Course Title: Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5415 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Title: Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to manage the development of technical and legal reports on buildings and commercial construction projects. This includes pre-property inspections and reports, building design and planning advice and reviewing and monitoring construction works.

This course applies to builders, senior managers, building consultants and other construction industry personnel who advise on building design processes and conduct inspections to develop building and construction reports.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CPCCBC5013 Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects
Elements:	1. Perform pre-purchase property inspections and assessments 2. Advise and coordinate the design process and planning approval 3. Review building or construction works 4. Provide advice on dispute resolution

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.