Course Title: Construction, Planning and Design 3

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Construction, Planning and Design 3

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1262	City Campus	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022
BUIL1263	Singapore Inst of Management	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Offsh3 14, Offsh1 15, Offsh3 15, Offsh1 16, Offsh3 16, Offsh1 17, Offsh3 17, Offsh1 18, Offsh3 18, Offsh1 19, Offsh3 19, Offsh1 20, Offsh3 20, Offsh1 21, Offsh3 21, Offsh1 22, Offsh3 22
BUIL1291	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	Offsh2 15, Offsh2 16, Offsh2 17

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUIL1291	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFSe12018 (SE2)
BUIL1291	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFMay2019 (SE2)
BUIL1291	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFMay2020 (All)
BUIL1291	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFMay2021 (All)
BUIL1291	SHAPE, VTC	Undergraduate	325H Property, Construction & Project Management	Face-to-Face	OFFMay2022 (SE2P), OFFMay2022 (SE2F)

Course Coordinator: Grainne Ryan

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 3424

Course Coordinator Email: grainne.ryan@rmit.edu.au

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You should have satisfactorily completed the prerequisite course:

• Construct Planning & Design 2 

before you commence this course.

OR

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge 

 

Course Description

This capstone course consolidates and builds on the key skills and knowledge you have developed throughout the Construction Management program.  You will engage in industry based problems and explore construction planning and design principles and practices within the global context. The objectives of this course are to develop the knowledge and skills required to produce detailed and accurate industry documentation, including tender submissions for large urban projects. In doing so, you will systematically analyse the construction industry across the following areas:
- Technology
- Management/Leadership
- Negotiation/Administration/ IR
- Investment/Economics/Development
- Quantitative Surveying
- Sustainability
- Law/Regulation
- Risk
- OH&S.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. (This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.)

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

• PLO1: Determine and apply knowledge of complex construction management theory to your professional practice and/or further study
• PLO2: Professionally communicate to a range of audiences, demonstrating in depth knowledge of the discipline and of the needs of diverse construction management stakeholders
• PLO3: Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to analyse, synthesise and apply theoretical knowledge, and technical skills, to formulate evidenced based solutions to industry problems or issues
• PLO4: Utilise appropriate methods and techniques to design and /or execute research based or professionally focused construction management projects, demonstrating capacity for independent and collaborative learning, addressing real world industry issues
• PLO5: Collaborate effectively with others and demonstrate intellectual independence and autonomy to solve problems and/or address industry issues and imperatives
• PLO6: Critically examine and reflect on the profession, in local and/or global contexts, and question accepted interpretations and decision making

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. CLO1: Integrate and apply specialised construction management skills to a current construction project
   2. CLO2: Develop solutions to identified problems using conflict resolution skills, relevant policy and regulatory frameworks including OH&S;
   3. CLO3: Apply theoretical specialised knowledge to address problem based case studies in construction management
   4. CLO4: Undertake independent research and apply analytical skills to produce tender submissions
   5. CLO5: Lead and contribute to professional discussions.

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be able to engage in a variety of lectures and smaller classes. Learning activities in this course will include class discussions, problem based learning activities, case study analysis. This course forms part of WIL in its assessment.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal. 

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment includes the following: 

City Campus 

• Assessment 1, 30% CLOs 1 to 5
• Assessment 2, 30% CLOs 1 to 5
• Resubmission, 10% CLOs 1 to 5
• Presentation, 25% CLOs 1 to 5
• Individual Reflection, 5% CLOs 1 to 5 

Singapore Campus 

• Case Study, 20%, CLOs 1 to 5
• Expression of Interest Preparation, 20%, CLOs 1 to 5
• Expression of Interest Presentation, 30%, CLOs 1 to 5
• Expression of Interest Report, 30%, CLOs 1 to 5 

Hong Kong Campus 

• Individual assignment 25%; CLO1; CLO2
• Expression of Interest Preparation 25% CLO1; CLO2
• Expression of Interest Presentation 25% CLO3;CLO4; CLO5
• Expression of Interest Project Report 25% CLO3; CLO4; CLO5 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

Equitable Learning Services

Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provide support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability. You can contact the ELS if you would like to find out more: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services. You can also contact the course coordinator or the program coordinator if you would like to find out more. 

An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teaching staff. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc.