Higher Professional Diploma in Construction (City & Guilds)
UNIT 9 SUB-CONTRACTING
Unit Summary
The Construction Industry is fragmented and made up of a large number of small firms. These firms may supply materials or goods or carry out construction work using their own labour. A good range of skills are needed and an ability to react quickly to changing circumstances are necessary in this environment. It is also necessary for contractors to share the financial and other risks which are inherent in the construction industry.
The use of sub-contractors helps to provide the extra skills and assets which businesses often need so that they can react quickly and use specialist labour. Efficient management of sub-contractors is essential in the construction industry.
Aims
The unit aims to enable the candidate to:
- identify areas of sub-contractor activity where existing skills are insufficient
- identify suitable sub-contractors using an approved list within a partnership arrangement
- place orders for work with sub-contractors who meet acceptable standards of business ethics
- appoint sub-contractors under the equivalent contract conditions as the main contract
- monitor sub contract progress and performance
- take appropriate action to resolve progress or performance and insolvency
Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit the candidate will be able to:
- decide the areas of work on a contract which may be carried out by subcontractors
- appoint sub-contractors against predetermined criteria
- place sub-contract orders which clearly identify the duties, responsibilities and the rights of subcontractors in a manner which protects the main contractor
- ensure satisfactory subcontractor progress and arrange for appropriate payments for work carried out
- resolve problems as quickly as possible, whether of a progress, technical, financial or contractual nature
Assessment
The outcome of this unit be based on the production of 2 No. word processed reports which covers the five learning outcomes noted above.
The reports should be at least 1500 words long each, and are to be word-processed.
Each section should cover the actions which the candidate takes to satisfy the points in the Unit Content and be supported by relevant organisation or other data as necessary. Candidates should highlight examples of good and bad practice and give account of their direct experience where this is relevant.
The reports should be supported by the use of appendices and a bibliography.
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