3778 (v.6) Professional Practice 342

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Area:	Department of Construction Management
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The roles, procedures and future of construction companies and professional practices, the relationships of construction professionals, structure and process of the construction industry, scope of work and fees relating to professional services.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Knowledge of the different way professional practices and companies can be organised and operated. An understanding of the role and relationships of professionals in the construction industry. Knowledge of the professional structure and processes of the construction industry. An awareness of ethical considerations in the construction industry. Knowledge of professional bodies which regulate and support the construction industry. Knowledge of thescope of work and fees relating to professional services. An ability to apply theoretical knowledge in solving practical problems.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	The following texts are recommended for this unit: Clyne S. (1995), Continuing professional development: perspectives on CPD in practice, Kogan Page, London, UK. Forester G. (1986), Building organisations and procedures, Longman Scientific & Technical,Harlow, UK. Grunberg S.L. (1997), Construction economics: an introduction, Macmillan, Basingstoke, UK. Seeley I.H. (1997), Quantity surveying practice, Macmillan, London, UK. Sierra J. (2000), A Brief Guide to Running a Small Building Business, The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, ACT, Australia. Willis C.J and Ashworth.(1990), Practice & Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, BSP Professional Books, London, UK.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 40%, Exam 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK Trimester 1 Y     2004 Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK Trimester 2 Y     2004 Prof Dvlpmt Ctr HK Trimester 3 Y