Fisk, E.R. and Reynolds, W.D. (2006). Construction Project Administration, 9th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, Boston, USA.
Goldfayl, G. (2004). Construction Contract Administration, 2nd ed., UNSW Press, Sydney.
Knowles, R. (2005). 150 Contractual Problems and their Solutions, 2nd ed., Blackwell Publishing.
Newitt, J.S. (2009). Construction Scheduling: Principles & Practices, 2nd ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, USA.
RICS (2011). Contract Administration: RICS Practice Standards, 1st ed., London, UK <available at: https://www.rics.org/globalassets/rics-website/media/upholding-professional-standards/sector-standards/building-surveying/contract-administration-1st-edition-rics.pdf> (accessed 21 July 2021).
Uher, T.E. (2002). Programming and Scheduling Techniques, UNSW Press, Sydney
Uher, T.E and Davenport, P (2009). Fundamentals of Building Contract Management, 2nd ed., UNSW Press, Sydney.
Weber, S.C. (2005). Scheduling Construction Projects: Principles and Practices, Pearson Prentice Hall, USA.
Note: Copies of the books presented above are available at the University of Canberra Library. Please access the following link of the Library's website to search them: https://www.canberra.edu.au/library.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.
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- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
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Participation requirements
Active engagement in all online modules enhances your learning and is strongly advised. Unless specifically stated in the unit outline, there is no mandatory attendance requirement. However, there may be optional timetabled online activities that you may choose to attend, as they allow you to ask 'real time' questions to develop your understanding for the relevant assessment tasks.
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 the Canvas site. If you feel you do not have adequate skills, please discuss the matter with the unit convener.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable
