CIV2601 Job Organisation

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

It is necessary for civil engineering managers and supervisors to understand the basic principles of modern engineering business management, and also to be able to prepare estimates, specifications and job plans. This course seeks to develop these skills in the student.

SYNOPSIS

The course outlines the principles of modern civil engineering construction management, and develops skills in the taking off of quantities, the preparation of engineering estimates and the preparation of construction programmes. Aspects of contract supervision are examined, particularly the use of the Australian Standard General Conditions of Contract. The on-site supervision of civil construction work is covered, including the aspects of job safety and industrial relations.

OBJECTIVES

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.

describe and use current practices in job planning and scheduling, contract administration and job control used in civil engineering construction; (Assignment; 2 Hour Restricted Examination)

2.

take off quantities from construction plans, prepare estimates, and programme construction works using techniques to balance resources, labour and cash flow; (Assignment; 2 Hour Restricted Examination)

3.

manage a simple engineering contract which has as its basis a nationally recognised standard General Conditions of Contract; (2 Hour Restricted Examination)

4.

organise a simple construction job effectively in regard to the site management of materials, plant, labour, safety and costs; (2 Hour Restricted Examination)

5.

describe and apply the qualities and attributes required for effective site leadership and supervision; (2 Hour Restricted Examination)

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

1997, Australian Standard 4000 - general conditions of contract,
(Also available online, together with its amendments from the Library's Database page, through 'Standards On-Line Premium'.)

A hand held battery operated calculator.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Australian Standard 1181-1982 Method of Measurement of Civil Engineering Works and Associated Building Works,
(Available on-line from the Library's database page, through 'Standards On-Line Premium')

Queensland Workplace Health and Safety Act (Available: ).

Tender documents for various types of civil engineering works.

Antill, J & Farmer, B 1991, Antill's Engineering Management, 3rd edn, McGraw-Hill Book Co.

National Committee on Construction Engineering 2001, Guidelines for Successful Engineering Construction, 2nd edn, The Institution of Engineers, Australia.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Student Administration will advise students of the dates of their examination during the semester.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.)
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances then a penalty of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late up to a maximum of ten working days at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade in a course a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   In a Restricted Examination, candidates are allowed access to specific materials during the examination. The only materials that candidates may use in the restricted examination for this course are: writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); calculators which cannot hold textual information (students must indicate on their examination paper the make and model of any calculator(s) they use during the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the examination period at the end of the semester of the next offering of this course.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.