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ENGG5203: Quality Engineering and Management

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

This subject is designed to support Engineers in the implementation of engineering tasks in the workplace. It addresses the use of quality control and management as well as systems assurance processes. It is designed to enable engineers entering practice from other related disciplines or with overseas qualifications to do so in a safe and effective way. The study program will include management of quality in research, design and delivery of engineering works and investigation, as well as of safe work practices and systems assurance.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Civil Engineering
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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First degree in Engineering or a related discipline

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Faham Tahmasebinia, faham.tahmasebinia@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Ted Tooher, ted.tooher@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Final Profesioanl Competency Attainment Report with Handover brief
Refer detailed brief issued in CANVAS
20% Formal exam period
Due date: 21 Nov 2021 at 23:59
10 page excluding appendices
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Assignment group assignment Team selected case project initaition report
Professional progress report.
5% Week -04
Due date: 05 Sep 2021 at 23:59

Closing date: 05 Sep 2021
Refer brief and report requirements.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5
Assignment Individual Competency Project report Initiaon stage.report In
Refer detailed brief issued.
10% Week 04
Due date: 05 Sep 2021 at 23:59
10 pages maximum excluding appendices
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO2
Assignment group assignment Team case study project plannning report
Professional progress report.
5% Week 07
Due date: 26 Sep 2021 at 23:59
Refer A2 brief and report requirements.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO5
Presentation Team presentation assessment Planning Report
Individual quality assessment of each teams work. Refer worksheet provided
5% Week 08
Due date: 07 Oct 2021 at 15:00
2 hours attendance
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO4 LO3 LO2
Tutorial quiz Quiz
online quiz. commencing 1 hr before due date..
20% Week 09
Due date: 21 Oct 2021 at 17:00
1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Individual competency project progres report Planning stage
Professional report . Refer brief issued.
10% Week 09
Due date: 26 Sep 2021 at 23:59
10 pages excluding Appendices
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO4 LO2
Assignment group assignment Team case project implementationn report
Professional quality assured report. Refer brief
10% Week 12
Due date: 07 Nov 2021 at 23:59
Refer A3 Brief issued in notes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO5 LO6
Assignment Individual Competency project Progres report. Implementation Stage
Professional project report with quality assurance. Refer Brief issued
10% Week 12
Due date: 07 Nov 2021 at 23:59
10 pages Excluding Appendices.
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO4 LO3 LO2
Presentation Team presentation assessment Implementation report on each teams work
Refer brief and quality assessment worksheet.
5% Week 13
Due date: 11 Nov 2021 at 15:00
2 Hrs
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO6
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Assignment: Personal development in quality engineering and management as semester case study. This will be based on a competency gap assessment conducted at week 3
  • Quiz: A knowledge pathways quiz that tests understanding of language, sources of knowledge and basic principles.
  • Assignment: Team based case study which develops each knowledge area in application to a real project for the course. The project wil be selected in week 2, teams of 6 to 8 will be established using team building techniques.
  • Participation: Student involvement in working with others and in feedback to others and teams on assessment of their engineering quality and practice in delivery of course outcomes.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 1 Individual competency assessements, learning goals. constraints and opportunities; 2. Introduction to course, timetable, assessments and syllabus. Topics include definitions and principles of engineering management, including Engineers Australia recognition criteria for engineering leadership and management chartered status Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 02 1. Introduction to Project management including integrated application of risk and quality to the delivery of each students individual learning goals as project deliverable for the semester including Individual competency baseline assessment; 2. Introduction to risk and quality assurance, standards and applications Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO5
Week 03 1. Teamwork and communications principles, team building understanding individual and team behaviours, dealing with cultural diversity and ethical behaviour in teams; 2. Workshop on teams and building case study team; Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO5 LO6
Week 04 1.Case project selection for team execution and application of quality management principles to delivery. 2.Quality systems assurance, TQM and quality in projects and in products. Quality standards application and measurement. Tools and techniques Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO2 LO5
Week 05 1. WH&S standards and application. Legal framework, responsibilities to act, criminal sanctions for negligence; 3. Application of WH&S to case project. 3 Personal learning goals project WH&S management and performance measurement Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO2 LO4 LO6
Week 06 1. Social responsibility, professional behaviours, community obligations, environmental and sustainability practices in engineering; 2. Community advocacy and stakeholder needs analysis leading the community. 3 Professional Standards Council processes 4 Case project planning report presentation and class feedback to teams. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 07 1. Principles of contracts and contract law, types of contact and application to project delivery, managing design contracts and construction contracts, role of superintendent, duty of care. 2 Obligation to ongoing operational asset life life digital twinning quality. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 08 Quality Engineering bin a digital world including digital twin as quality tool, complex systems testing, software evaluation, risk opportunity management. Guest speaker. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO3 LO5
Week 09 1. Quality audit of teamwork; 2. Managing (monitoring and controlling) quality, OH&S, environmental plans and in the delivery or manufacturing phase; Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 10 Application of quality assurance to project scope, OH&S, environmental and explanation of UN sustainability goals applicable to Engineering assets. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 11 Dealing with conflicts of interest and probity, management of intellectual property of potential suppliers and designers; understanding unjust enrichment, and application of international law to extra territorial contracts. 3. Workshop case study presentation and assessment Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO3 LO5 LO6
Week 12 Professional quality management,cost benefit analysis, advanced topics including Value Engineering, Systems thinking for project Integration. Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO5 LO6
Week 13 Quality assessment, Benefits realization, Course wrap up and team presentations, Lecture and tutorial (3 hr) LO1 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

Online and attendance modes are provided..

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Refger Canvas handouts and study material.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Apply quality assurance both in initiation, design/ planning, implementation, commissioning and operation of Engineered Assets, including an understanding of both project and product quality. Understanding of quality control as well as principles and application of Total Quality Management ( TQM) and ISO 9001 systems and procedures to both project and manufacturing quality will be developed.
  • LO2. Apply sound engineering practice to management of Industrial Relations issues, understand and allow for the role of staff associations and user groups in design, certification and operation of engineering assets as well as employment contracts and agreements
  • LO3. Apply a professional approach to basic engineering contracts including professional services, design, construct, construction management, lump sum and alliance delivery systems. Outcomes will include supplier selection, tender and administration of contracts including application of assurance systems to quality, OH&S, Ongoing maintenance, upgrades (Digital Twin) and operation required as contracted deliverables included in the delivery system.. Contracts for design, supply and operation of Engineered assets and software as service will be explained including liability and dispute management within different legal systems used in non common law jurisdictions.
  • LO4. Apply occupational health and safety acts as applicable in different jurisdictions. Awareness of liability and systems assurance, in regards to workplace safety in both the practice of delivery and product safety.
  • LO5. Team and individual leadership and management principles including team building, communication, dispute resolution, task allocation, performance measurement and feedback.
  • LO6. Apply a professional approach to ethical issues related to the engineering profession and the social responsibility of engineers. This outcome will include working in teams, leading teams, ethical behaviours related to intellectual and physical property rights, treatment of individuals in the workplace, understanding and practice of working in culturally diverse workforce, application of conflict of interest and probity principles to engineering projects and dealing with unjust enrichment practices and behaviours. The concepts of community above self and value for effort as well as sustainability of resources will be included including WFEO Principles and EA codes of Conduct.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Additional practical examples have been included.

Work, health and safety

Students should budget not more tahn 150 Hours for this course and manage that budget as part of quality control on WH&S issues. If work is evenly paced then there should be no last minute rush before the final report in the exam period.

The course work includes requirements to demonstrate the preparation and mangement of  personal WH&S plans as part of the assesement.

Disclaimer

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