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.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Hossam Abo El-Naga
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must be enrolled in course code SBECT
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Joe 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 |