Contract Administration (7829.6)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| 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 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Using case study learning students practice practical management techniques covering real life contract administration issues. Students are introduced the management of documentation and scheduling of a build as a contract administrator, using manual and automated techniques.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Distinguish appropriate contract administration processes for different construction contractual models;
2. Critically analyse the use of different techniques to manage time and resources for a building project;
3. Manage strategic planning techniques to solve contractual management issues, such as time, cost, quality and disputation; and
4. Demonstrate advanced organisational skills in the management of 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 - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
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 - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
Australian Institute of Building (AIB) and Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors - Benchmark Standards
Both the AIB and AIQS have requirements and expectations for graduates from an accredited course. These have been shown below to assist the student as to the importance placed on generic skills by the accrediting bodies. These can also be found on their respective websites www.aib.org.au and www.aiqs.com.au. Further information regarding the building and quantity surveying professions is also available on these sites and represent a valuable source of information.
The AIB encourages course and curriculum design to develop graduate attributes in contexts including as referred to in the AIB Standards of Accreditation, Academic Standards Booklet.
Creative, Reflective and Critical Thinking
Lifelong Learning
Knowledge Skills
Use of Technology
Communication
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Environmental Responsibility
Professional Responsibility
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS (AIQS) REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATES
The academic content for this unit forms part of the attainment of the AIQS skills and attributes for a Quantity Surveyor graduate as referred to in the AIQS Competency Standards for Quantity Surveyors and Cost Engineers.
Quantification/Measurement
Communication Skills
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Business and Management Skills
Professional practice
Computer and Information Technology
Construction Technology
Construction Law and Regulation.
Prerequisites
11287 Building and Construction Law AND 7823 Building and Construction Studies 2Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | 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. (2013). Construction Claims, 3rd 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 all 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
Important note: To pass the unit a student must achieve 50% overall and engage in the group assignments (Assignments 2 and 3)
Each item of assessment work is deemed an assessable item and has to be submitted to enable the student to pass the unit.
Penalties for late submisssions may apply.
Assignments submitted after the due date will only be assessed if a formal extension of time has been granted prior to the submission due date.
Extensions will only be granted as per the Academic Assessment Policy of the University of Canberra.
All late assignments attract a penalty of 5% deduction from grade per calendar day up to a maximum of seven days at which time the submitted assignment will receive a mark of zero.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in all lecture and tutorial sessions.
Additionally, 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
Not applicable
Additional information
The lectures set down that coincide with any public holidays will be available on Canvas if practicable.
