Course Title: Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: BUIL6433C

Course Title: Prepare and evaluate tender documentation

Important Information:

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

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5415 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Damian Di Rosa

damian.di.rosa@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

None

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to evaluate project and contract requirements and prepare and formalise tender documentation in the building and construction industry. This includes interpreting, compiling and documenting essential project information and demands into a final tender document.

It applies to builders, estimators and managers in the building and construction industry who have a responsibility for evaluating and preparing tenders for residential and commercial projects.

 

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Element:	1. Research project requirements
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Gather relevant information for tender preparation from current and approved project plans, specifications and project documentation.  1.2 Select appropriate contracts and tender documents.  1.3 Identify and record risks during evaluation of contracts and tender documents.
Element:	2. Prepare tender documentation
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Collate all information for tender preparation and check for accuracy. 2.2 Prepare tender documentation to correspond with selected contracts and organisational processes and procedures.
Element:	3. Attach supporting documentation
Performance Criteria:	3.1 elect and accurately complete relevant documentation required to submit with the tender.  3.2 Attach vital information, drawings, specifications or other supporting evidence to the tender document. 3.3 Prepare and attach client acceptance forms and any amendments and conditions to the tender or contract.
Element:	4. Obtain tender approval or endorsement
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Conduct final evaluation of completed tender documentation.  4.2 Complete appropriate client contract for the project.  4.3 Provide tender documentation to the appropriate staff member for approval or endorsement.

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. 

Details of Learning Activities

The total number of scheduled hours of teaching, learning and assessment involved in this course includes all planned activities (face to face classes, lectures, workshops and seminars; online learning and other forms of structured teaching and learning). It also covers the amount of effort necessary to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, observation of work performance, discussions with supervisors and others providing third party evidence and one on one and group assessment sessions with students.

You will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub 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. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Teaching Schedule

Syllabus
Session:	Brief:	Assessment Details
Date: 12-18 February Session: 1	Lesson Title: Introduction & Legal requirements(registrations etc)	Assessment 1: Released Assessment 2: Released Assessment 3: Released Assessment 4: Released
Date: 19-25 February Session: 2	Lesson Title: Compliance, policies & procedures – Part 1 Financial Management & record keeping and trading practices.	AT1
Date: 26 February - 3 March Session: 3	Lesson Title: Compliance, policies & procedures – Part 2 – Health & Safety, Recruitment, Environmental management & other legislative requirements	AT1
Date: 4-10 March Session: 4	Lesson Title: AT1 Presentations Description:	AT1 Due
Date: 11-17 March Session: 5	Lesson Title: Residential & Commercial Tenders – Preparing Tender Documentation	AT2
Date: 18-24 March Session: 6	Lesson Title: Residential & Commercial Tenders – Tender Documentation	AT2
Date: 25-31 March Session: 7	Lesson Title: Residential & Commercial Tenders – Building class & risks.	AT2
Date: 8-14 April Session: 8	Lesson Title: Residential and Commercial Tenders – risk assessment and capability studies	AT2
Date: 15-21 April Session: 9	Lesson Title: Residential & Commercial tenders – Tender submissions	AT2
Date: 22-28 April Session: 10	Lesson Title: Residential & Commercial tenders – Interim tender submissions	AT2
Date: 29 April - 5 May Session: 11	Lesson Title: Residential & Commercial tenders – Interim tender submissions	AT2 Due
Date: 6-12 May Session: 12	Lesson Title: Identify analyse and select appropriate construction contracts.	AT3
Date: 13-19 May Session: 13	Lesson Title: Prepare the contract.	AT3
Date: 20-26 May Session: 14	Lesson Title: Administer and finalise the contract.	AT3
Date: 27 May - 2 June Session: 15	Lesson Title: Recap	AT3 Due
Date: 3-9 June Session: 16	Lesson Title: Recap/Re-submission	AT 4 Due
Date: 10-16 June Session: 17	Lesson Title: Moderation / Resubmissions	1-4 – Reassessment
Date: 17-23 June Session: 18	Lesson Title: Moderation / Resubmissions	1-4 - Reassessment

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

All required resources will be provided in Canvas.

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. 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Registration of Business 

Assessment Task 2: Tender Evaluation 

Assessment task 3: Contract preparation and variations

Assessment Task 4: Knowledge Questions 

 

Assessment Matrix

CPCCBC4013 Prepare and evaluate tender documentation
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element 1 Research project requirements
1.1	Gather relevant information for tender preparation from current and approved project plans, specifications and project documentation.				1, 2	1, 2					1
1.2	Select appropriate contracts and tender documents.				2	2
1.3	Identify and record risks during evaluation of contracts and tender documents.				2	2					7
Element 2 Prepare tender documentation
2.1	Collate all information for tender preparation and check for accuracy.				3, 5	3, 5					2
2.2	Prepare tender documentation to correspond with selected contracts and organisational processes and procedures.				4, 6	4, 6
Element 3 Attach supporting documentation
3.1	Select and accurately complete relevant documentation required to submit with the tender.				4, 7	4, 7					1, 2
3.2	Attach vital information, drawings, specifications or other supporting   evidence to the tender document.				7	7					1, 2
3.3	Prepare and attach client acceptance forms and any amendments and conditions to the tender or contract.				5, 6, 7	5, 6, 7
Element 4 Obtain tender approval or endorsement.
4.1	Conduct final evaluation of completed tender documentation.				5, 6	5, 6
4.2	Complete appropriate client contract for the project.				6	6
4.3	Provide tender documentation to the appropriate staff member for approval or endorsement.				6, 7	6, 7
Foundation Skills
As well as the foundation skills explicit in the performance criteria of this unit, candidates require:
reading skills to:
extract and comprehend relevant information from complex document text				Part 1	Part 2
technology skills to:
use tools and devices to communicate and collaborate effectively with others				2, 3, 7	2, 3, 7
use equipment and programs to access and extract information and develop relevant documentation.				Part 1	Part 2
Performance Evidence
To demonstrate competency, a candidate must meet the elements and performance criteria of this unit by preparing tender documents for two contracts, with one being for a residential project and one for a commercial project.
In doing this, the candidate must:
source and check relevant plans, specifications and tender documentation for currency and amendments				1, 2, 3	1, 2, 3
evaluate risk associated with the tender process.				2	2					7
Knowledge Evidence
To be competent in this unit, a candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
relevant government building and construction regulations, codes and standards				1.7	1,7
structure and operations of the organisation’s costing, tendering and contracting system										4
tender documents and supporting documentation:
artist’s impressions										1
building information modelling (BIM)										1
product information				4	4
promotional materials				4	4
reports and findings beneficial to the organisation										1
project risks associated with tendering:
breach of contract										7
project delays										3
payment disputes										3
delays in progress payments										7
circumstances, such as:
delivery delays that extend project completion dates										7
labour shortages										7
weather										7
exposure through clauses that work against the organisation										3
failure to adequately anticipate labour or materials costs										5, 6, 7
inappropriate funding levels and funding shortfalls										3
industrial disputes through misunderstandings or overt action										8
risk of default or non-performance of key players										7, 19
types of building and construction drawings and specifications				2	2					10, 24
types, scope and usage of labour through the employee and subcontractor systems				4	4					5, 6
using appropriate costing software programs.				4	4					7,

Other Information

Attendance Requirement - 85% for all students

Resubmission Policy: To pass this course, students must achieve a Satisfactory (S) result for all their Assessments (and parts of those assessments).

Students who do not achive a Satisfactory (S) result for their entire original submission for an Assessment will be provided with 1 (one) more submission opportunity (e.g. the resubmission) with a specific due date by their assessor. Students must achive a Satisfactory (S) result on their resubmission for that Assessment, by the due date given to them by their Assessor. 

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.
 

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 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 https://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 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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Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

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Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

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