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CIVIL 790 : Civil Engineering Administration

Postgraduate course

Project description

Civil 790 is aimed at preparing final year students for their careers in industry and complements the technical knowledge gained during their degree. Students will be introduced to the overall project lifecycle of an engineering project and how it relates to the work of an engineer. This includes an appreciation of stakeholders, their objectives and risks, assessing project feasibility, government regulatory processes, a working practical knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and an understanding of engineering contracts. Many engineers will be required to administer the standard contract NZS3910 and this is covered in depth. Meeting obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and engagement with Mana Whenua is of paramount importance to engineering in New Zealand. The principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are presented along with practical guidance on how to engage with and include M?ori treaty partners in the decision-making process. The course also covers professional engineering ethics and the obligations of an engineer in regard to professional competency, integrity and obligations to society.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Develop and demonstrate an appreciation of the project life-cycle, an understanding of stakeholders, their motivation, and the relationships between them as well as the relevant government legislation and local body processes including the Resource Management Act (1991), the proposed Natural and Built Environments Act (NBA), the Strategic Planning Act (SPA) and the Climate Change Adaption Act (CAA), the Building Act and Standards, Resource and Building Consents, and Compliance Certification and Producer Statements. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Demonstrate working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, and its practical application in civil engineering, including obligations and responsibilities of all project stakeholders including clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers. The emphasis is on the practical application of the act. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Develop knowledge of the contract tendering process and engineering contracts including professional services contracts and construction contracts. Administration and implementation of NZS3910, and the Construction Contracts Act are covered in detail. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Develop and demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of Mana Whenua, the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi, Maori values and interests and learn how to engage with Maori communities in decision-making processes. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) Develop and demonstrate an understanding of professional engineering ethics, and the obligations of an engineer in regard to professional competency, integrity, and obligations to society. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)