Course Description
This course is designed to be the primary introduction to the Construction Quality Management System as practiced in the Corps of Engineers.

Course Prerequisites
Nominees must be assigned (a) Occupational series: 0800 or equivalent NSPS; (b) Grade: GS-05 or above or equivalent NSPS; (c) Other: Students should have a current or projected assignment as a member of the resident or area engineer's staff whose day-to-day function entails construction contract surveillance and contract administration. Specification writers and designers who establish the quality to be incorporated in the contract documents are eligible for attendance.

Course Objective
After completing this course, the student will understand the objective of construction quality management related to establishing quality requirements, controlling quality during construction, and taking necessary measures to assure quality.

Target Audience
The targeted audience is all persons involved in the surveillance of construction contracts.

Course Completion
Attendees must attend all classes. Certificates will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Certificates expire 5 years from date of issue.