Course Title: Manage construction work
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: BUIL6236C
Course Title: Manage construction work
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
Auvi Tehzeeb
Phone: +613 9925 4522
Email: ah.tehzeeb@rmit.edu.au
Appointments by email
Teacher
Matthew Sweeney
Phone: +613 9925 4105
Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au
Appointments by email
Nominal Hours: 150
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 manage construction work and/or projects, which may involve fulfilling single or multi-site commercial contractual obligations.
To successfully manage construction projects requires knowledge of relevant industry legislation, codes, standards, methods, procedures and practices as well as the ability to communicate effectively with others.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC5010B Manage construction work |
Element: |
1. Establish site communication processes. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Site communication processes are established and managed to comply with organisational quality management requirements. 1.2. Dates and times of site meetings are organised and relevant personnel are notified. |
Element: |
2. Establish and review OHS, welfare and risk management procedures. |
Performance Criteria: |
.1. Organisational requirements for on-site first aid facilities are identified, established and reviewed in accordance with relevant OHS , welfare and risk management legislation and regulations. 2.2. Plant and equipment usage policy and practices that require certificated operators are established and managed to comply with risk management procedures. 2.3. Hazard management procedures are established and implemented, and precautionary measures are instigated. 2.4. Responsibilities for safe handling of materials are addressed through organisational policy and procedures. 2.5. Construction safety procedures are established and managed in accordance with OHS, welfare and risk management requirements and key personnel are identified. 2.6. Safety induction procedures are established and managed in the event of dangerous incidents, injuries and accidents. 2.7. Safety reporting processes and documentation are developed and implemented in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements. |
Element: |
3. Manage supply of materials and installation of equipment. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1. Process for placing orders for materials is established and managed to ensure the timely and cost effective supply of materials and installation of equipment . 3.2. Procedures are established, managed and monitored for equipment hire and maintenance. |
Element: |
4. Manage on-site operations. |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. On -site operations are managed to implement and maintain a safe and cost-effective work environment in accordance with appropriate schedules and the contract. 4.2. Subcontractor operations are managed and coordinated to ensure compliance with company obligations. 4.3. System to deal with problems and delays affecting performance is established and managed. 4.4. Processes to manage industrial relations are established in accordance with company policy and regulatory guidelines. 4.5. Revisions are made to project schedules when required and variations are documented to comply with quality management procedures. 4.6. Project quality management is effectively implemented to provide for a continuous improvement environment in which safety procedures are monitored continuously, reports are analysed and procedures reviewed as required. 4.7. Contact with statutory authorities and parties to the contract are facilitated when variations are made to approved contract drawings and specifications. |
Element: |
5. Manage the processing of progress claims and payments. |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1. Progress claims are managed and approved in accordance with contract requirements. 5.2. Project expenditure is managed and claims against scheduled projected costs are checked for accuracy. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
Course Schedule: Manage Construction Work BUIL6236C Semester 2: 2020 | ||
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Topics |
Key Dates |
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Introduction to MCW & Context of the organisation |
Assessment 1 - Released: Site Roles, Stakeholders and Communication Plan Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Roles & Identify Stakeholders |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Leadership and the PCG & Communication |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Decision making & IPMP (Integrated Management Plan) |
Assessment 1 Due: (online submission) Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Evaluating Risk and Quality & Tendering and RFI |
Assessment 2 - Released: Procurement and the Project Management Plan Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Procurement & Preliminaries and resources |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Operational planning & Site specific inductions |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Toolbox meeting & SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
Mid Semester Break |
Mid Semester Break | |
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Onsite services & Site diary |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Document control & Variations |
Assessment 2 Due: (online submission) Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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EOT (Extension of Time) & Architects instructions |
Assessment 3- Released: Site safety, Inductions, toolbox and SWMS Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Excavating and earthmoving & Industrial relations |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Conflict management & Crisis management |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Crunching schedules & Finance |
Assessment 3 Due: (online submission) Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Progress claims & Handover |
Assessment 4- Released: Finance and progress claims
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Defects & Catch up |
Assessment 4 Due (online submission) |
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Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: Manage Construction Work BUIL6236C Semester 2: 2020 | ||
Week |
Topics |
Key Dates |
|
|
Introduction to MCW & Context of the organisation |
Assessment 1 - Released: Site Roles, Stakeholders and Communication Plan Portfolio - (In class activities) |
|
|
Roles & Identify Stakeholders |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
|
|
Leadership and the PCG & Communication |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
|
|
Decision making & IPMP (Integrated Management Plan) |
Assessment 1 Due: (online submission) Portfolio - (In class activities) |
|
|
Evaluating Risk and Quality & Tendering and RFI |
Assessment 2 - Released: Procurement and the Project Management Plan Portfolio - (In class activities) |
|
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Procurement & Preliminaries and resources |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
|
|
Operational planning & Site specific inductions |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
|
|
Toolbox meeting & SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
Mid Semester Break |
Mid Semester Break | |
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Onsite services & Site diary |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
|
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Document control & Variations |
Assessment 2 Due: (online submission) Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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EOT (Extension of Time) & Architects instructions |
Assessment 3- Released: Site safety, Inductions, toolbox and SWMS Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Excavating and earthmoving & Industrial relations |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Conflict management & Crisis management |
Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Crunching schedules & Finance |
Assessment 3 Due: (online submission) Portfolio - (In class activities) |
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Progress claims & Handover |
Assessment 4- Released:Finance and progress claims Portfolio - (In class activities) - Teachers Discretion |
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Defects & Catch up |
Assessment 4 Due: (online submission) |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
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 pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.
| Assessment 1 | Assignment 1 - Site roles, communication and stakeholders |
| Assessment 2 | Assignment 2 – IPMP & Procurement |
| Assessment 3 Part A | Part A- Site Induction and Toolbox, SWMS |
| Assessment 3 Part B | Part B- Finance and Progress claim |
| Assessment 4 | Knowledge Test |
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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.
| Element / Performance Criteria Covered | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 |
| 1.1 | X | X | ||
| 1.2 | X | X | ||
| 2.1 | X | X | ||
| 2.2 | X | X | ||
| 2.3 | X | X | X | |
| 2.4 | X | |||
| 2.5 | X | X | X | |
| 2.6 | X | X | ||
| 2.7 | X | X | ||
| 3.1 | X | X | ||
| 3.2 | X | |||
| 4.1 | X | X | X | |
| 4.2 | X | X | X | |
| 4.3 | X | X | ||
| 4.4 | X | |||
| 4.5 | X | X | ||
| 4.6 | X | |||
| 4.7 | X | |||
| 4.8 | X | |||
| 5.1 | X | X | ||
| 5.2 | X | X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task number and title |
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Assessment One: Site roles, stakeholders and communication Plan ☐ Knowledge Assessment ü Product Assessment ☐ Practical Assessment |
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Assessment Two: Procurement and Project Management Plan ☐ Knowledge Assessment ü Product Assessment ☐ Practical Assessment |
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Assessment Three a: Site safety, Inductions, toolbox and SWMS Assignment 3b - Finance and progress claims ☐ Knowledge Assessment ü Product Assessment ☐ Practical Assessment |
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Assessment Four: In class Knowledge Assessments ü Knowledge Assessment ☐ Product Assessment ☐ Practical Assessment |
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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.
| Element / Performance Criteria Covered | Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 |
| 1.1 | X | X | ||
| 1.2 | X | X | ||
| 2.1 | X | X | ||
| 2.2 | X | X | ||
| 2.3 | X | X | X | |
| 2.4 | X | |||
| 2.5 | X | X | X | |
| 2.6 | X | X | ||
| 2.7 | X | X | ||
| 3.1 | X | X | ||
| 3.2 | X | |||
| 4.1 | X | X | X | |
| 4.2 | X | X | X | |
| 4.3 | X | X | ||
| 4.4 | X | |||
| 4.5 | X | X | ||
| 4.6 | X | |||
| 4.7 | X | |||
| 4.8 | X | |||
| 5.1 | X | X | ||
| 5.2 | X | 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.
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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.
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