Three modules are scheduled for September 2010 on the topics of:-

>> Contract Management for Supervisors
>> Contract Administration
>> Managing Risk

Contract Management for Supervisors Module
4 Topics to be covered include:-

>> Legal requirements under General Conditions of contract associated with the role of the Superintendent
>> Roles and responsibilities of the Principal
>> Communication and recording decisions
>> General Conditions of Contract available, how to choose the most relevant, key matters

Contract Administration Module
15 Topics to be covered include:-

>> The principles of contract law
>> Tender process: probity and evaluation
>> Value for money: contractor profit versus contract cost
>> Checklist for contract commencement: Start up
>> Contract meetings
>> Document control processes
>> Reading a contract
>> Developing specifications
>> Contract surveillance
>> Assessing progress payments
>> Managing variations and contact amendments
>> Contract Audits
>> Certificates of Practical Completion and Final certificate
>> Minimising disputes
>> Contract review

Managing Risk Module
6 Topics to be covered include:-

>> An overview of the relevant Risk Management Standards
>> Preparing a Risk Allocation matrix
>> The cost of risk and how best to allocate
>> The Risk Management matrix
>> Guidelines for undertaking risk assessments
>> Risk and the Road Management Act