Name: Professor Vernon Ireland
BE, BA, MEngSc, PhD, FIEAust, EngExec

Short Bio:
From 1991-1996 Vernon was Corporate Development Director of Fletcher Challenge Construction, responsible for people and business systems improvement in the USA, NZ, Australia, the Pacific and Asian businesses. He then became CEO of the Australian Graduate School of Engineering Innovation, an advanced engineering centre.

Prior to this he was Dean of the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building at the University of Technology, Sydney. He was also Chair of the Building Services Corporation of NSW from 1987 to 1990 reporting to both Labor and Coalition Ministers. While an academic he completed his PhD in project management. After graduation he practised as a structural engineer for seven years.

Vernon initiated and completed the proposal to Congress and Council of Engineers Australia to establish CELM and was Deputy Chair of the National Board for five years.

He was also President of the Sydney Division of Engineers Australia in 2004.

Vernon Ireland is currently Director of Project Management and Industry Programs for the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre of The University of Adelaide. He is based in Sydney.

Vernon has received three medals:

· The Silver Magnolia Medal awarded by the Shanghai Government for contributions to Chinese overseas relations;
· The Rotary International Gold Medal for contribution to vocational Education;
· Engineers Australia’s Medal for contribution to engineering.

Vernon has conducted four sets of international benchmarking studies, comparing Australia’s project management performance with that of the USA, the UK, Canada, Germany, Sweden and New Zealand for two Royal Commissions.

He has recently edited a volume of the Australian Journal of Civil Engineering on the business, leadership and management of civil engineering.

He has been named by the Shanghai Government as one of the world 100 experts on Infrastructure.

Email: vernon.ireland@adelaide.edu.au

Phone: +61 411 153 861

Opening intensive:
Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd September 2014
9am-5pm
5.01 Level5, Nexus 10
 
Closing intensive:
Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th September 2014
9am-5pm 5.01 Level5, Nexus 10

The key learning objectives of this course are:

1. Knowledge and understanding of the latest research and development of infrastructure systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems;
2. Application of research and professional practice tools for initiating development and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems;
3. Application of project models to infrastructure development, including PMBOK and complex systems models;
4. Understanding and application of best practice infrastructure development models;
5. Understanding and application of community consultation practices as part of a business case development;
6. Understanding and application of choice of project delivery systems;
7. Recognition of different interpersonal skills are required to contribute to infrastructure systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems;
8. Understanding of the need to maintain ethical, social and cultural standards on systems for initiating development, and managing design, construction and operation of infrastructure systems.
9. A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
10. A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour in the practice of these principles in taking a leadership role in the community.

Goodman, Alvin & Hastak, Makarand, (2006), Infrastructure Planning Handbook, McGraw-Hill Construction, MH/ASCE Press.

References
Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2010), Infrastructure Planning and Transport: Best Practice Case Studies, www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx;

Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2012), Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies Volume 2
www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx;

Ten out of 10 Ten T Project Implementation Successes, November 2011
http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/en/about_us/mission__introduction/external_communications.htm
(The link below will take you directly to the pdf of the above reference)
http://tentea.ec.europa.eu/download/publications/brochure_tentea_210x297_web.pdf

National Infrastructure Priorities, Infrastructure Australia, Department of Infrastructure and Transport; NETLIPSE Book 'Managing Large Infrastructure Projects'. http://www.netlipse.eu/media/18750/NETLIPSE%20book.pdf

References
Penn, Michael R. & Parker, Philip, J (2005), Introduction to Infrastructure: Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering, John Wiley and Sons;
Hertogh, Marcel, Baker, Stuart, Staal-Ong, Pau Lian, and Westerveld,Eddy, (2008), Managing Large Infrastructure Projects – Research on Best Practices and Lessons Learnt in Large Infrastructure Projects in Europe, NETLIPSE; www.netlipse.eu; http://www.netlipse.eu/media/18750/NETLIPSE%20book.pdf.

Library Resources
The University of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. The University Library web page is: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/
From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.

Other resources
If you are a member of the PMI (http://www.pmi.org/Membership.aspx)  you will “gain exclusive access to PMI publications and our global standards*, networking options with our chapters and online communities of practice, and leadership and volunteer opportunities. You’ll also receive discounts on certification exams and renewals, as well as our professional development offerings.” Student membership is USD$40 to join and USD$30 to renew.

* Log in to access complimentary read-only PDFs of all of PMI's published standards or take advantage of discounts on paperback editions
http://www.pmi.org/PMBOK-Guide-and-Standards/Standards-Library-of-PMI-Global-Standards.aspx

MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study (see: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au)

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as intensives.

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).

Learning Activities Summary

Intensive	Content	Readings
1	Topics 1-4 in notes	Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2010), Infrastructure Planning and Transport: Best Practice Case Studies, www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx; Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2012), Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies Volume 2, , www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx;
1	Topics 1-5 in notes	Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2010), Infrastructure Planning and Transport: Best Practice Case Studies, www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx; Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2012), Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies Volume 2, , www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx;
2	Topics 5-7 in notes	Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2010), Infrastructure Planning and Transport: Best Practice Case Studies, www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx; Australian Government - Department of Infrastructure, (2012), Infrastructure Planning and Delivery: Best Practice Case Studies Volume 2, , www.gov.au/infrastructure/publications/index/aspx;
3	Topics 5-7 in notes	Expressways of Singapore Section 5.2 Notes Boston Big Dig: Section 5.4 Notes Channel Tunnel: Section 5.5 Netlipse Major Projects: Section 5.4 Notes http://www.netlipse.eu/media/18750/NETLIPSE%20book.pdf
1	Topics 5-8 in notes	Expressways of Singapore Section 5.2 Notes Boston Big Dig: Section 5.4 Notes Channel Tunnel: Section 5.5 Netlipse Major Projects: Section 5.4 Notes http://www.netlipse.eu/media/18750/NETLIPSE%20book.pdf
1	Topics 5-8 in notes	Nil

None

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

#	Assessment	Length	Weighting	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
1a	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	See MyUni	1-5
1b	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	See MyUni	1-4, 6
1c	Essay/report	1000 words maximum	15%	See MyUni	1-4, 6
2	Essay/report	5000 words maximum	40%	See MyUni	1-10
3	Seminar presentation	5 – 10 PowerPoints	15%	See MyUni	1-10
	Total		100%

Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the intensive classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be
successful in this course.  

Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners

See Course Profile booklet in MyUni

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials/files/AssignmentStudentSubmission.pdf

There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:

• Assignment Submission:  Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
• Cover Sheet:  Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed University of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work.  Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
• Backup Copy of Assignments:  You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing.  Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
• Extensions of Time:  Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer.  Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date.  Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
• Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade.  Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above).  Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.