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ENGG4104 – Engineering Contracts and Procurement
2021 – Session 1, Special circumstances
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Viken Kortian
Contact via email
50 Waterloo Rd
By appointment via email
Tutor
June Ho
Contact via email
50 Waterloo Rd
By appointment via email
Nicholas Tse
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEngMgt or ((ENGG3000 or ENGG300) and ENGG3050)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will provide students with learning modules about structuring and commissioning engineering contracts to deliver and procure engineering outcomes. Students will develop a working knowledge of contract administration and build a fundamental understanding of commercial engineering contracts and procurement. The unit is designed to cover all engineering disciplines across different stages of the career. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Evaluate the commercial viability of engineering projects and decide an appropriate procurement strategy for a particular project.
- ULO2: Interpret the scope and meaning of contract documents for the delivery of engineering projects.
- ULO3: Analyse and assess tenders, articulate fundamental knowledge of contract law, identify potential risks associated with the engineering projects.
- ULO4: Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective.
General Assessment Information
Grading and passing requirement for unit In order to pass this unit, a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD). For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section. Late submissions and Resubmissions For assignments handed in late, the following penalties apply 0-48hrs: -50%, >48hrs: -100%. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgment of a formal notice of disruption of studies. Resubmissions of work are generally allowed unless stated prior or otherwise.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Final Project | 40% | No | Week 13 |
| Case study | 20% | No | Weeks 1, 2, 6, 7, & 10 |
| Midterm group project | 30% | No | Week 6 |
| Active Engagement | 10% | No | All weeks |
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, identify potential risks associated with the engineering projects.
- Conduct cost estimation and tendering processes from a Contractors perspective.
Case study
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Weeks 1, 2, 6, 7, & 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.
Midterm group project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: Week 6
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, 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: All weeks
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, 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 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
Text: Procurement Principles and Management: Baily, Farmer, Crocker, Jessop, Jones
Engineers Procurement Manual for Major Plant Equipment: Robert Leeser
Unit Schedule
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Week |
Lecture /Content / Topic |
Chapter Ref |
HBR Case Study |
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1 |
The Procurement function and its role in a business. Measurement of Procurement Success, KPI’s |
Chapter 1 Bailey et al |
Boeing Australia Assessing the merits of implementing an eProcurement System |
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2 |
Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management. |
Chapter 2 Bailey et al |
Meisterclean – Turning Supply chain into competitive advantage (Lecture 3) |
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3 |
Price and total cost of ownership (TCO) |
Chapter 9 Bailey et al |
Within Slides – Hewlett Packard Case Study |
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4 |
Preparation of procurement requirements. Compiling the contract conditions, developing commercial terms. Preparing technical specifications |
Ch 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 Leeser |
Strategic sourcing at Whirlpool China: Finding the ideal supplier |
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Selection of suppliers. Bidding process. |
Ch 10, 11, &12 Leeser |
Contract selection in component procurement |
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6 |
Sourcing Strategies and Relationships
Assignment 1 due |
Chapter 8 Bailey et al |
Building Deep Supplier Relationships (Lecture 5) |
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7 |
Project Procurement and Risk |
Chapter 11 Bailey et al |
Boeing Strategic Initiative RM Supply Chain Risk |
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8 |
Contract Management |
Chapter 19 Bailey et al |
Within Slides |
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9 |
Government Projects – Guest Lecturer Dermot Thompson & Kylie Dixon |
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10 |
Quality Management |
Chapter 5 Bailey et al |
Quality Management in the oil industry: How BP greases its machinery for frictionless sourcing. |
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11 |
Inventory Management |
Chapter 6 Bailey et al |
Raymond: Design of warehouse operations |
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12 |
Capital Procurement
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Chapter 14 Bailey et al |
Hu-Friedy: Evaluating Transport Alternatives |
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13 |
Review Assignment 2 due |
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook