CQUniversity Unit Profile
BLAR12050 Contract Documentation
Contract Documentation
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General Information

Overview

This unit will develop your understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with the preparation of contract documents including: Working Drawings; Specifications and specified bills; Schedules including fixtures, door and colour schedules; Integration of Australian Standards in the documentation package. It will introduce requirements for: Client sign-off; Coordination of design and consultancy team members; Implementation of quality procedures; Approvals processes; This unit will also consider the role of: non-traditional documentation forms; performance-based documentation.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: BLAR12036 Building Design 1

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 3 - 2023

Online

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Presentation and Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
2. Presentation and Written Assessment
Weighting: 35%
3. Presentation and Written Assessment
Weighting: 35%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Unit evaluation

Feedback

The lecturer was helpful in providing links to examples but the course content could have had more detail in respect to hand drawings.

Recommendation

Drawings are an important part of contract documents and need to be prepared in this unit. Examples of drawings will be provided and more details of hand drawings will be provided in the first week.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Prepare working drawings from a design sketch
  2. Formulate and implement quality management policies for documentation
  3. Identify and discuss the role of members of the design team including consultants
  4. Identify and prepare the documentation required to obtain a building approval
  5. Solve routine and unfamiliar problems using information, technology, logic and ethical decision making
  6. Practice personal and interpersonal skills
  7. Use effectively a range of appropriate communication modes.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 35%
3 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 35%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 30%
2 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 35%
3 - Presentation and Written Assessment - 35%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • USB Headset (speakers and microphone combination)
  • Web camera (webcam)
  • ArchiStar
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Bill Zhao Unit Coordinator
b.zhao@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 06 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

Topic 1 : Introduction to documentation

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 13 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

Topic 2: Introduction to quality management

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 20 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

Topic 3: Working drawings: Site plans

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 27 Nov 2023

Module/Topic

Topic 3: Working drawings: Site plans Revit lecture

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 04 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Vacation Week 

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

A1 Drawings and checklists as required Due: Vacation Week Wednesday (6 Dec 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 5 Begin Date: 11 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Topic 4: Working drawings: Plan views

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 18 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Topic 4: Working drawings: Plan view Revit lecture

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 25 Dec 2023

Module/Topic

Vacation Week 

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 01 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Topic 5: Working drawings: Sections and elevations

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 08 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Topic 5: Working drawings: Sections and elevations Revit lecture

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

A2 Drawings and checklists as required Due: Week 8 Wednesday (10 Jan 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 9 Begin Date: 15 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Topic 6: Working drawings: Detailing

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 22 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Topic 6: Working drawings: Detailing Revit lecture

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 29 Jan 2024

Module/Topic

Topic 7: Other documentation

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 05 Feb 2024

Module/Topic

Topic 8: Contracts and approvals

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 12 Feb 2024

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

A3 Written Assessment Due: Exam Week Monday (12 Feb 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Assessment Tasks

1 Presentation and Written Assessment

Assessment Title
A1 Drawings and checklists as required

Task Description

This term you are to design and prepare working drawings for the New Safety and Training Services Building on a pre-selected site in Rockhampton and explain as per the Building Code of Australia.

 


Assessment Due Date

Vacation Week Wednesday (6 Dec 2023) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 6 Wednesday (20 Dec 2023)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of topics discussed.
  • Use of supporting information where appropriate and associated references.
  • Original thought.
  • Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Where appropriate the use of graphs, illustrations and other diagrams that visually support the context of your submission.
  • Demonstration of the core knowledge associated with this unit and appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit to Moodle.

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Prepare working drawings from a design sketch
  • Formulate and implement quality management policies for documentation
  • Identify and discuss the role of members of the design team including consultants
  • Identify and prepare the documentation required to obtain a building approval
  • Solve routine and unfamiliar problems using information, technology, logic and ethical decision making
  • Practice personal and interpersonal skills
  • Use effectively a range of appropriate communication modes.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

2 Presentation and Written Assessment

Assessment Title
A2 Drawings and checklists as required

Task Description

You will complete the drawings set in a manner that reflects the discussion in the study guide and tutorials. In relation to the project commenced in Assignment 1 you will prepare:

  1. Floor plans for each floor level of the project;
  2. Foundation and slab layout plan;
  3. Sections as required to fully describe the building;
  4. All elevations of the building.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Wednesday (10 Jan 2024) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Wednesday (24 Jan 2024)


Weighting
35%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of topics discussed.
  • Use of supporting information where appropriate and associated references.
  • Original thought.
  • Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Where appropriate the use of graphs, illustrations and other diagrams that visually support the context of your submission.
  • Demonstration of the core knowledge associated with this unit and appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Prepare working drawings from a design sketch
  • Formulate and implement quality management policies for documentation
  • Identify and discuss the role of members of the design team including consultants
  • Identify and prepare the documentation required to obtain a building approval
  • Solve routine and unfamiliar problems using information, technology, logic and ethical decision making
  • Practice personal and interpersonal skills
  • Use effectively a range of appropriate communication modes.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Presentation and Written Assessment

Assessment Title
A3 Written Assessment

Task Description

You will complete the drawings set in a manner that reflects the discussion in the study guide and tutorials.

In relation to the project commenced in Assignment 1 you will prepare:

  • Any special details required to fully describe the building, including sectional details, plan call-out details;
  • Conceptual electrical plan.

Provide a list of possible design consultants to be used and briefly explain their role. List the issues under the general heading “function” that must be considered when selecting and preparing building details. Explain the dangers associated with unlike materials?

 


Assessment Due Date

Exam Week Monday (12 Feb 2024) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

After certification of grades, or within two weeks of submission, which ever occurs later.


Weighting
35%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Clarity and succinctness of expression.
  • Adequate coverage of topics discussed.
  • Use of supporting information where appropriate and associated references.
  • Original thought.
  • Overall presentation and the ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Where appropriate the use of graphs, illustrations and other diagrams that visually support the context of your submission.
  • Demonstration of the core knowledge associated with this unit and appropriate application of this knowledge.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Prepare working drawings from a design sketch
  • Formulate and implement quality management policies for documentation
  • Identify and discuss the role of members of the design team including consultants
  • Identify and prepare the documentation required to obtain a building approval
  • Solve routine and unfamiliar problems using information, technology, logic and ethical decision making
  • Practice personal and interpersonal skills
  • Use effectively a range of appropriate communication modes.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?