Course Title: Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: BUIL5987C

Course Title: Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4338

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher
Nhu Nguyen
Phone: +61 3 9925 4987
Email: nhu.nguyen@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email

Ahmet Ertuncay
Program Manager
Ph: +613 9925 8375
Email: ahmet.ertuncay@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 20

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to evaluate contract specifications and information and to prepare tender documents associated with projects in the building and construction industries. Knowledge of tender preparation and interpretation of project demands and requirements and the capability to bring together a body of diverse information are essential. How to find the information and present it in a manner that meets organisational needs in short timeframes is important, as is the ability to manage time effectively.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4013A Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

Element:

1. Evaluate contract risk.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Contracts are selected according to company policy.

1.2. Tender documents  for the selected contracts are evaluated, and risks  to be considered when preparing the tender are identified.

Element:

2. Prepare tender documentation.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. All information necessary for preparing the tender is identified and obtained.

2.2. Company procedures and instructions are followed in the preparation of the tender.

Element:

3. Identify and attach appropriate supporting documentation.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Information and supporting documentation  required to support the tender are accurately identified and selected.

3.2. Vital information, drawings, specifications or other supporting documents are attached to the tender documentation as required.

Element:

4. Evaluate completed tender documentation.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Preliminary evaluation of completed tender documentation is conducted.

4.2. Tender documents and calculations are checked to ensure conformity with company financial and administrative guidelines.

Element:

5. Obtain tender approval or endorsement.

Performance Criteria:

5.1. Tender documentation is provided to the appropriate staff member for approval or endorsement.

5.2. Final documents, including amendments, are prepared for submission to the client.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

  • Face to Face classes
  • Stimulated Workspace Learning
  • Online learning via CANVAS
  • Other forms of structured teaching and learning

Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule

Week 5

Topics

  • Introduction to Course
  • Assessment Requirements
  • Contract Selection
  • Contract Evaluation
  • The Tendering Process
  • Assessment Task 1 Release

 

Week 6

Topics

  • Tendering Preparation
  • Tender Submission
  • Assessment Task 1 Due
  • Assessment Task 2 Release

 

Week 7

Topics

  • Tender Evaluation
  • Tender Approval
  • Assessment Task 2 Due

 

Week 8

Topics

  • Ethics in Tendering
  • Assessment Task 3: Knowledge Questions – In Class Assessment

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During this course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by the preparation of complete tender documentation for a construction contract. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.

 

Assessment Tasks

Students must achieve satisfactory in each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment 1

Prepare Documentation

Assessment 2

Seek Approval

Assessment 3

Knowledge Questions

 

Assessment Matrix

Elements/

Performance

Criteria

Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

X

 

 

1.2

X

 

 

2.1

X

 

 

2.2

X

X

 

3.1

X

 

 

3.2

X

 

 

4.1

 

X

 

4.2

 

X

 

5.1

 

X

 

5.2

 

X

 

 

 

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

 

       


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment 1

Prepare Documentation (Tender Selection and Preparation)

Assessment 2

Seek approval (Tender Evaluation and Approval)

Assessment 3

Knowledge Questions


Assessment Matrix

Elements/

Performance

Criteria

Covered

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

X

 

 

1.2

X

 

 

2.1

X

 

 

2.2

X

X

 

3.1

X

 

 

3.2

X

 

 

4.1

 

X

 

4.2

 

X

 

5.1

 

X

 

5.2

 

X

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.


Study and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
Maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development

Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

 


Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.

Special Consideration:

Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

 Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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