Undergraduate USA-BUIL2029-2023

Introduction to Contract Administration

Every construction needs to meet legal requirements. Understand the Australian legal system and regulatory framework for construction. You’ll cover the contents of a contract, the process of offer and acceptance and remedies for breach of contract.

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$2,100 $3,025

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

10 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

03 Apr 2023
18 Sep 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

Describe the Australian legal system.
Demonstrate a workable knowledge of the key statutes regulating the construction industry.
Demonstrate a workable knowledge of the fundamental principles of contract law.
Critically appraise and advise on, from a legal standpoint, case scenarios relevant to statutory and contract law on construction projects.

Topics covered

- Introduction to Australian Law
- The nature of the construction industry and its regulatory framework
- Contract formation, offer and acceptance
- Consideration and estoppel
- The contents of the contract
- Vitiation of contracts
- Discharge of contracts
- Remedies for breach of contract
- Negligence
- Trespass and nuisance

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Gain fundamental knowledge of construction law and contract administration including legal regulations and legislation in the construction industry.

This course provides you with essential knowledge of the Australian legal system and sources of law.

As a construction professional, you’ll be required to keep up with legal documents relevant to the construction industry. As you progress through your course, you’ll be developing an invaluable professional resource to refer to when you are working in the field.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Construction Management degrees.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Assessments

Continuous Assessment (35%)
Case Study (65%)

Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).