Overview

This unit of study aims to introduce a set of key procedures and practices for safety and quality performance in the construction works

Requisites

Prerequisites

100 credit points

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
02-March-2026
31-May-2026
Last self-enrolment date
15-March-2026
Census date
31-March-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
21-April-2026
Results released date
07-July-2026

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Associate and apply relevant quality management practices, procedures, standards and systems in construction projects
  • Describe and employ relevant safety management practices, procedures, standards and systems in construction projects
  • Document and communicate quality concerns and safety incidents in construction projects
  • Apply, administer, and review Workplace Health and Safety procedures and quality management plans for a construction project

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
On-Campus
Lecture		 2.00  12 weeks  24
On-Campus
Class		 1.50  12 weeks  18
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning		 1.00  12 weeks  12
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning		 8.00  12 weeks  96
TOTAL     150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
AssignmentIndividual/Group 20 - 40% 1,2,3,4 
ProjectIndividual/Group 20 - 50% 1,2,3,4 
TestIndividual 20 - 40% 1,2,3,4 

Content

  • Introduction to quality management systems in construction projects incorporating ISO9000 and ISO9001 standards
  • Tools and techniques for quality control and quality performance outcomes in construction project delivery
  • Prevention and reduction of defects. rework and wastages in construction
  • Codes, standards, and regulations for safety in construction industry practices
  • Introduction to safety management systems in construction projects
  • Fundamentals of communication and documentation for safety and quality management in construction projects
  • GA Communication 2 - Communicating using different media

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.