Course Overview
HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC – Civil), designed for civil engineers, site supervisors, and QA/QC professionals working in construction and infrastructure projects. The program emphasizes quality planning, inspection, testing, documentation, and compliance with international standards. Participants will gain the competence to implement QA/QC systems, conduct material testing, and prepare audit‑ready documentation for civil engineering projects.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC - Civil) |
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| Total Credits | 120 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 480 |
| Qualification Time | 1200 |
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Introduction to QA/QC in Civil Engineering Scope, importance, and role of QA/QC in construction and infrastructure projects.
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Standards and Codes for Civil Engineering Projects ISO, ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, BS, and OSHA compliance requirements.
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Quality Planning in Construction Projects Quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), and project quality objectives.
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Construction Materials Testing and Quality Control Concrete, steel, aggregates, asphalt, and other material testing protocols.
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Geotechnical and Soil Mechanics Soil classification, compaction, permeability, and geotechnical testing.
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Inspection and Testing Procedures Site inspections, laboratory testing, and compliance verification.
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Document Control and Record Keeping QA/QC documentation, compliance records, and audit‑ready reporting.
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Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions Identifying defects, analyzing causes, and implementing corrective measures.
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Quality Auditing in Civil Engineering Internal and external audits, compliance checks, and continual improvement.
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Risk Management in Civil Engineering Projects Hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and safety compliance.
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Builds competence in QA/QC systems for civil engineering projects
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Enhances compliance with ISO, ASTM, ACI, AASHTO, BS, and OSHA standards
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Strengthens skills in inspection, testing, auditing, and documentation
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Provides tools for audit‑ready QA/QC management and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in civil QA/QC, construction supervision, and compliance consultancy
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Civil engineers and site supervisors
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QA/QC inspectors in construction and infrastructure projects
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Safety officers and compliance auditors
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Individuals progressing from Level 2 Award in Construction Safety (CNSF‑212) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical QA/QC project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, hands‑on QA/QC project, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 80 theory + 1 practical project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Diploma in Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC – Civil) (QACC)
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