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NEC3/4 ECC - Role of the Supervisor

This course gives you a clear understanding of the NEC3 ECC structure, key NEC4 updates, and the Supervisor’s role across all project phases—from pre-contract duties to managing defects and issuing the Defects Certificate.

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NEC3/4 ECC – Role of the Supervisor

Course Cost £245 +VAT
Duration 1 DAY
Online
  • Delegates understand NEC3 ECC layout and components.
  • Awareness of key changes in NEC4 ECC.
  • Understand Supervisor's role and responsibilities.
  • Able to undertake Supervisor duties during construction.
  • Importance of good site reports and communication forms.

Overview

This course aims to provide delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the NEC3 Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC) and the role of the Supervisor within it. By the end of the course, participants should be able to navigate the ECC, comprehend the Supervisor's responsibilities, manage tests and inspections, communicate effectively, and handle Defects. The program covers key topics such as contract overview, pre-contract activities, construction phase duties, and post-completion responsibilities. The course duration is one day.

Who should attend

Supervisor

Course Content

Training Objectives

By the end of this course, delegates should:

  • Understand the layout, terminology and main components of the NEC3 Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC).
  • Be aware of the key changes made in NEC4 ECC (June 2017)
  • Understand the role and responsibilities of the Supervisor, and how they relate to the Employer/Client, Contractor, and Project Manager
  • Be aware of the Supervisor’s activities pre-contract
  • Be able to undertake the duties of the Supervisor during the construction phase – test, inspections and quality control/management of Defects
  • Understand the importance of good site reports – and what should be included
  • Be familiar with the communication forms to be used by the Supervisor
  • Understand the duties of the Supervisor from Completion to the issue of the Defects Certificate

 

Programme

Session 1 – The Supervisor in the context of the NEC3 EC contract (0900-1045)

  • NEC3 ECC overview – core and option clauses; Contract Data; Works & Site Information
  • Roles and Responsibilities – Supervisor + Employer, Contractor and Project Manager
  • Supervisor Duties; Delegation of duties
  • Changes in NEC4 affecting the Supervisor role
  • Exercise – Finding your way round the EC contract

Break (1045-1100)

Session 2 – The Supervisor’s duties prior to the starting date (1100-1230)

  • Reviewing the Works Information/Scope
  • Planning tests and inspections
  • Marking items
  • Setting up the Supervisor’s procedures
  • Site diaries/records
  • Communication forms
  • Exercise – Getting ready for the site start

Lunch (1230-1315)

Session 3 – The Supervisor’s role during the construction phase (1315-1500)

  • Managing tests and inspections
  • Understanding Defects
  • Interface with the Project Manager
  • Communications with Contractor and Subcontractors
  • Involvement in early warning and compensation event processes
  • Exercise – Project scenario 1 – what does the Supervisor do if……?

Break (1500-1515)

Session 4 – (1515-1615) Working with others; Supervisor’s role after Completion

  • Impact of the Accepted Programme on the Supervisor
  • Supervisor input to Dispute Resolution processes
  • Record keeping
  • Defects after Completion
  • Defects Certificate
  • Exercise – Project scenario 2 – Remedying Defects

Summing up and questions (1615-1630)

Duration:1 Day

Cost:£245 + Vat

Who Should Attend

Supervisor

Location

This course supports online training.
Course Cost £245 +VAT
Online
Duration 1 DAY

Experts in Construction and Infrastructure Training

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Training courses available

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Course hours completed

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Expert trainers

CITB, APS, IEMA

Accreditation training centres

12

Accreditations

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