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Specialist Contracting (ABPL90333)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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The aim of this subject is for students to synthesise both macro and micro views about the specialist contracting sector. The subject reviews the reasons for the existence of specialist sectors in construction as well as its relationship to regulatory regimes, market and trade sectors, design, management practice and socio-technical consideration.
Students capture information and data through industry and formal research, class exercises, readings and lectures. Assignments will consolidate all aspects of the content covered.
The 3 hour weekly sessions will include lectures, guest lectures, class participation, and discussion. Students will be able to synthesise from class sessions, readings, private research, and working in groups.
Intended learning outcomes
- To clarify the extent to which the construction industry operates with specialists, and articulate the reasons behind this organisational structure;
- To introduce students to specialised fields in construction, subcontracting, and subcontractors’ practices;
- To familiarise students with terminology and protocols of specialist work in construction;
- To articulate the impact specialists have on the construction process; and
- To research current practices and issues in specialist contracting.
Generic skills
- Ability to identify the need for specialists and subcontractors.
- Ability to engage with specialists and subcontractors effectively.
- Ability to oversee an integral planning and construction process.
- Ability to read and understand socio-technical circumstances in construction.
- Ability to appreciate the impact of specialists’ and subcontractors’ work.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All the first 100
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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No longer available |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90290 | Fundamentals of Built Environment Law | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90292 | Construction of Buildings | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90293 | Commercial Construction | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90086 | Environmental Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90312 | Cost Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90313 | Management of Construction | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ABPL90335 | Contract Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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approval from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Individual report - 1,000 words, due Week 4 (20%); Outline proposal, literature review, industry and market information.
- Individual report – 1,000 words (progressive development to 2,000 words cumulative), due Week 7 (20%); Report structure, data collection and analysis.
- Individual report - Summative class presentation of final draft report - 500 words (progressive development to 2,500 words cumulative), due Week 10 (10%): Summative presentation of data and analysis, outline of discussion outcomes and conclusions.
- Tabling and submission of final report – additional 2,500 words (progressive development to total 5,000 words), due Week 12 (50%): Collated final report: inclusive of executive summary, data, analysis, discussion, conclusions and references.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Additional delivery details
This subject runs on a biennial basis in semester 2.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students entering the Master of Construction Management from a cognate discipline with 100 points of advanced standing will undertake the 200 point program
Semester 2 (mid-year) entry may be available to students with an undergraduate degree in Construction Management, or with a cognate degree. Entry (with advanced standing) will be offered on a case by case basis.
- Subject notes
It is expected that graduates of the Master of Construction Management will have completed the academic requirements for membership of:
- Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022