Course Title: Select and manage building and construction contractors
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: BUIL6435C
Course Title: Select and manage building and construction contractors
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
Nominal Hours: 40
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 select and manage building and construction contractors. This includes identifying and quantifying project resource needs and engaging with contractors to determine contract conditions and evaluating their performance.
This course applies to builders and senior managers within building and construction firms and other construction industry personnel who engage and manage various contractors with diverse occupations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCBC5005 Select and manage building and construction contractors |
Element: |
1. Determine subcontractor requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Assess subcontractor resource requirements based on expected operations and reference to the business plan. 1.2 Manage, prioritise and document subcontractor requirements based on expected work sequence and volume. 1.3 Conduct and manage task analyses to identify competences from the nature of the work to be done and organisational structure. 1.4 Determine the type and number of subcontractors and develop a formal subcontractor structure for the project. 1.5 Research industrial relations legislation and contract legal matters to clarify workplace obligations and subcontractor rights that impact on operations. |
Element: |
2. Review subcontractor performance |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Build an operational profile for each subcontractor from reviewed and identified existing subcontractor areas of expertise. 2.2 Examine existing subcontractor’s previous work profiles and history to gather information on their performance. 2.3 Review subcontractor performance to identify strengths and weaknesses. 2.4 Develop a management plan for each subcontractor to enhance their ability to meet contractual obligations. |
Element: |
3. Establish terms and conditions for subcontractor engagement |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop or review subcontractor terms of engagement and scope of operations to ensure obligations can be met under the contract. 3.2 Review subcontractor terms of engagement and periodically reinforce to ensure conditions are met. |
Element: |
4. Manage the selection and engagement of subcontractors |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop and facilitate subcontractor engagement strategies and processes to meet organisational timelines and contract dates. 4.2 Manage processes for selection and engagement of subcontractors to ensure that equal opportunity principles apply to all applicants. 4.3 Manage subcontractor short-listing and qualification checking to enable the selection and engagement of the most appropriate subcontractor. 4.4 Notify successful and unsuccessful applicants about the outcomes of the selection process. 4.5 Manage and implement processes for commencement, induction and any required pre-engagement training. |
Element: |
5. Evaluate subcontractor performance |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Develop and manage systems that evaluate subcontractor performance and compliance with contract requirements. 5.2 Collect strategic information regarding subcontractor performance within the collection parameters and terms of confidentiality and security. 5.3 Discuss performance review outcomes with subcontractors on a confidential and equitable basis. 5.4 Introduce and manage feedback and appeal systems to ensure that subcontractors can challenge review outcomes. 5.5 Undertake remedial or disciplinary action against the subcontractor in accordance with organisational policy and operational guidelines where appropriate. |
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
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). In this course, feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
Learning Outcomes
Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model; online Virtual Workshop and on campus Tutorial workshop. Learning begins at the start of the week with a 2-hour remote/virtual session using Canvas, followed by a 4-hour tutorial session where students are required to be on campus. Additionally, you will be required to undertake independent study. Please refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses will be delivered this semester.
On campus Tutorial Workshop activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Independent project-based work
• Carry out site visits using Mixed Reality 360 environment.
• Completing assessment activities for assessor to observe
Online Virtual Workshop activities will include:
• Tutorials and project-based work
• Group discussion
• Teacher directed activities/projects
• Class presentations
• Online research
• Independent project-based work
• Site visits (observations) using Mixed Reality 360 environment.
Teaching Schedule
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Weeks of Delivery: |
18 |
Delivery Structure each week: |
Virtual workshop Self-paced study Workshop tutorial practical |
Number of Assessments: |
3 |
Assessment Due Dates |
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Assessment 1: Product |
Week 7: Sunday 1st April 2024 |
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Assessment 2: Practical |
Week 14: Sunday 21st May 2024 |
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Assessment 3: Knowledge Test |
Week 15: Sunday 28th May 2024 |
Syllabus | ||
Session:week start date |
Brief: |
Assessment Details |
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Date: 12th February 2024 Session 1 |
Welcome, explain the RMIT policies. Complete Academic integrity & Acceptance quiz Explain course syllabus, assessments and due dates
Stakeholders Analysis Organisational Chart Role descriptions |
Start Assessment 1 |
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Date: 19th February 2024 Session 2
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Communication Channels Communication Matrix RACI matrix Escalation plan |
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Date: 27th February 2024 Session 3
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Online storage Master Document Control List File path PCG meeting structure Meeting minute Conduct a meeting |
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Date: 5th March 2024 Session 4 |
Subcontractor Management Plan Subcontractor Analysis Subcontractor Requirement Pre-qualification of subcontractors Report of pre-qualified subcontractors |
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Date: 12th March 2024 Session 5 |
Subcontractor Tender Process Referee and credit checks Subcontractor Interview Successful subcontractors’ notification |
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Date: 19th March 2024 Session 6 |
Dispute Resolution Industrial Relations Management |
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Date: 26th March 2024 Session 7 |
Site Safety Plan Site induction SWMS |
Assessment 1 Due on Sunday |
29th March – 7th April |
SEMESTER BREAK |
Census Date 31st Mar |
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Date: 8th April 2024 Session 8 |
ABLIS Manage Site Quality Progress checklist of the building stages |
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Date: 15th April 2024 Session 9 |
Material Acquisition Selecting, Hiring and Maintaining Plant and Equipment Site- Diary |
Assessment 1 Resubmission Due on Sunday |
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Date: 22nd April 2024 Session 10 |
Defect rectification Site inspection |
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Date: 29th April 2024 Session 11 |
Inspection Checklist - Final stage Final inspection - Email to RBS Handover Checklist |
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Date: 6th May 2024 Session 12 |
Variation Report Variation - Roleplay Variation Acceptance Email
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Date: 13th May 2024 Session 13 |
Progress Claims Progress Claims Email to Client Payments to Sub-Contractors Payments to Sub-Contractors Email Insurance Claim |
Assessment 2 Due on Sunday |
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Date: 20th May 2024 Session 14 |
AT3 Knowledge Test review Assessment task submission requirements. |
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Date: 27th May 2024 Session 15 |
Assessment 3 Knowledge Test |
Assessment 3 Knowledge Test Assessment 2 Resubmission Due on Sunday |
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Date: 3rd June 2024 Session 16 |
Assessment 3 Knowledge Test_1st & 2nd Resubmission |
Assessment 3 Knowledge Test_1st & 2nd Resubmission |
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Date: 10th June 2024 Session 17 |
Moderation/Resubmissions |
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Date: 17th June 2024 Session 18 |
Moderation/Resubmissions |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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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 - Portfolio_Due week 7
Establish a communication management plan which outlines effective communication systems for onsite use, ensuring that all parties involved could interact efficiently.
Establish and implement a Subcontractor Management Plan which demonstrate the student’s ability to select and manage building and construction contractors. To be deemed competent, students must demonstrate.
Manage on-site safety, personnel, and resources to achieve project outcomes. This is achieved by designing and implementing.
Assessment Task 2 - Practical_Due week 14
Manage Site Quality Control
Payments and Claims
Materials and Plant & Equipment Management
Assessment Task 3 - Knowledge Test_Due week 15
In person knowledge test
Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.
Assessment / Late Submission
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.
CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment
All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.
Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;
Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/equitable-learning
If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.
You are required to attend a minimum of 85% of your classes. If you miss classes, you will need to provide a medical certificate to your Trainer/Assessor for classes that result in you not meeting the 85% requirement.
If you fail to attend the minimum required classes and engage in each class, your trainer/assessor will not accept your assessment submissions. You will be required to attend an in-person interview with your trainer/assessor at a lime determined by them. Failure to attend this interview will result in your assessment being rejected. Additionally, the trainer/assessor reserves the right to reject your assessment based on the interview's outcome. This is required to ensure RMIT meets the Standards set for RTOs to ensure the validity of your work.
Canvas
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Submitting Assessments onto Canvas
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Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
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Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
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