NEC3 Overview and Introduction to the Term Service Contract (TSC)
- Introduction to NEC family of contracts, focusing on NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC).
- Gain understanding of TSC from Employer and Contractor viewpoints.
- Review contract strategy options, primary TSC options, and secondary options.
- Understand key contractual clauses, responsibilities, communication flow, payment, and compensation events.
- Learn to administer TSC for effective project management and collaboration.
Overview
This one-day workshop focuses on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC) and aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of its key aspects for both Employers and Contractors. Participants will learn about contract strategies, clauses, and mechanisms, emphasizing proactive contract administration for effective project management. The course is recommended for individuals working under a TSC contract, from service managers to contractors, aiming to enhance their knowledge and practical application of the contract.
Who should attend
Service managers, contract managers, quantity surveyors, clients, consultants, planners, contractors.
Course Content
This NEC3 Overview and Introduction to the Term Service Contract (TSC) one-day workshop introduces you to the common philosophies of the NEC family of contracts and focuses in more detail upon the key mechanics and provisions of the NEC3 Term Service Contract (TSC). This is the main contract that will be used for a supplier to manage and provide a service for a prescribed period of time.
You will gain an understanding of the key aspects of TSC from both Employer and Contractor perspectives. It will emphasize the importance of administering this form of contract during the life of a project rather than “leaving it in a drawer”, as being contractual should be viewed very much as being proactive rather than being considered negative. The session will review the contract strategy options between the primary TSC options as well as the choice of secondary options that are available, all of which alter the risk profile and the payment mechanisms on a given project.
The workshop will then review the key contractual clauses and mechanisms throughout the contract, including the responsibilities of the Employer/Contractor; flow of communication; early warnings; the role of the plan; payment; compensation events; understanding how to be able to instruct additional tasks. It considers how the contract if administered as intended should raise the level of understanding and transparency between the Parties involved and how the TSC contract can contribute to the effective management of a project to achieve the project objectives using a collaborative, transparent approach.
Attendees of this course will have a much clearer understanding of the intent of the specific contractual clauses and in practical terms begin to see how they should administer them for the benefit of all parties on a particular project.
You will learn about:
- the philosophy and commonality amongst all the contracts within the suite of NEC3 contracts
- the use and appropriate contract strategy to adopt when choosing both primary options(A,C,E) and secondary options (X1-X20)
- appreciating the use of Contract Data and Scope
- consider factors involved when preparing tender documents and assessing tender submissions
- consider common amendments that are often made in the form of “Z clauses” and their potential to alter the dynamics or risk profile of an un-amended contract
- roles and responsibilities of the Parties
- the important TSC clauses and processes, in particular early warning, the plan, Risk Register, communications and compensation events
- Understand how to apply TSC in practice and achieve satisfactory solutions to problems
Recommended for:
This workshop is recommended for everyone currently or about to be working under a TSC contract including service managers, contract managers, quantity surveyors, clients, consultants, planners, contractors and their supply chain. This session will be suitable for those who are relatively new to these forms of contract as well as those who are already more experienced in the contract and looking to enhance their level of knowledge and understanding.
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Who Should Attend
Location
NEC3 TSC Training Scotland, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh, Fife and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available. NEC3 TSC Training Nigeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, India and Ghana is also available
Additional Information
An NEC qualification confirms that an individual understands the structure, principles, and administration of NEC contracts. It demonstrates competence in managing early warnings, compensation events, programme management, and contractual communication. NEC qualifications delivered by Synergie Training help professionals improve contract compliance, reduce disputes, and manage projects more effectively under NEC terms.
By attending, you will learn how to proactively administer the TSC rather than leaving it “in a drawer,” improving transparency, collaboration, and clarity between parties. You will also gain practical skills to manage additional tasks, apply contract clauses correctly, and resolve issues efficiently to support project objectives and achieve satisfactory outcomes for all parties.
NEC accreditation does not typically expire; however, industry best practice recommends refresher training when contract editions are updated or when individuals change roles. As NEC4 continues to evolve, Synergie Training offers refresher and update courses to ensure professionals remain confident and compliant when working with NEC contracts.
