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Essential-Quantity-Surveying-Skills-of-Australia
Module 1: Introduction to Quantity Surveying in Australia
1-Quantity-Surveying-in-Australia-The-Financial-Backbone-of-Construction
1.1 Overview of Quantity Surveying
1.2 The Australian Construction Industry Landscape
1.3 Key Professional Bodies and Standards
1.4 Core Competencies for QS Practice
Module 2: Australian Construction Law Fundamentals
2-Australian-Construction-Law-Fundamentals
2.1 Legal Framework Overview
2.2 Building Code of Australia (BCA) and National Construction Code (NCC)
2.3 Key Construction Legislation
2.4 Contract Law Basics
Module 3: Standard Methods of Measurement
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3.1 Australian and New Zealand Standard Method of Measurement (ANZSMM)
3.2 Measurement of Building Works
3.3 Measurement of Civil Works
Module 4: Cost Estimation and Budgeting
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4.1 Principles of Cost Planning
4.2 Estimating Techniques
4.3 Budget Management and Control
4.4 Value Engineering
Module 5: Procurement and Tendering
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5.1 Procurement Strategies
5.2 Tender Documentation
5.3 Tender Evaluation and Negotiation
5.4 Post-Tender Activities
Module 6: Contract Administration
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6.1 Contract Types in Australia
6.2 Progress Claims and Payments
6.3 Variations and Change Management
6.4 Dispute Resolution
Module 7: Risk Management
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7.1 Risk Identification and Assessment
7.2 Risk Allocation in Contracts
7.3 Insurance in Construction
7.4 Legal and Regulatory Risks
Module 8: Construction Technology and Innovation
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8.1 Modern Construction Methods
8.2 Sustainability and Green Building
Module 9: Project Cost Management
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9.1 Cost Control Strategies
9.2 Change Control Processes
9.3 Final Account Preparation
9.4 Post-Project Review
Module 10: Measurement and Documentation
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10.1 Reading and Interpreting Drawings
10.2 Preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQ)
10.3 Document Control and Management
10.4 Quality Assurance in Documentation
Module 11: Communication and Stakeholder Management
11-Communication-and-Stakeholder-Management-in-Construction
11.1 Effective Communication Skills
11.2 Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
11.3 Negotiation Skills Techniques, strategies, practice
11.4 Conflict Resolution
Module 12: Ethics and Professional Practice
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12.1 Professional Ethics for QS
12.2 Anti-Corruption and Compliance
12.3 Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
12.4 Diversity and Inclusion in Construction
Module 13: Australian QS Standards and Regulations
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13.1 Overview of Standards Australia
13.2 Regulatory Bodies and Compliance
13.3 International Standards and Equivalence
13.4 Staying Updated with Standards
Module 14: Specialist Areas in Quantity Surveying
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14.1 Infrastructure and Civil Projects Roads, bridges, utilities
14.2 Building Services Measurement
14.3 Facilities Management and Asset Lifecycle
14.4 Forensic Quantity Surveying
Module 15: Career Development and Working in Australia
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15.1 Pathways for Global Professionals
15.2 Building a Professional Network
15.3 Succeeding in the Australian Workplace
15.4 Preparing for Professional Accreditation