Law for Engineers

This course is an excellent foundation, and is an early step towards the coveted status of Adjudicator, Conciliator or Arbitrator. It will also strengthen your contractual skills and will help you in becoming a more competent civil engineer. In addition, the course covers the syllabus of Paper 1 of the ICE Examination in Civil Engineering Law and Contract Procedure.

Suitable for:

• engineers seeking to be project or contracts managers
• preparing you for the ICE Examination - Paper 1
• engineers preparing for the Chartered Professional Review

Topics

Lesson 1	The Sources Of English Law. Development of the system. Common Law. The Courts.
Lesson 2	Law of Contract: Formation of Contract. The essentials of a contract. Offer and acceptance.
Lesson 3	Law of Contract: Types, Breach and Remedies. Simple, formal, written, illegal contacts. Damages and injunctions.
Lesson 4	Law for Engineers. Need for a full contract. Mistakes and rectification.
Lesson 5	Law of Contract: The Parties. Capacity of parties. Duress and undue influence.
Lesson 6	Law of Contract: Discharge of Contract. Assignments and Discharge.
Lesson 7	Tort: Negligence. Types and nature of Tort. Duty of Care.
Lesson 8	Tort: Negligence and Trespass. Trespass and nuisance. Defence and remedy.
Lesson 9	Employment Law. Statute. Employment Law. Duties.

Cost
£400 plus VAT at 17.5% for UK resident students

Combined Course

	The combined course is an optional module in Part 2 of the Diploma in Engineering Management. Lessons 1 - 9 Law for Engineers Lessons 10 - 18 Civil Engineering Contract Procedure Cost: £700 plus VAT at 17.5% for UK resident students

More information
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