Commercial Awareness and NEC3

COMMERCIAL AWARENESS and NEC3 Short Courses in Commercial Contract Management 1 day course on Commercial Awareness 1 day course on Understanding the NEC3 Contract

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COMMERCIAL AWARENESS

This course will provide delegates with an overview of the key elements of a commercial procurement process. The course will cover procurement decisions and strategies and working collaboratively with contractors and other stakeholder organisations. It will also provide an overview of contracts, their purpose, their main features and how they are used.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN On completing the course, you will have a greater understanding of: •

Acquisition strategies and how they influence decision making

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The procurement process and required documentation

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How procurement fits into a project, programme or organisational context

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Contracts and what they entail

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Where procurement and contract management fit within the project lifecycle

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The importance of collaborative working in a commercial environment

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UNDERSTANDING THE NEC3 CONTRACT

This course will equip delegates with an overview of the New Engineering Contract (NEC3) family of contracts and specifically focus on the Engineering and Construction Contract. It will provide an overview of the NEC3 contract, its background and key philosophy. It introduces the main contract options and clauses as well as describing how change is handled. After studying this course, you will have a better understanding of the NEC3 contract, and an appreciation of the role that contract management plays in effective project management.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN On completing the course, you will have a greater understanding of: •

The NEC family of contracts

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Main options and clauses of NEC3

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Key roles and responsibilities

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Dealing with change in NEC3

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The importance of Works Information

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Risk Management in NEC3

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The importance of the Programme

Commercial Awareness and NEC3

HOW YOU WILL LEARN Our one day courses are taught using a mixture of presentations and interactive sessions designed to reinforce your learning.

The courses include a short test at the end of the day to ensure that key concepts have been understood.

Contact the Course Team for more information: Therese Lawlor-Wright t: 07921 388967 e: therese.lawlor-wright@cumbria.ac.uk Richard Marsh t: 01228 888714 e: richard.marsh@cumbria.ac.uk Charles Dobson t: 07714082291 e: Charles.dobson@cumbria.ac.uk

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