Unit Outline
ZAX106
Construction Project Management
Semester 2, 2024
James Eaves
University College
College of Business and Economics
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
Unit Coordinator
James Eaves
Email: James.Eaves@utas.edu.au
What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
 
In this unit you will learn project management concepts, tools and processes used in the formulation, delivery and management of construction projects. Your learning will focus on practical examples and incorporate analysis of construction project case studies. You will develop skills in construction project management processes, project troubleshooting, and formulation of a detailed project plan. This unit will include tutorials and workshops with guest speakers from industry and provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your learnings from other units.
Intended Learning Outcomes
As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.
On completion of this unit, you will be able to:
1.
Identify and apply construction project management concepts and tools.
2.
Analyse and evaluate construction project planning processes and techniques.
3.
Investigate, formulate and communicate construction project management plans.
Requisites
REQUISITE TYPE
REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)
ZAA233
Alterations as a result of student feedback
To Be Determined.
 
 
Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
On Campus
Tutorial
Weekly or fortnightly tutorials (after hours.
1
Weekly
Workshop
1 full day face-to-face workshop per semester.
8
Study Period 1 time
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 
How will I be Assessed?
 
For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.
Assessment schedule
ASSESSMENT TASK #
ASSESSMENT TASK NAME
DATE DUE
WEIGHT
LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:
AT1: Project Management Quiz and Knowledge Workbook
Week 4
15 %
LO1
Assessment Task 2:
AT2: Project Plan
Week 8
40 %
LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:
AT3: Construction Project Delivery Plan
Week 13
45 %
LO1, LO2, LO3
 
Assessment details
Assessment Task 1: AT1: Project Management Quiz and Knowledge Workbook
Task Description:
This assignment requires you to complete a MyLO quiz and respond to a series of short-answer questions in an MS Work workbook format.
Task Length:
Approximately 20-30 questions
Due Date:
Week 4
Weight:
15 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Identify and apply project management ideas, concepts and terms.
LO1
2
Communicate ideas and information related to contract management concepts and terms.
LO1
 
Assessment Task 2: AT2: Project Plan
Task Description:
You will be given a construction case study and will be required to develop a series of artefacts for the project focusing on project governance and stakeholder management.
Task Length:
Approximately 6-10 pages
Due Date:
Week 8
Weight:
40 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
 
1
Analyse and apply construction project management concepts, tools and processes.
LO1
2
Apply and evaluate project governance stakeholder relationship management strategies.
LO1, LO2
3
Communicate ideas and information relating to construction project management.
LO3
 
Assessment Task 3: AT3: Construction Project Delivery Plan
Task Description:
This task focuses on the delivery of construction projects. You will use a construction project case study and be required to develop:
1. a construction method statement
2. a schedule management plan
3. a risk analysis
4. a review and analysis of project issues.
Task Length:
Approximately 8-10 pages
Due Date:
Week 13
Weight:
45 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Analyse and apply construction project management concepts, tools and processes.
LO1, LO3
2
Analyse and evaluate construction project management strategies to solve construction project problems.
LO1, LO2, LO3
3
Communicate ideas and information relating to construction project execution.
LO3
 
 
 
How your final result is determined
To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.
Submission of assignments
Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.
Academic integrity
Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.
Requests for extensions
If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.
 
A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.
 
The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.
Late penalties
Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.
Review of results and appeals
You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.