Outline

Overview

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 ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	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

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 2 September 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Final Professional Competency Attainment Report with Handover brief Refer detailed brief issued in CANVAS	20%	Formal exam period Due date: 19 Nov 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 21 Nov 2023	10 page excluding appendices
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Team selected case project initaition report Professional progress Initiation report to client.	5%	Week 04 Due date: 27 Aug 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 30 Aug 2023	Refer brief and report requirements.
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Individual Competency Project report Initiation stage Refer detailed brief issued.	10%	Week 05 Due date: 03 Sep 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 06 Sep 2023	10 pages maximum excluding appendices
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Team case study project plannning report Professional progress report.	5%	Week 07 Due date: 17 Sep 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 20 Sep 2023	Refer A2 brief and report requirements.
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Team presentation assessment. Individual quality assessment of each teams work. Refer worksheet provided	5%	Week 07 Due date: 14 Sep 2023 at 18:15 Closing date: 14 Sep 2023	2 hours attendance
Outcomes assessed:
Tutorial quiz	Quiz online quiz. commencing 1 hr before due date..	20%	Week 08 Due date: 21 Sep 2023 at 18:00 Closing date: 21 Sep 2023	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Individual competency project progres report Planning stage Professional report . Refer brief issued.	10%	Week 09 Due date: 17 Sep 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 23 Jul 2023	10 pages excluding Appendices
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Team case project implementationn report Professional quality assured report. Refer brief	10%	Week 12 Due date: 29 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 01 Nov 2023	Refer A3 Brief issued in notes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Individual Competency project Progres report. Implementation Stage Professional project report with quality assurance. Refer Brief issued	10%	Week 12 Due date: 29 Oct 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 05 Nov 2023	10 pages Excluding Appendices.
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Team presentation assessment Implementation report on each teams work Refer brief and quality assessment worksheet.	5%	Week 13 Due date: 02 Nov 2023 at 18:15 Closing date: 02 Nov 2023	2 Hrs
Outcomes assessed:
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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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Introduction to course, timetable, assessments and syllabus. 2 Individual competency assessments, learning goals. constraints and opportunities, including definitions and principles of quality in engineering management. Explanation of Engineering responsibilities in Project and Operational Management activities. Introduction to competency frameworks including Engineers Australia recognition criteria for engineering leadership and management chartered status.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 02	1. Introduction to Project management including integrated application of risk, management principles to quality and outcome assurance. Development of a personal risk management plan as precursor to personal quality planning, including the role of the students learning journey as their project within which quality in Engineering management is applied. 2 The tutorial will include development of learning goals. risk identification and team building.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	1. Teamwork and communications principles, team building understanding individual and team behaviours, dealing with cultural diversity and ethical behaviour in teams, including understanding of customer quality requirements and as part of project outcome optimisation.; 2. Tutorial workshop on teams, building case study team, selecting team case study as basis for application of tools to learning. 3 Confirming and adjusting personal .learning goals to fit personal strategic plans.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 04	1.Origins of Quality system assurance, TQM, ISO 9000 and other systems. Concept of quality as achieving expectation of value. Developing personal customer requirement table (CRT). Quality planning tools, Flow charts, MS Project, 7 Tools of Quality. Deployment tools, MSProject, Quality Function Deployment (QFD). Introduction to 6th Sigma, Lean management. Quality Circles, Value Engineering, Kanban, Earned Value Management (EVM) 2 Tutorial on quality planning and deployment.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	1 Lecture: Social responsibility, professional behaviours, community obligations, environmental and sustainability practices in engineering including, Professional Standards Council requirements, community advocacy and stakeholder needs analysis. 2 Tutorial; Brief for report to client on sustainability of Team case project. Case project Report 1 Initiation report, discussion with Tutors and feedback re suitability and customer requirements. Sign off by client representative (Tutor)	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 06	1 Lecture, Workplace Health and safety System, risk assessment, response planning, deployment, assurance, Responsibilities of Engineers for assurance. Legislation requirements. Wider risks including safety in design operation and demolition. Societal risk, environmental and health. 2 Case study industry enquiry and coroners findings.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 07	1. Quality systems in Engineering practice. ISO 9000, principles, Certification systems registration, leadership and management, zero defects, rectification and contractual responsibilities of Superintendents. Deployment of assurance into contracts, role of certifiers. Project and Organisational Governance principles. 2. Team Case Project Report 2 Design and Planning report. Team presentation and student individual quality assessment and feed back to team on non conformances.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 08	Implementing quality assurance, management and control. Review of Customer requirements, quality planning (QFD) and MS project task and resources. Constructing a test and inspection plan (T&IP). Update on earned value and dealing with non conformances. 7 tools of quality management. Introduction to continuous improvement tools(6 Sigma, IshiKawa, Fish-bone, Priority, relationship, Maturity models. 2 Mid semester quiz.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 09	1 Lecture, Delivery / Procurement system design as response to risk, quality and innovation requirements. Explanation of contract alternatives, including Cost Plus, Lump Sum, Schedule rates, Design Construct, Partnering, Alliance, IT, R&D, and Agile application development. Role of Engineers as Project Managers an or Superintendents for quality under different structures. 2 Tutorial. Case project examination with Team presentation of recommended procurement method as a brief to client.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 10	Lecture. Professional service quality management, advanced topics including; Cost Benefit Analysis, Value Engineering / optioneering , FAST diagrams, Cost Function tables, Pareto charts. Explaining concepts of Quality assurance over Asset life cycle through asset maintenance planning. Tutorial. Case project Value Engineering case Project with brief to client on changes to scope cost and schedule to improve return on investment.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 11	1 Lecture. Digital Engineering, AI applications and IT development. BIMS in Engineering context, 3 to 5D explanations. Quality assurance processes, I&TP design. Use of digital twins in asset / life cycle management and upgrading. 2 Tutorial case project discussion on assurance and Brief to client on I&TP, requirements for digital engineering assets.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 12	Lecture. Integrating continuous improvement and innovation management tools, in the delivery phase including, 6 SIGMA, Lean Management, KANBAN, and quality circles. 2 Tutorial workshop on 6 Sigma including outcome presentation to client on Brief for deploying improvements.	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 13	Quality system audit, WH&S system audit, Sustainability systems. UN 17 sustainability goals and target personal futures. Course benefits realisation. Course wrap up. Tutorial Team Implementation report presentations to client. Individual Student quality assessment and feed back of team presentation. ,	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Class attendance is required for all presentations in order to receive individual assessments. All students will work in multidisciplinary teams.

Team marks are allocated equally to each student in that team.

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

Refer Canvas handouts and study material.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. Apply quality assurance both in all stages of creation, upgrading and operation of Engineered Assets, including an understanding of both project and product quality. Apply 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. Provide reports to a stakeholder group or steering committee that provides assurance of project or product outcomes.
LO2. Apply sound engineering practice to management of stakeholders including provision for the role of staff associations and user groups in initiation, design, delivery and certification of assets. Induct and train operating staff and involved communities in management and operation of engineering assets as well as application of employment contracts and agreements.
LO3. Apply a professional approach to assuring quality of services and procurement contracts, including professional services for initiation, design, construction, management, commissioning and operation of Engineered assets. Understand and mange risk and quality requirements for assuring contracts for, lump sum, alliance, partnering, maintenance and operational systems. Apply principles of quality assurance to supplier selection, tender processes, superintendents role and report on assurance systems for quality, OH&S, risk, procurement and sustainability, Apply engineering principles to contract handover to client, including quality assurance of supporting systems, documents (Digital Twin systems) for ongoing, maintenance, upgrades and operational activities required as part of contracted deliverables. Understand and apply role of Engineer in assurance of contracts for initiation, design, supply and operation of Engineered assets and products such as software as a service. Understand and apply role of an Engineer in managing, liability and dispute management within different legal systems used in both common and non common law jurisdictions.
LO4. Apply occupational health and safety acts as applicable in different jurisdictions. Understand issues of liability and systems assurance,for workplace safety in both the practice of delivery and in ongoing operations.
LO5. Apply principles of team building, leadership and management including roles of team members, resource estimating, team development, communication, dispute resolution, task allocation, including team performance measurement and feedback.
LO6. Comprehend and apply Quality assurance and control tools, including value engineering and risk and opportunity based quality deployment, Apply scheduling tools (MS Project or equivalent) for earned value (quality achievement) forecasting, non conformance identification and resolution. Analyse risk as precursor to the quality and procurement system design. Apply risk and quality system responses to selection and management of procurement and delivery systems. Apply value management using FAST systems, preparation of function cost plans, value optimisation, and inclusion in design. Apply principles of quality assurance, to customer requirement analysis, quality system integration with project plan, audit, inspection and test design, non conformance reporting, rectification and continuous improvement. Comprehend usage of quality tools to evaluate and improve processes, including, Ishikawa, fish-bone, network and pareto charts, 6 sigma, Quality circles, lean manufacturing and Kanban. Analyse and rectify defects in manufacturing system specification and control using statistical methods.
LO7. Apply a professional approach to ethical issues related to the engineering profession and the social responsibility of engineers including sustainable (environmental, social and economic) development and operations of Engineered assets. Analyse and manage feasibility studies, including optimisation of economic, social and environmental outcomes. Provide input to project governance processes including quality assurance and risk management. This outcome will assurance of abilities such as, 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. Understanding and applying ethical principals contained in World Federation of Engineering Organisations ( WFEO) such as community above self, value for effort and sustainability.
LO8. Apply systems thinking including choice of decision making processes, for simple, complicated, complex and chaotic systems. Analyse simple systems for leverage points and quality assurance requirements for failure modes. Use systems thinking principles for optimisation of different engineering approaches to solution design, delivery and operations. Apply optioneering for sustainable outcomes and continuous improvement. Apply scenarios analysis for service delivery as outcomes by considering alternative systems, including demand management, IT , Software, automation, regulation, social development or asset build.

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

Additional practical examples of application of tools have been included in Canvas notes.

Additional information

Students are encouraged to attend and participate in professional networking opportunities offered through Engineers Australia or other relevant professional bodies.

Reflection of this engagement in the form of evidence provided of competency gain in personal progress reports will contribute to additional marks.

Additional costs

Team project costs if incurred will be agreed with the team and managed as part of Team quality assurance evidence.

Work, health and safety

Students should budget not more than 150 hours at a cost per hour chosen as equivalent to a professional salary for this course. Evidence of managing this budget and the achieved competency gain is required as part of personal quality control assurance.

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 management of personal quality assurance and WH&S plans as evidence of competency in quality assurance.

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Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Additional information

Additional costs

Work, health and safety

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ENGG5203: Quality Engineering and Management

Semester 2, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect