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ENGG8114 – Contracts and Procurement

2025 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Lecturer
Viken Kortian
viken.kortian@mq.edu.au
Contact via 0417664945
3 Management Drive Room 246
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Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
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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. 

Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Important Academic Dates

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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. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Case study on procurement 20% No Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10
Group Project 30% No Week 7
Final project 40% No Week 13
Contribution of Practical knowledge 10% No Week 12

Case study on procurement

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 12 hours
Due: Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 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.

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. 

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. 

Contribution of Practical knowledge

Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 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.

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

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Engineers Australia Competency Mapping

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Unit Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Skill Base

1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.

 ULO1

1.2 Conceptual understanding of underpinning maths, analysis, statistics, computing.

 

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge

ULO2

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions

  

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice

  

1.6 Understanding of scope, principles, norms, accountabilities of sustainable engineering practice.

ULO3. ULO4

Engineering Application Ability

2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex problem solving

ULO2

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.

 

2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.

  

2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

ULO1, ULO2, ULO3

Professional and Personal Attributes

3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability.

  ULO3, ULO4

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.

ULO3

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.

ULO1

3.4 Professional use and management of information.

ULO3, ULO4

3.5 Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.

  

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership

ULO1

 

Unit information based on version 2025.03 of the Handbook