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ENGG5203: Quality Engineering and Management
2026 unit information
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
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Civil Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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None |
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First degree in Engineering or a related discipline |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Week 1: Foundation & Project Charter Development Theme: "Setting the Stage for Success" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: PM fundamentals, project vs. operations, PM frameworks overview Tutorial Activity: Project selection and team formation Practical Exercise: Draft project charters for semester-long projects Key Deliverable: Project Charter (scope statement, objectives, high-level timeline) Innovation: Students select real engineering projects they'll develop throughout the semester, creating investment in learning outcomes.
- LO2. Week 2: Stakeholder Analysis & Communication Planning Theme: "Understanding Your Project " Learning Components: Lecture Focus: Stakeholder theory, communication principles, project environment analysis Tutorial Activity: Stakeholder mapping exercise using semester projects Practical Exercise: Develop communication management plans Key Deliverable: Stakeholder Analysis & Communication Plan for semester project Innovation: Moved stakeholder management earlier to establish foundation for all subsequent PM activities.
- LO3. Week 3: Integrated Scope & Schedule Foundation Theme: "Defining What and When" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: Scope definition, WBS principles, activity identification, sequencing basics Tutorial Activity: Collaborative WBS development (peer review between teams) Practical Exercise: Create WBS and high-level schedule for semester projects Key Deliverable: Detailed WBS and preliminary project schedule Innovation: Combines scope and basic scheduling to show their interconnection from the start.
- LO4. Week 4: Advanced Scheduling & Critical Path Analysis Theme: "Mastering Time Management" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: Advanced scheduling techniques, CPA methodology, float calculations Tutorial Activity: CPA calculations and critical path identification Practical Exercise: Develop detailed schedules with critical path analysis Peer Learning: Schedule optimization challenges between teams Key Deliverable: Comprehensive project schedule with CPA completed Innovation: Moved CPA earlier when students are most receptive to technical calculations.
- LO5. Week 5: Resource Integration & Cost Fundamentals Theme: "Balancing Resources and Budget" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: Resource types, resource scheduling, cost estimation principles Tutorial Activity: Resource leveling exercise using semester projects Practical Exercise: Develop resource-loaded schedules and preliminary budgets Case Study: Resource conflict resolution in engineering projects Key Deliverable: Resource management plan and cost estimates Innovation: Integrates resource and cost management to show their relationship.
- LO6. Week 6: Earned Value Management & Project Control Theme: "Measuring and Controlling Performance" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: EVA principles, performance metrics, project control systems Tutorial Activity: EVA calculations using provided scenarios Practical Exercise: Set up EVA framework for semester projects Simulation: Mid-project performance review scenarios Key Deliverable: EVA baseline and control procedures for semester project Innovation: Positions EVA as a control tool rather than just a calculation exercise.
- LO7. Week 7: Quality & Risk Integration Theme: "Managing Uncertainty and Standards" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: Quality planning, risk identification and analysis techniques Tutorial Activity: Risk assessment and quality planning for semester projects Practical Exercise: Develop integrated quality and risk management plans Key Deliverable: Quality Management Plan and Risk Register Innovation: Combines quality and risk as they often overlap in engineering projects.
- LO8. Week 8: Mid-Semester Integration Review Theme: "Connecting the Dots" Learning Components: Integration Workshop: Teams present complete project plans developed to date Peer Review Session: Structured feedback on project development Reflection Activity: Individual learning journals and course feedback Key Deliverable: Comprehensive mid-semester project review presentation Innovation: Formal integration point to consolidate learning before advancing to complex topics.
- LO9. Week 9: Advanced Risk Management & Contingency Planning Theme: "Preparing for the Unexpected" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: Advanced risk analysis, contingency planning, decision trees Tutorial Activity: Quantitative risk analysis using semester projects Practical Exercise: Develop contingency plans and risk response strategies Key Deliverable: Advanced risk analysis and contingency plans
- LO10. Week 10: Procurement Strategy & Contract Management Theme: "Managing External Relationships" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: Procurement planning, contract types, vendor management Tutorial Activity: Procurement strategy development for semester projects Practical Exercise: Contract negotiation simulation Case Study: Major engineering project procurement failures and successes Key Deliverable: Procurement management plan and contract strategies Innovation: Emphasizes strategic aspects of procurement rather than just administrative processes.
- LO11. Week 11: Change Management & Project Adaptation Theme: "Leading Through Change" Learning Components: Lecture Focus: Change control processes, organizational change management Tutorial Activity: Change impact analysis using semester projects Workshop: Change leadership and communication strategies Key Deliverable: Change management procedures and impact analysis Innovation: Positions change management as leadership skill rather than just administrative process.
- LO12. Week 12: Project Integration & Final Planning Theme: "Bringing It All Together" Learning Components: Integration Workshop: Complete project management plan assembly Tutorial Activity: Final project plan review and optimization Practical Exercise: Project closure planning and lessons learned preparation Presentation Prep: Final presentation coaching and peer review Key Deliverable: Complete Project Management Plan (PMP) Innovation: Dedicated time for integration and quality assurance of final deliverables.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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