Conditions of Contract
Short Course
Course Aims
- Gain confidence in making judgements on matters concerning the standard forms of contract used in the construction industry
- Demonstrate a depth of knowledge across the specialised area of construction standard forms
- Independently evaluate problems that can arise and deal with the complexity of the conditions of contract
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Identify and define the conditions of construction (main and sub) contracts in legal terms to explain duties and obligations of the parties
- Ability to review construction contracts in relation to disputes that occur and critically analyse the limitations of the contract
- Identify, define and apply insurance provisions and use of bonds in construction contracts
- Identify and apply third party rights in construction contracts
- Produce and use information for negotiating and reporting on the conditions of construction contracts in resolving disputes
Contribution to UK-SPEC Outcomes
- An understanding of the standard forms of construction contracts including sub contracts and relationship to law
- Ability to analyse problems that occur during the construction process in relation to construction contracts and law
- An awareness of the different constructions of contracts and application of contracts in resolving problems that arise
- An understanding of insurance and bonds in relation to construction and professional contracts
- An awareness and understanding of third party rights under construction contracts
Important Notice
All courses are subject to availability.
English language competency
Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to show evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
Duration
November and December -
Monday and Wednesday Evenings,
18:00 - 21:00 (5 Weeks)
Assessment (credit-bearing attendance only)
Coursework and Examination
Credit-bearing fees
£900 (UK/EU), £1200 (International)
Non credit-bearing fees
£750 (UK/EU), £1050 (International)
Resit fees
£150
Note
Fees include course materials and access to relevant specialist software and laboratories.
Discounts may be available for multiple bookings (courses or delegates attending) - please call +44 (0) 20 8417 7488 for details.
How To Apply
Download the Short Course application form and post the completed form to us. Please ensure you have read the Short Course Policies document.
Contact
Paul Williams
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Paul.Williams@kingston.ac.uk
Please Note
University regulations (Section 5.2 of 'Awards of the University, September 2007') contain certain restrictions on using modules taken as short courses as credit towards a qualification. For further information, please contact the Short Course Unit.