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Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors



SCHEDULED 2012 TRAINING:

  • February 4th, June 9th, October 13th, 2012, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Galveston District Office, Room 175  (Map) (Lodging)
  • Other classes will be scheduled.  Please check back for updates.
  • Directions

PURPOSE:

This training is being presented as a result of partnering efforts with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Associated General Contractors (AGC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).  The purpose of this course is to familiarize contractor personnel with USACE and NAVFAC Construction Quality Management concepts and procedures.

DESCRIPTION and TRAINING MATERIALS:  Please click on the following links, download the Student Study Guide training materials and bring them to your class.

The training is formatted into the following modules of instruction, which may include class discussion and video presentation:

SPECIAL GUIDANCE:

Under the revised requirements of Section 01 45 01.00 QUALITY CONTROL, it is mandatory that this course be successfully completed to be approved as the contractor’s quality control manager.

NOTES:

1.  Currently, the Galveston District will be conducting 1 day CQM for Contractors training in a traditional classroom setting.  Students who successfully complete the mandatory requirements of this course will be issued a Certificate, which will be valid for 5 years from date of issuance at Corps of Engineers and Navy construction projects.

2.  Class size may be restricted to 35 students, depending on class location.  Any class is subject to cancellation if there are less than 10 confirmed students within 2 weeks of the scheduled date of the class.  Student priority will be given to those students who are working on present contracts within the Southwestern Division.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Complete the CQM Registration Form and email to alton.h.meyer@usace.army.mil. The Registration Form must be received by close of business 1 week prior to class. Alternately, you may fax your filled in signup form to 1-409-766-6321 to the "Attention of CQM For Contractors instructor".

2.  There will be no charge for courses taught in the Galveston District Office.  Courses taught at other locations in coordination with the AGC of Texas may have administrative charges assessed by the AGC.

3.  Students need to download the Student Study Guide materials from this web site (above) and either bring a printed copy of the materials to the class or they may have it saved on their business or personal laptop computer for use during instruction. Additional training materials not available on-line may be provided during instruction. No internet access nor electricity will be provided for personal computers during this training. Students must download the class workbook from the web and print and put in a notebook, and bring to class. Also bring pens, highlighters, etc as none will be provided.

4.  Upon successful completion of the course, attendance in all training sessions and obtaining a passing grade of at least 70 on the Post Test, the student will be provided a Certificate.  Certificates from a 1 day class will not provide any Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

5. Students will be required to arrive at the 2000 Ft. Point Road (Galveston) control gate between 0730 and 0755 hrs only. No gate guard will be on duty days at times other than this. The map link is found above.

6. To enter the facility, come in the main entrance (from the north (large) parking lot), show the guard your ID card (i.e.: drivers license, ID card, etc) to enter through the fence gate at the guard shack. Enter the building, show your ID again and then turn left past the elevators. Room 175 is located several doors down on the right.

7. Students MUST arrive in the classroom no later than 0800 hrs. If you don’t, you’ll be turned away and will be required to reschedule in a future class.

8. Restrooms and drinking fountains are located on the first floor, not far from the classroom. Expect each module video and discussion to last about 50 minutes each hour; there will be a 10 minute break each hour.

9. During breaks, you may go to the rest room, or to the cafeteria and snack machines. You must stay visually monitored by a COE guard or class instructors at all times.

10. Questions concerning this training may be directed to:
USAED Galveston
ATTN: CESWG-AO-NH (CQM Training)
2000 Fort Point Road
Galveston, Texas 77550

Voice: 409-766-3145 (Al Meyer)
FAX: 409-766-6321


 

 

 
 

Need More Information?
Contact our Public Affairs Office
CESWG-PA@swg02.usace.army.mil
P.O. Box 1229
Galveston, TX 77553-1229
Updated: January 31, 2012