Course Title: Select and prepare a construction contract
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5256 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Course Title: Select and prepare a construction contract
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUIL5984C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2012, Term1 2014, Term2 2014, Term1 2016, Term2 2016 |
BUIL5984C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2017, Term2 2017, Term1 2018, Term2 2018, Term2 2019, Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105
Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will cover the outcomes required to select and prepare appropriate construction contracts, including the sections, clauses and conditions for low rise construction projects. The ability to interpret complex documents, communicate clearly and succinctly and negotiate are essential skills.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract |
Elements: |
1. Identify and analyse the essential elements, sections and clauses of a business contract. 2. Select an appropriate contract for the works to be undertaken. 3. Prepare the contract. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by the selection and development of appropriate contracts, which meet organisational and industry standards and relate to low rise building structures. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities.
Assessment Tasks
Students must achieve satisfactory in each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
Assessment 1 Contract Checklist Assessment 2 Contract Selection Assessment 3 Contract Clarification Role Play