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1 Module Documentation MGMT09018 Network Management and Contracts Contents of this document are copyright of Institute of Technology Sligo

2 Page 1 of 6 MGMT09018 Network Management and Contracts Short Title Full Title NetManCon Network Management and Contracts Attendance N/A Discipline Management Coordinator Gary McGinty Department Civil Eng. and Construction Co Author(s) Brian McCann, Mel Casserly Official Code MGMT09018 NFQ Level 09 ECTS Credit 05 Module Description This module aims to introduce the nature and importance of contracts and specifications in the context of Roads Engineering. This course examines the contracts and specifications used in the industry in Ireland, specifically examining the Public Works Contracts and their structure. The module also will examine in detail the roles, responsibiltiesand powers of roads authorities as set out under the Roads Acts and defined by relevant case law. Learners will be introduced to the Law of Negligence and how it relates to roadworks including potential Liabilities. Outcomes On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to 1. Demonstate knowledge and applied understanding of the law relating to easements, rights of way and profit a prendre 2. Critically analyse and evaluate the key provisions of Irish Road Legislation and relevent case law. Demostrate the ability to interpret and give reasoned advice on the same. 3. Evaluate the impact of the law of negligence and the imposition liabilities with respect to roadworks and health and safety 4. Critically assess varying forms of contract and contrast with the Public Works Contract in relation to the incorporation ofterms and conditionsrelating to theexposure, transfer and mitigation of risk. 5. Demonstrate knowledge and applied understanding of issues that underpin and influence both contract and procurement of Roads Networks. Critically analyse the key conceptsthat may arise fromparticular procurement options. 6. Critically evaluate the standard dosuments in use in the preperation of Contract Documentation and specifications

3 Teaching and Strategies This module will be delivered through online learning. Students will be required to undertake self directed learning to complement class learning. Two offsite workshops will be held during the semester Page 2 of 6 Assessment Strategies Continuous Assessment will conribute 40% of the overall mark. Students will be given projects, essays and assignments that will relate to their chosen elective thus increasing their overall depth of knowledge within that particular strand. Students will be required to pass both the Continuous Assessment and Final Examination elements of the module Repeat Assessment Procedures Repeat assessments will be assigned where required Assessment Facilities All material will be available through Moodle. Additional material comprising of case studies, Articles and Case Law will be provided. Module Dependencies Prerequisite Modules Corequisite Modules Incompatible Modules Indicative Syllabus Contracts & Specifications - DMRB Cost Management Specification of Requirements Public Works Contracts Tendering Roles Responsibilities & Powers Introduction to Land Law (Ownership, Registration of Title, etc) Easements and Rights of Ways

4 Page 3 of 6 Relevent Irish Road Legislation European Legislation Relevent case law Negligence and Liabilities Introduction to Negligence Law Occupiers/Public/Vicarious Liability Remedies and Compensation Health and Safety for Roadworks Basic Employment Law and Entitlements CourseWork / Assessment Breakdown CourseWork / Continuous Assessment 40 % End of Semester / Year Formal Examination 60 % Coursework Assessment Breakdown Description Outcome Assessed % of Total Assessment Week Project 4 20 Week 3 Case Study 1,2,3,4,5,6 15 Week 8 Multiple Choice 1,2,3,4,5,6 5 Week 13 End Exam Assessment Breakdown Description Outcome Assessed % of Total Assessment Week Final Exam 1,2,3,4,5,6 60 End of Term Open Mode Workload

5 Page 4 of 6 Distance Mode Workload Part Time Mode Workload ACCS Mode Workload Full Time Mode Workload Online Mode Workload Online Lecture Independent Problem Based Distance Suite Not Specified Distance Suite Live Lecture 1 Weekly 1.00 Self Directed 7 Weekly 7.00 Tutorial 1 Weekly 1.00 Workshop Offsite Workshop 2.5 Total Average Weekly Learner Workload 2.33 Hours Module Resources Twice Per Semester 0.33

6 Page 5 of 6 Module Book Resources 1. Baily, P. et al., Procurement principles and management. 10th ed. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall. 2. Griffiths, M. and Griffiths, I., Law for purchasing and supply. 3rd ed. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall. ebook 3. Van Weele, A., Purchasing and supply chain management. 5th ed. Andover: Cengage 4. Mr Justice Bryan M E McMahon and Prof William Binchy., Law of Torts, 4th ed. Butterworths 5. Bland, P., Easements, 2nd ed. Roundhall 6. Wylie, J. C. W, 2013, Irish Land Law, 5th ed, Bloomsbury Professional Module Alternate Book Resources Module Other Resources Learners shall also be required to access a range of appropriate books, journal articles, conference papers, symposium papers, white papers, published company/corporate reports, library electronic databases, e-books. Module URLs Additional Information Approval Information School Approval by Trevor McSharry on Academic Council on Programme Membership Code Intake Year Programme Title SG_EROAD_S SG_EROAD_S Level 9 Special Purpose Award in Engineering Road Network Management Level 9 Special Purpose Award in Engineering Road Pavement Management and Network Operations

7 Page 6 of 6 SG_EROAD_N Certificate in Engineering Road Maintenance Engineering and Network Management