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ENGG8114 – Contracts and Procurement
2024 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Viken Kortian
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Tutor
June Ho
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Tutor
Kylie Dixon
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Credit points
10
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides students with learning modules on sourcing and procurement, structuring and commissioning of contracts to procure and deliver on supplies and services. Students will develop a working knowledge of contract administration and build a fundamental understanding of commercial contracts, sourcing and procurement. The unit is designed to cover major discipline areas focusing on the contracts, sourcing, and procurement sector. Additionally, the unit will cover management aspects of maintaining supply relationships that drive mutual benefit. The unit will be delivered with a range of learning activities such as case study analysis, lectures and small group teaching activities focusing industry standard document preparation. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Evaluate the commercial viability of projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project.
- ULO2: Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of projects.
- ULO3: Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, and identify potential risks associated with the project.
- ULO4: Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective.
- ULO5: Develop strategies to build and maintain sustainable supplier relationships.
General Assessment Information
Case study Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours Due: Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 Weighting: 20% Case study on engineering procurement On successful completion you will be able to: • Evaluate the commercial viability of engineering projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project. • Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of engineering projects. • Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, identify potential risks associated with the engineering projects. Final Project Assessment Type 1: Project Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours Due: Week 13 Weighting: 40% Final project report based on Engineering procurement principles On successful completion you will be able to: • Evaluate the commercial viability of engineering projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project. • Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of engineering projects. • Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, and identify potential risks associated with the engineering projects.
• Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective Midterm group project Assessment Type 1 : Project Indicative Time on Task 2 : 14 hours Due: Week 7 Weighting: 30% Group project based on procurement case scenario On successful completion you will be able to: • Evaluate the commercial viability of engineering projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project. • Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of engineering projects. • Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, and identify potential risks associated with the engineering projects. • Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective. Active Engagement Assessment Type 1: Participatory task Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours Due: Weeks 1 to 12 Weighting: 10% Participation marks for attending and contributing in tutorials On successful completion you will be able to: • Evaluate the commercial viability of engineering projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project. • Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of engineering projects. • Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, and identify potential risks associated with the engineering projects. • Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact: • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment • the Learning Skills Unit for academic skills support. 2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Final project | 40% | No | Week 13 |
| Group Project | 30% | No | Week 7 |
| Contribution of Practical knowledge | 10% | No | Weeks 1 to 12 |
| Case study on procurement | 20% | No | Weeks 2,4,6,8, and 10 |
Final project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Final project report based on Engineering procurement principles
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the commercial viability of projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project.
- Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of projects.
- Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, and identify potential risks associated with the project.
- Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective.
- Develop strategies to build and maintain sustainable supplier relationships.
Group Project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 30%
Group project based on procurement case scenario
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the commercial viability of projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project.
- Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of projects.
- Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, and identify potential risks associated with the project.
- Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective.
- Develop strategies to build and maintain sustainable supplier relationships.
Contribution of Practical knowledge
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Weeks 1 to 12
Weighting: 10%
Contribution and demonstration of practice-based learning in small group teaching activities
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the commercial viability of projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project.
- Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of projects.
- Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, and identify potential risks associated with the project.
- Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective.
Case study on procurement
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Weeks 2,4,6,8, and 10
Weighting: 20%
Case study on procurement
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Evaluate the commercial viability of projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project.
- Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of projects.
- Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, and identify potential risks associated with the project.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Primary Text: 1. Procurement Principles and Management: Baily, Farmer, Crocker, Jessop, Jones, Pearson Publication, ISBN 9781292016016
2. Engineers Procurement Manual for Major Plant Equipment: Robert Leeser, Prentice Hall Publication, ISBN 0-13-294711-0
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Unit information based on version 2024.03 of the Handbook