CLUB: Innovative ways for learning and teaching PPPs

This paper demonstrates the pedagogical value of using the Public-Private Partnership procurement methodology in higher-education construction and civil engineering degrees. PPPs are used as challenging learning scenario and role-play facilitated by industry PPP experts. The nickname of this elective is "The PPP Club". A highly successful and popular subject amongst final year students many of them already working full time in industry. The method is by providing engaging and industry relevant content delivered by industry experts giving a feel real-life scenario. The course is assessed by a formal Expression of Interest (EOI) submission and role-play performance representing each of the major professions in a typical PPP consortium. The elective is formally registered as Work-integrated Learning (WIL). WIL is a response by all Australian universities to meet industry demands and the community for work-ready graduates. The paper demonstrates students' learning outcomes and course experience satisfaction from formal and informal evaluation methods. It provides insights into the way the course is delivered and assessed. The paper concludes with a reflection of the practical transferable skills learnt as byproduct of requesting the students to bid for an Expression of Interest (EOI) of a current PPP project.