BLDG 4016 Work-Integrated Learning in Construction Procurement Management

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Credit Points 20

Coordinator Sepani Senaratne Opens in new window

Description In this subject, students will engage in project-based learning related to Construction Procurement to gain practical skills in managing complex and dynamic construction industry procurement practices. Students will select a project with an agreed industry partner on any of the following suggested topics: new procurement systems, commercial and business management implementations, ethics and trust-based relationships, risk management, sustainable and lean construction. This subject contributes towards the skills required for a work-ready graduate and allows the student to plan, undertake and report on a specific aspect of practice in the context of work.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Building Construction Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 20cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 4 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 3782 Bachelor of Construction Management Advanced (Honours) AND have applied and selected by a partner organisation before enrolling in this subject.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Proposal 1000 words 20 N Individual
Presentations 15minutes (each) 20 N Individual
Report 3000 words plus an agreed deliverable 30 N Individual
Applied Project 2 pages 30 N Individual

Teaching Periods