civ3co construction operations
CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
CIV3CO
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides the necessary knowledge required for managing construction operations. Topics include contract administration, cost control, operational reports and industrial relations.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods 8th edn | Prescribed | Peurifoy, R, Schexnayder, C, Shapira, A & Schmitt, R 2011 | MCGRAW-HILL, NEW YORK |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Produce a variety of project documentation fit for purpose
- Activities:
- Workshop activities including case studies and problem solving tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Assess the cost and quality controls measures in contract documentation prior to construction commencement.
- Activities:
- Workshop activities including case studies and problem solving tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Present operational reports used in engineering projects with clarity.
- Activities:
- Case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Describe the framework of industrial relations and how it relates to engineering projects.
- Activities:
- Problem solving and case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Identify up-to-date developments and current issues in the codes of practice in Occupational Health and Safety and industrial relations pertinent to construction operation.
- Activities:
- Problem solving and case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoe Petrolito
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 21
Two 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Weekly Reflective Activities related to and Topical Online Quiz | 15 | 02, 04, 05 | |
Examination (2 hours) | 35 | 02, 04, 05 | |
Assignment (1000 words) | 15 | 01, 03 | |
Group Report and Presentation (2000 words and 20 minutes) | 35 | 01, 03, 05 |