NEC3/4 ECC – Role of the Supervisor
- 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
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Who Should Attend
Location
Course Syllabus
Day 1
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)
