Course Title: Select and prepare a construction contract

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2020

Course Code: BUIL5984C

Course Title: Select and prepare a construction contract

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

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

 

 

Nominal Hours: 40

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 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.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC4003A Select and prepare a construction contract

Element:

1. Identify and analyse the essential elements, sections and clauses of a business contract.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Various types of building and construction contracts  are identified and the appropriate application of each type is analysed.

1.2. Essential terms and elements of a valid contract are identified and analysed.

1.3. Importance of identifying an intention to create legal relations is analysed.

Element:

2. Select an appropriate contract for the works to be undertaken.

Performance Criteria:


2.1. A contract, appropriate for the type of construction, is accurately selected.

2.2. Range of documents  that collectively make up a contract is accurately identified and prepared.

2.3. Requirements associated with an offer and acceptance of a contract are accurately identified and applied.

2.4. Capacity of the parties to form a binding agreement in the form of a contract is confirmed.

2.5. Factors associated with the parties' consent to a contract are identified and applied.

Element:

3. Prepare the contract.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Expert advice is sought as required in the preparation of the contract.

3.2. Factors leading to the termination of a contract  are defined, analysed and assessed during the preparation of the contract.

3.3. Contract rise and fall amounts are accurately calculated during the preparation of the contract.

3.4. Schedule of progress payments is assessed and included in the preparation of the contract.

3.5. Processes for applying for extensions of time are included in the preparation of the contract.

3.6. Final contract is prepared in consultation with relevant personnel and in accordance with the accepted processes of the organisation and legal requirements.

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

• Simulated Workplace 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 1

Topics

  • Introduction to Course
  • Assessment Requirements
  • Types of Contracts
  • Elements of a Contract
  • Rights and Liabilities
  • Contract Terms and Procedures
  • Breach
  • Legislative Requirements
  • Assessment Task 1 released

Week 2

Topics

  • Contract Selection
  • Documentation
  • Offer and Acceptance
  • Capacity
  • Consent
  • Assessment Task 1 due
  • Assessment Task 2 released

Week 3

Topics

  • Contract Preparation
  • Termination
  • Rise and Fall
  • Progress Payments
  • Extension of Time
  • Steps to Fill in a Final Contract
  • Assessment Task 2 due

 

Week 4

Topics

  • Assessment Task 3: Role Play – 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 the 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 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

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

X

 

X

1.2

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

1.4

X

X

X

1.5

X

X

 

1.6

X

X

X

1.7

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

 

2.2

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

 

2.4

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

 

3.2

X

 

X

3.3

X

 

 

3.4

X

X

X

3.5

X

X

 

3.6

X

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

Assessments                                                                   

Assessment 1:  Contract Checklist (weeks 1 to 2)

Assessment 2: Contract Selection (week 3)

Assessment 3: Contract Clarification Role Play (week 4)

 

The final result of this course will be competency (C) once you have achieved satisfactory in all three assessments. 

 


Assessment Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

1.1

X

 

X

1.2

X

X

X

1.3

X

X

X

1.4

X

X

X

1.5

X

X

 

1.6

X

X

X

1.7

X

X

X

2.1

X

X

 

2.2

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

 

2.4

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

3.1

X

X

 

3.2

X

 

X

3.3

X

 

 

3.4

X

X

X

3.5

X

X

 

3.6

X

X

 

Other Information

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 to 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 to 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 seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two 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 to 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 to http://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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