The
Objective
of the course is to equip the participants with knowledge and skills on the rationale and
procedures of determining realistic and competitive unit rates.Participants will as well be introduced to the
application of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel as tools for project
management, budgeting, determination of unit rates, preparation of work programmes and reports.
This will in turn
increase efficiency in projects management and
facilitate
cost control.
The Course
Content:
Pre-contract
planning, Practical road condition survey on gravel roads, Preparation of
Bills of Quantities (BOQ), Interpretation of specifications for Road Works,
Preparation of unit rates and pricing, Introduction to the application of
Microsoft Project as a tool for project management, Introduction to the
application of Microsoft Excel as a tool for budgeting, unit rates, work
programme and report preparations.
Due to increased spectrum of the training package, participants are encouraged to come with laptop
computers and scientific calculators.
Participation to the
course is open to all those who are interested in acquiring or sharpening
their skills in Project Cost Estimation in Road works. Prospective
participants include
Civil Engineers,
Technicians, Quantity Surveyors, Consultants, Contractors and Clients from
both the public and the private sectors.
Certificates will be issued to successful participants upon completion of
the course.
The course
fee
is TShs. 700,000 per participant. The fee covers expenses for lunch,
mid-break refreshments and course materials. Participants should make their
own travel and accommodation arrangements. Note that the course is limited
to 20 participants and therefore early booking is important.
Date and Venue:
To be announced later - Mwanza
