NEC preparation and relevance of the contract data
Overview
Duration
Minimum 1 day of 6 learning hours
Purpose/scope
The purpose of this standard is to provide learners with a detailed understanding of the content preparation and relevance of the contract data under the NEC Engineering and Construction contracts.
The scope of this standard covers:
- contract data and its relationship with the conditions of contract
- description of the works
- works information documents
- site information and differences to works information
- risk identification, additional employers and contractors risks and risk/early warning registers
- weather data
- identifying programmes, key and completion dates
- optional statements
- open clauses and relevant data
- fee percentages
- data and the schedule of cost components and shorter schedule of cost
- key differences in preparation and relevance of the contract data between the different types and versions of NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- developers, contract administrators, sub-contractors
- commercial managers, quantity surveyors, management and leadership
Candidate pre-requisites
There are no candidate pre-requisites as part of this standard. However an understanding of NEC Engineering and Construction Contract terminology and procedures would be beneficial and it is advised that the NEC contract introduction course is taken in advance.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course instructors must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- a train the trainer or instructional techniques course certificate
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
- a verifiable CV.
Delivery
Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for candidates to achieve learning outcomes, and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and candidate/instructor ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable candidates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- a blend of classroom and e-learning
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.
This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, candidates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures the learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
Quality assurance
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal/refresher
There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refreshment requirements for this standard.
Approval date
To be confirmed
Review cycle
Either on request or in 5 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes
The candidate will be able to: | Additional guidance to support learning outcome |
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describe the purpose of the contract data |
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explain the relationship between the contract data and conditions of contract |
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describe the description of works information under NEC |
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explain how site information differs from works information |
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describe how risks are identified, explain additional employers risk |
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deal with risk/early warning registers |
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record appropriate weather data relevant to NEC |
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identify programmes, key dates and completion dates |
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explain main and secondary option clauses and relevant data |
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explain fee percentages under NEC |
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describe the main differences in preparing for and relevance of contract data, between the different versions of NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts |
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