Professional Practice (Procurement Systems) MODULE CODE

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1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR TITLE Professional Practice (Procurement Systems) MODULE CODE BTQS T0S CONFIRM LEVEL 5 CONFIRM CREDITS 16 DATE OF APPROVAL July 2014 MODULE AIM This module develops critical understanding of the roles and contractual obligations of construction professionals during precontract stage of construction procurement. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES The TAR UC module delivers to the appropriate level as follows: By engaging successfully with this module a student will be able to: LO Ref Outcome 1 Demonstrate the knowledge of the roles and contractual obligations of the construction professionals during precontract stage. 2 Explain the Professional Malaysian Quantity Surveyor s duty of care (governed by Quantity Surveyors Act 1967), and code of professional ethics. 3 Explain the processes involved in procuring construction projects and the concepts of PPP and PFI. 4 Make informed decisions regarding procurement system, contractual arrangements and tender method. 5 Evaluate tenders received and make tender award recommendations. ASSESSMENT SUITABILITY Assessment is by coursework (40%) and examination (60%). The module assessment is aligned to the module aims and learning outcomes. The module assessment is suitable in terms of relevance, level, challenge and alignment to learning outcomes. COMMENTS REGARDING INDICATIVE CONTENT The module s professional practice focus is in terms of the roles and contractual obligations of the professionals during precontract stage of construction procurement. It considers contractual arrangements, methods of tendering, procurement systems as well as the concept of PFI and PPP approaches to procurement. ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS None

2 1. Name of Course Professional Practice (Procurement Systems) 2. Course Code BTQS Name(s) of academic staff Sr Norhaizan Yusoff 4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme The inclusion of the course in the programme is to equip the students with sound knowledge in evaluating and selection of appropriate procurement system, contractual arrangement and tendering method and introduce the basic concept of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Public Private Partnership (PPP). Course Objectives 1. To be wellversed with the roles and contractual obligations of the professionals during the precontract stage, the processes of construction procurement and selection strategy of appropriate procurement system, contractual arrangement and tendering method. 2. To be able to select appropriate procurement system for projects Total Student Time (SLT) Total Student Time (SLT) L=Lecture T=Tutorial P=Practical O=Others 7. Credit Value 4 8. Prerequisite (if any) Nil Face to Face L T P O Total Guided and Independent Total SLT Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: CLO1: Demonstrate the knowledge of the roles and contractual obligations of the construction professionals during precontract stage. (C3) (KK, EM, LS). CLO2: Explain the Professional Quantity Surveyor s duty of care which are governed by Quantity Surveyors Act 1967, its Rules and Regulations or amended thereof and code of professional ethics. (C6) (KK, EM, LS). CLO3: Explain the processes involved in procuring the construction projects and the concept of PPP and PFI. (C6) (CTPS). CLO4: Select the procurement system, contractual arrangement and tendering method. (C6) (CTPS, KK, EM, LS). CLO5: Evaluate the tenders received as well as recommendation to award the tender. (C6) (CTPS, KK, EM, LS).

3 10. Transferable Skills: Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical experience and Internship Transferable Skills How they are developed Assessment Teamwork and cooperation Developed through tutorials, group coursework and presentation Leadership skills Analytical and critical thinking skills Problemsolving skills Managerial and entrepreneurial skills Developed through tutorials, group coursework and presentation Developed through lectures, tutorials, coursework and case studies Developed through lectures, tutorials, coursework and case studies Developed through tutorials and coursework Assessed through group based coursework and group presentation Assessed through group based coursework and group presentation Assessed through tutorials, coursework and examination Assessed through tutorials, coursework and examination Assessed through group based coursework 11. Teachinglearning and assessment strategy Teachinglearning strategy Lectures Tutorials Group discussions Group work Case Study E Independent reading Assessment strategy Assignment Written work Midterm test Examination 12. Synopsis This course focuses on the roles and contractual obligations of the professionals during precontract stage in the processes of construction procurement and emphasises on the contractual arrangements, methods of tendering, procurement systems as well as the concept of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Public Private Partnership (PPP). 13. Mode of Delivery Lecture and Tutorial 14. Assessment Methods and Types Assessment of this course is based on: Written examination (60%) Coursework (40%)

4 15. Mapping of the course to the Programme Aims Course Programme Objectives Outcomes PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 16. Mapping of the course to the Programme Outcomes Course Programme Outcomes Outcomes PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO5 17. Content outline of the course and the SLT per topic Week Topic 1 Introduction The building process and parties involved. Roles and contractual obligations of contracting parties and other professionals. 2 Quantity Surveyors Act 1967 Quantity Surveyors Act 1967 and its Rules and Regulations. Appointment and roles of Quantity Surveyors in pre and postcontract stages. Conditions of engagement and schedule of fees. Professional ethics. 35 Procurement systems The different methods of procurement system: conventional nonconventional. Evaluation, reporting and selection of the procurement system. 68 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Public Private Partnership (PPP) The concept of PFI & PPP and its benefits Student Time (SLT) Total Guided L T P O and Independent

5 The selection process and review the types of projects under PFI and PPP Issues and challenges involved in PFI and PPP 911 Contractual arrangement An introduction of the various types and uses of standard forms of contracts and subcontracts An introduction of the selection and arrangement of appropriate construction contracts between the Client and the Contractor and between the Contractor and Sub Contractor. An examination of the differences between such options and an identification of the criteria for appropriate selections. Provisions of the standard contract forms related to construction period, insurances, liquidated damages, performance bonds, retention sums and other clause forming the basis of contract Selection of the Contractors and SubContractors Tendering methods and procedures including prequalification of the Contractors and SubContractors. Evaluation and selection of tendering method. Evaluation and reporting on tenders and award Assessment: Coursework Examination Subtotal Total Total SLT 160 Subject Credit Main references supporting the course Aqua Group (2001). Tenders and Contract for Building, 3rd edn, Blackwell Science Aqua Group (2003). PreContract Practice and Contract Administration, 3rd edn, Blackwell Science Ashworth, A (2012). Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry, 5th edn, Prentice Hall Masterman, J (2002). An Introduction to Building Procurement System, E & FN Spon/Taylor and Francis Group

6 Turner, A (1997). Building Procurement, The Macmillan Press Ltd Additional references supporting the course Ashworth, A (2001). Contractual Procedures in the Construction Industry, Pearson Education: Longman Ashworth, A & Hogg, K (2007). Wilis s Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 12th edn, John Wiley Cartlidge, D (2011). New aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice, 3rd edn, Spon Press Khairuddin Abdul Rashid (2002). Construction procurement in Malaysia: processes and systems : constraints and strategies, Research Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia Khairuddin Abdul Rashid (2003). Quantity Surveying: a New Paradigm, Pearson / Prentice Hall 19. Other additional information Nil CHECKED Date October 2015 Reason SI correct NB. SI records assessment as 100% coursework regardless of actual assessment strategy to enable recording of TAR UC assessment outcome.