Contracting

Structure Type: Course
Code: KA01BTERA03
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Loukola, Ilkka
Teacher Team: Loukola, Ilkka
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students will be competent builders for the needs of a farm. They will be familiar with the duties a builder performs and will be competent in working responsibly in the various phases of a construction project. Students will know what permits are needed to engage in construction and understand the principles for planning the construction of farm buildings. They will also know the cost structure of buildng new farm buildings and repairing old ones.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

- Quality and building on a farm
- Permits needed for building and applying for them
- Participants in a construction project
- Phases in a construction project
- Schedules for construction projects
- Impact of zoning on construction
- Making an invitation for tenders
- Types of contracting and agreements
- Principles of building farm buildings
- Regulations and guidelines for farm construction
- Cost management for building new buildings and repairing old ones

Recommended or Required Reading

- Lecture handouts
- Other material as indicated by the lecturer

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures: 60 %
- Assignments
- Independent study

Assessment Criteria

1.Students will be familiar with the duties a builder performs and will know what permits are needed to engage in construction and understand the principles for planning the construction of farm buildings.

Assessment Methods

Exam and approved assignments

Work Placement

None

Back