JCT contract introduction

Duration

2 days of 6 learning hours. Duration if e-learning to be at least 50% of this. 

Purpose/scope

The purpose of this standard is to provide the delegate with an overview of the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contracts suite, forms and standard conditions of contract. 

Scope: 

• the JCT contracts suite and scope 
• structure and layout 
• key differences between the current and previous versions of the JCT contracts suite  
• contract documents, forms, options and obligations 
• roles and responsibilities and instructions 
• key contract clauses overview 
• forms of bond, collateral warranties, and Insurances 
• sub-contract conditions 
• design responsibility 
• risk allocation 
• valuations, certification, and payment 
• sub-contract payments 
• variations and final accounts 
• timelines and extensions of time 
• notifications 
• loss and expense 
• administration and record keeping 
• defects and retentions 
• disputes 
• termination and insolvency. 

Occupational relevance

Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s): 

• management and leadership.

Delegates pre-requisites

There are no delegate pre-requisites as part of this standard, however a basic knowledge of JCT terminology and techniques would be beneficial, together with access to the relevant forms of contract.

Instruction/supervision

As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have: 

• an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)   
• successfully completed training to this standard 
• at least 2 years relevant industrial experience 
• a verifiable CV.

Delivery

Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment. 

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation. 

The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.  

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard: 

• classroom 
• a blend of classroom and e-learning 
• a blend of classroom and remote. 

This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning. 

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level. 

Assessment

Methods of assessment considered appropriate for training delivered against this standard are:  

For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria. 

Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%.

Quality assurance

Assured 

Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.  

CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.  

Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.

Renewal 

There are no mandatory renewal or recommended refresher requirements for this standard.

Classification 

Lifetime.

Approval date

TBC

Review cycle

On request or 3 years from approval date.

Learning outcomes