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General Construction - QV
Control Number: 54
Course Number: 35GCQ01A
Length:37
CEUs: 3.10 PDHs: 31.00 LUs: 31.00 PDUs: 0.00 CMs: 0.00 ACE: 0.00 CEHs: 0.00
Purpose:
This course provides the participant with the basic technical knowledge required to verify all elements of building construction, based on guide specifications, and to identify the quality assurance representative's role as it relates to construction quality management.
Description:
Through lectures, conferences, and case study sessions, the course covers the subjects of concrete and masonry, safety, exterior and interior electrical systems and components, heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, ventilation, interior and exterior finishes, structural steel and welding, mechanical insulation, sheet metal work, site utilities, soils and compaction, and roofing. An account of the purpose, meaning, and acceptance of contract quality control is included in the session on procedures for monitoring the construction quality management program. The course is directed toward proper and effective quality assurance verification of building construction. This course would be very helpful for field installation personnel who perform operation and maintenance repair on building systems and personnel who have real property inspection duties.
Prerequisites:
Nominees must be assigned (a) Occupational Series: 0801, 0802, 0808, 0809, 0810, 0830, and 0850; (b) Grade: GS-05 or above or equivalent. Students should have a current or projected assignment as a general quality assurance representative, construction representative, technician, or engineer, with quality assurance responsibilities. The fact that this course is oriented to building construction should be weighed when nominating a civil works candidate. Candidates must not have attended this or similar course within the past 5 years.
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