Courses & Units
Stakeholder and Risk Management in Construction ZAX105
Introduction
In this unit, you will to apply the concepts of stakeholder and project risk management to construction projects. You will prepare a stakeholder plan, undertake a risk study on a key aspect of a construction project, and conduct a risk and compliance audit. Your focus will be on identifying opportunities for continual improvement in risk and compliance management through the development of practical and contemporary solutions that can be implemented on a construction project.
Summary
| Unit name | Stakeholder and Risk Management in Construction |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAX105 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Business and Management UC |
| Coordinator | Doctor Kevin Swarts |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify and communicate with key project stakeholders.
- Apply risk management principles to construction projects.
- Evaluate compliance and risk management performance.
- Design and communicate risk reduction strategies and actions
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 040303 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly or fortnightly tutorials (after hours) and 1 x full day face-to-face workshops per semester. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1: Stakeholder Consultation and Communication Plan (15%)|AT2: Risk Study (40%)|AT3: Construction Project Audit (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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