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S048 Contract Supervisor's and Inspector's Course Outline

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This course is designed to support the development of contract administration skills and knowledge of Contract Supervisors and Inspectors. Along with the more familiar subjects related to contract administration, the course also addresses some important people skills that Supervisors and Inspectors need in their day to day activities, including human relations, communication, conflict resolution and dispute management.

Introduction to Contracting

  • Outsourcing
  • Contracting Process
  • Documenting the contract
  • Tendering process
  • Codes of practice and probity

Contracts Basics

  • What is a contract?
  • Basic contract law
  • Contract administration model
  • Types of contracts

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Principal
  • Contractor
  • Subcontractor
  • Superintendent
  • Superintendent’s Representative
  • Supervisor and Inspector

Contract Documents

  • Contract documents
  • List of documents

Contract Administration

  • Programming
  • Documentation
  • Records
  • Site meetings and minutes
  • Directions
  • Variations, delay and disruption
  • Extensions of time
  • Surveillance
  • Progress measurement and payment
  • Practical completion
  • Site clean up
  • Defects liability period
 

Human Relations

  • Motivation
  • Morale
  • Attitudes and behaviour
  • Discipline
  • Teamwork

Communication

  • Basic communication skills
  • Listening and understanding
  • Conveying information

Conflict Resolution & Disputes

  • Conflict resolution
  • Dispute management and avoidance
  • Dispute resolution

Tips for Supervisors and Inspectors

Expected Course Outcomes