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<p>This unit covers the preparation of engineering contracts to deliver and procure engineering outcomes. Students will develop a knowledge of relevant contract law, market analysis, tenders and work breakdown structure. Engineers in most fields will have to work with contracts at some point in their career thus the content of this unit will be directly applicable to everyone.</p>
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<p>Topics will include: Commercial management of engineering projects Role and responsibilities of managers Contract law Market analysis Planning procurement options Development of contracts Tenders and work breakdown structure Cash flow management</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit covers the preparation of engineering contracts to deliver and procure engineering outcomes. Students will develop a knowledge of relevant contract law, market analysis, tenders and work breakdown structure. Engineers in most fields will have to work with contracts at some point in their career thus the content of this unit will be directly applicable to everyone.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics will include: Commercial management of engineering projects Role and responsibilities of managers Contract law Market analysis Planning procurement options Development of contracts Tenders and work breakdown structure Cash flow management</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
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Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Evaluate the critical factors influencing contract development and recommend the best conditions.</p>
K2
<p>Infer the importance of work breakdown structure in preparation of contracts.</p>
S1
<p>Analyse the current market situation and make appropriate predictions relevant to proposed projects.</p>
S2
<p>Proritize planned activities and manage the cash flow throughout the project.</p>
A1
<p>Reflect on the development of competitive contracts which ensure procurement and stakeholder satisfaction.</p>
A2
<p>Utilise the role of managers for effective commercial management of projects.</p>
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<p>Problem based questions and design tasks pertinent to commercial management of projects</p>
<p>Assignment</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, A1
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<p>Work breakdown structure and tenders</p>
<p>Assignment</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1
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<p>A combination of quantitative and qualitative problems.</p>
<p>Examination</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
039999 - Engineering and Related Technologies, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engin5206">View unit fees</a>
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