Practical Introduction to the NEC Term Service ContractS (TSC & TSSC)

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants should appreciate :

• why the NEC was written
• its principal objectives
• how it is designed as a management tool
• the important clauses for operating the contract : definitions, procedures, timescales etc. and
• differences between, including when to use, the full Term Service Contract (TSC) and the Term Service Short Contract (TSSC) and
• key implementation points & benefits.

As with all courses, this can be on NEC3 only, NEC3 with changes to 4th edition highlighted or purely on NEC4.

Programme

• Session 1 : Overview of the NEC family in 30 minutes
• Session 2 : Flexibility & Contract Strategy : TSC or TSSC ? Main options, secondary options including use of option X19 Task Order.
• Session 3 : Key Players, contractual structure and communications
• Session 4 : Sections 1, 2, 4 & 5 : General, The Contractor’s main responsibilities, Quality Management, and Payment
• Session 5 : Change Management : planning / programming requirements, early warnings & compensation events : definitions, process, timescales and assessment.
• Session 6 : Use of Equipment, Plant and Materials, Liabilities & insurance, Termination & the Dispute options
• Session 7 : A quick run through the Contract Data
• Session 8 : Key Implementation Points & Benefits.

This programme includes three syndicate work sessions.

 

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