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3778 (v.6) Professional Practice 342
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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 40%, Exam 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 40100 Architecture and Urban Environment (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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