Course Title: Prepare cost estimates
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: CIVE5673
Course Title: Prepare cost estimates
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager
Mr. Ahmet Ertuncay
Tel. 9925 8375
Email: ahmet.ertuncay@rmit.edu.au
Ms. Annabelle Lopez
Tel. 9925 4823
Email: Annabelle.lopez@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
EDX010B Communicate and apply standard industry procedures and policies in an engineering design office
EDX130B Use technical mathematics (basic)
Course Description
This unit of competency deals with the skills and knowledge required to apply the fundamental principles and concepts associated with planning, estimating and costing to the preparation and interpretation of tender documents for small, simple projects that would not require Project Management expertise.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
EDX030B Prepare cost estimates |
Element: |
1. Plan for estimating and quoting. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Availability of all necessary and appropriate plans, drawings and text is established to allow the completion of the work. |
Element: |
2. Prepare cost estimates for a project from relevant data. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 All necessary and appropriate plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted to identify the correct size, type and quantity of material and equipment required to complete the project. |
Learning Outcomes
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Details of Learning Activities
You will participate in individual and team problem solving activities related to typical engineering workplace problems. These activities involve class participation (discussions and oral presentations), completion of all assigned work, prescribed exercises, homework, tutorials, application of theory to engineering problems and completion of calculations to industry standard as well as completion of all other assessments to a satisfactory standard.
Engineering employment requires the capacity to work effectively in teams, to communicate effectively in both oral and writing and to learn effectively. In order to prepare students for employment as graduates they will be provided a quality assured teaching and learning environment which is conductive to the development of adult learning. Adult learning is characterised by the students accepting responsibility for their own learning and actively participating in the learning process as individuals and as contributors to the teams. Adult learning is the hallmark of a professional. The specific responsibilities as adult learners in respect of this subject are:
. to be aware of and to observe the regulations related to plagiarism
. to submit (on time) all work for assessment as required
. to complete all pre-reading and preparatory work prior to the class for which it will be used
. to effectively use the academic staff resources provided (consultation time, tutors, e- mail etc)
. to participate as an effective and honest member of a learning team
. to contribute effectively to a group of peers in a climate of mutual respect and to question each other and the academic staff when uncertain.
Hence, you will participate in individual and team problem solving activities related to typical engineering workplace problems. These activities involve discussions, brain storming activities, research work including finding cost rates, prescribed projects, assignments and other self-directed student activities.
PLEASE NOTE, IN THIS COURSE, LEARNING GUIDE IS USED AS REFERENCE ONLY.
Learning and simulated work activities to demonstrate an understanding of typical problems encountered in meeting performance requirements and compliance standards are outlined below:
*Practical Exercises This course requires that students demonstrate highly practical skills.
Underpinning knowledge is required before undertaking practical exercises.
Research activities to undertake investigative activities are undertaken. It is expected that students would require approximately 50% of course hours to be allocated for independent study to do project research and problem solving activities.
Assignment tasks involve applications of standards and codes whenever applicable and shall be as close as practicable to real work situations and include real work decisions by the learner.
Teaching Schedule
This is an indicative teaching schedule. Refer to Online Blackboard announcements for changes. For absences due to public holidays and other class cancellations, the topics & assessment tasks will be shifted accordingly. As teaching schedule is currently on contingency mode, whilst flexibility is offered, self directed learning is much called for on the part of the students.
Week Number Topic Delivered Assessment Task
1 Introduction to course, course guide, assessment, topics breakdown, resources, OHS issues.
2 Course Summary OR otherwise, Introduction to course, course guide, assessment, topic breakdown, resources, OHS issues (for Late Starters)
3 Summary of Cost Concepts and terminology (Prep for Assignment 2) / Project Overall Discussion & Requirements Part 1 (Prep for Assignment 1)
4 Project Overall Discussion & Requirements Part 2 (Continuation Prep for Assignment 1)
5 Project Overall Discussion & Requirements Part 3, including Student Feedback Session (Continuation Prep for Assignment 1)
6 Student Feedback Session Assignment 1 Project to be ready by this week
7 Interview Group X Interview Group X
8 Interview Group X Interview Group X
9 Interview Group X Interview Group X
10 Interview Group Y Interview Group Y
11 Interview Group Y Interview Group Y
12 Interview Group Y Interview Group Y
13 Interview Group Z Interview Group Z
14 Interview Group Z Interview Group Z
15 Interview Group Z Interview Group Z
16 Deferred Interviews Deferred Interviews
17 Supplementary Assessments Supplementary Assessment (Assignment 2) due in
18 Feedback on Assessment., Finalising Results
This is an indicative teaching schedule. Refer to Online Blackboard announcements for changes. For absences due to public holidays and other class cancellations, the topics & assessment tasks will be shifted accordingly. As teaching schedule is currently on contingency mode, whilst flexibility is offered, self directed learning is much called for on the part of the students.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Various references including Rawlinsons Cost Guide; refer to Online Course Blackboard for more details. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.
Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:
NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent
CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass
CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit
CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction
CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction
Assessment Tasks
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package.
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task
detailed under Assessment Tasks section of Course Guide Part B (this document).
Assessment tasks have been designed to encourage life-long learning and self directed learning, encouraging students to ask questions and manage their time in order to progressively complete work throughout the semester. Individual as well as team activities will be demonstrated in preparation for work in industry where competing demands and adaptation to change characterise the work environment, and where communication, team work and organisation skills are of paramount importance.
Assessment details:
Assignment 1: – Retaining Wall Project (GROUP ASSIGNMENT with norm of 2 students per group, option also to work individually). - This is a project to cover critical contents of Element s 1 & 2. This will focus on the students’ ability to calculate cost components based on typical workplace activities as well as the students’ ability to accurately complete calculations to industry standards and use available handbook (Rawlinson’s) OR Cordell Estimator or others, in Excel or other tabular/hierarchical format. This supports problem-based assessment. This project (written work) will have a weighting of 70% of the final overall assessment mark. Project interview (see below) will have a weighting of 30% of final overall assessment mark.
Interview for Assignment 1: Students will be interviewed individually regarding their calculations, assumptions and other details of their estimate. THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW and has no specific time limits, students must be prepared to wait for their turn when their group is scheduled on a particular week, and must have completed their estimate at this time. Project interview will have a weighting of 30% of final overall assessment mark.
Group X = 1M, 1D
Group Y = 1A, 1E
Group Z = 1C, 1B
For each of X, Y and Z, the order of interviews will be the same order as the official roll. For teams of 2 or more, the first student listed on the roll will determine when the team will be interviewed (one after another).
Assignment 2 (Supplementary Work only) –This will focus on the students’ ability to interpret project information and tender specifications as regards tender documents. This will also focus on the students’ ability to calculate cost components (materials, equipment and labour) based on typical workplace activities. This assignment may only be used for supplementary work to assist students whose grades are between 45 and 49 per cent in Assignment 1 (and interview).
NOTE: QUESTIONS ABOUT SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS AND MARKS OBTAINED MAY NOT BE ENTERTAINED IF LATER THAN 1 WEEK AFTER RESULTS WERE COMMUNICATED TO STUDENTS
Assessment requirements also include:
- good attendance and satisfactory completion of most of class activities ,
- evidence of participation in and satisfactory completion of work simulation projects.
-satisfactory completion of class assignment work
-timely submission and standard presentation for all assessment material / documentation
This course is graded using the following course grades-
Grade Grade level Competency Level
CHD
Competent with High Distinction -The learner will confidently apply novel but relevant solutions to unfamiliar and complex tasks.
CDI
Competent with Distinction -The learner will confidently evaluate alternative solutions to an unfamiliar task or
problem and use the most appropriate solution.
CC
Competent with Credit -The learner will elegantly apply appropriate facts, rules and standard solutions to achieve an unfamiliar task or problem with
confidence.
CAG
Competency Achieved - Graded -The learner will be able to apply facts, rules
and standard solutions to achieve a predictable task or solve a problem.
NYC
Not Yet Competent
-Although the learner exhibits access to a limited range of facts and rules, the learner has difficulty applying these facts and rules to a familiar task.
DNS- Did Not Submit for Assessment
Students should be informed with the special consideration policy available at -
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Assessment Matrix
Element Covered Assessment Task Proportion of Final Assessment (for any changes, refer to online blackboard announcement) Approximate Time
1 and 2 Assignment 1 70 % As per teaching schedule
1 and 2 Interview for Assignment 1 30 % As per teaching schedule
Both assessments above are mandatory
Other Information
In this course, minimum student directed hours are 4 in addition to 16 scheduled teaching hours.
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, report for practical work, and individual student-teacher course-related consultation.
Study and learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students 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
Disability Liaison Unit:
Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to
complete their studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit
Late submission:
Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) 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. The student will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
Students seeking an extension of 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.
Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm to find more information about special consideration
PLAGIARISM:
Plagiarism may occur in oral or written presentations. Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s work, idea or creation as one’s own; without appropriate referencing. Plagiarism is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct, which may result in cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism
Other Information:
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