SC Professional Practice Management procedures in a QS enterprise
Section outline
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The module comprises four main parts, each one contributing to an understanding of the nature of professional practice management procedures in a quantity surveying enterprise. The breakdown of this module is as follows:
Part 1 – Understand the content and objectives of professional legislation for the built environment.
Part 2 – Understand the principles of practice structuring.
Part 3 – Prepare contractual and fee reimbursement schedules for professional services.
Part 4 – Applying principles of a competitive business strategy.
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Users intending to undertake the examination for this module are advised that this forms the primary material which is to be covered in depth and examined
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The examination for this module assumes that the user has read all these articles which supplement the Study Guide
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Academic Readings
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Downloading of material will continue throughout the module and candidates are advised to regularly check for updates.
The primary purpose of providing this material (South Africa based) is to provide a platform for the Module Assignment development
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This forum is provided for the use of Users to facilitate communication amongst them. The intention is not to provide a 'chat' function but to encourage Users to discuss issues related to the course that are of mutual interest - for example the sharing of information / views etc on an assignment.
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Users intending to undertake the examination for this module are advised that the assignment experience may form part of the examination for this module.
The Study Guide describes QS Practice procedures and processes that are adopted in South Africa. These include Construction Sector structures, legislation, codes of practice and organisational policies, including professional fee structures.
You are required to conduct a detailed investigation of the corresponding arrangement in any 1 other AAQS Member Country. Your submission should include the provision of all formal documentation used in the chosen country which may be compared to those used in South Africa, In each instance, you are required to provide detailed commentary on the local practices and comparing them to the SA models. Wherever possible, explanations should be supplemented with comprehensive examples (e.g. fee calculations)
You may collaborate with no more than 1 other colleague on this assignment, in which case full disclosure of group members is required. Both group members will receive the same grade so beware of who you team up with!
This assignment contributes 50% towards the total module mark
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This quiz is based on material made available to learners - particularly the Study Guide. Learners are required to attempt all questions. The total number of marks that may be attained is 10 marks.
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This exam contributes 40% towards the final mark for this module.
This question paper consists of 2 questions. You are required to answer BOTH of the questions provided.
Clearly mark the question number as indicated on the question sheet for each answer provided.
Candidates are advised to set out their work clearly, concisely and logically.
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