CQI and IRCA Certified ‘Quality in Construction’ Training Course (course code PT210) - Abbassi Course ID 2238
Course aim
This CQI-IRCA Certified course introduces learners to practical tools and good practice approaches to managing quality in construction at all stages of the project lifecycle.
It has been developed to equip learners working within the construction industry with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to their organisation’s achievement of ‘right first time’.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will have the capability to participate in the integration of quality to all stages of the Construction Project Lifecycle.
The specification for this course was developed by CQI in partnership with the CQI Construction Special Interest Group (ConSig).
Course duration and timetable
Classroom-based version
2 days, starting at 9.00 am to 5.30 pm with 45 minutes lunch and 2 breaks (am and pm).
For in-house classroom delivery, we will travel to your premises, or chosen venue for the training, and the timings can be adjusted to suit your company as long as the total duration of the course is not altered.
Online version
2 days, 16 hours in total. From the comfort of your home or office, anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access, a computer, webcam, and microphone. For details of online course and dates please click here.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for quality professionals working in construction industry and other personnel who need to have a better understanding of the application of quality in construction.
Course content
This is a 2-day course for Quality in Construction and a supporting Construction Project Quality Lifecycle and covers the following topics:
- The importance of Quality in Construction
- Planning:
- Construction Project Life Cycle
- Management planning for construction projects against contractual requirements
- Information Management
- Project Quality Control
- Delivery:
- Technical Assurance
- Managing Project Change
- Site Inspection & Surveillance
- Client liaison and handover
Course assessment and examination
Classroom-based version
It is a requirement of the CQI-IRCA Certified courses that delegates fully attend and successfully achieve the course learning objectives before a certificate of achievement can be awarded. Therefore, delegates attending this classroom-based training are required to take a one-hour examination. The examination is a multiple-choice paper and is closed book.
In addition, the tutors’ continual assessment of delegates ensures that weaknesses in any areas are identified during the course so that actions are taken to help the delegate achieve the learning objectives.
Online version
It is a requirement of the CQI-IRCA Certified courses that delegates fully attend and successfully achieve the course learning objectives before a certificate of achievement can be awarded. Therefore, delegates attending the online version of this training are also required to take a one-hour examination. This is an online examination using a secure examination platform with live online invigilation.
Course Certificate
A “Certificate of Achievement” of the course is awarded to those delegates who successfully complete the course assessment.
Recommended prior knowledge
A basic knowledge of the construction industry and an awareness of the role of quality is required.
Pre-course reading material
Link to pre-course reading developed by the CQI ConSIG is sent with joining instructions and the Construction Project Lifecycle Diagram and Sample Inspection and Test Plan (will be provided to delegates with the joining instructions once confirmation of booking is received).