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12008 (v.4) Quality in Building 242
Area: | Department of Construction Management |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12091 (v.2) Building Technology 243 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Problems of achieving quality in building and case study examples, introduction to quality management systems, quality control, quality assurance, cost benefits of quality, quality management system documentation, introduction to developing and implementing a quality management system, Australian and international quality standards and quality assurance certification. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the importance of quality in the construction industry. A general understanding of quality, quality systems and associated Australian Standards. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Chung, H.W. (1999), Understanding Quality Assurance in Construction: A Practical Guide to ISO 9000, in E and F Spon, London. Griffith, A. (1990), Quality Assurance in Building. London, MacMillan. Maple, A. (1993), Acme Architects Quality Manual. New South Wales, The Royal Institute of Architects Professional Development Unit. Nee, P. A. (1996), ISO 9000 in Construction. New York, John Wiley and Sons. Stebbing, L. (1993), Quality Management in the Service Industry. England, Ellis Horwood Limited. Thorpe, B., Summer, P. and Duncan, J.M. (1996), Quality Assurance in Construction (second edition). England, Gower. |
Unit Texts: | Quality management systems - fundamentals and vocabulary. Sydney, Standards Australia. Quality mangament systems - requirements. Sydney, Standards Australia. |
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Field of Education: | 40300 Building (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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