Courses & Units
Cost Planning ZAX102
Introduction
In this unit you will learn the principles of cost management for estimating and controlling construction project costs. You will learn about time-variable, value-variable and fixed costs, and how these relate to calculating profits and overheads. Through applied activities, you will develop your skills in analysing and quantifying project scope to identify critical drivers of project costs, interpreting cost reports to compare project expenditure against budgeted costs, and communicating cost information.
Summary
| Unit name | Cost Planning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAX102 |
| 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
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and apply principles of construction cost management.
- Communicate construction cost information.
- Analyse and interpret construction cost information.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 040307 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly or fortnightly tutorials (after hours) and 2 x full day face-to-face workshops per semester. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1: Cost Management Workbook (20%)|AT2: Construction Cost Estimate (40%)|AT3: Cost Report Analysis (40%) |
| 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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