Auditing and Quality Assurance in Infrastructure Projects and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Course Overview

Quality Assurance (QA) and Auditing are critical pillars in infrastructure projects, particularly in wastewater treatment plants, where the quality of operations and outputs directly affects environmental performance, public health, and operational sustainability. This high-level training course aims to provide participants with advanced knowledge of quality systems, auditing standards, and performance improvement mechanisms to ensure compliance with international standards and best practices in the industry.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

·         Understand the general framework of quality assurance and auditing in infrastructure projects and wastewater treatment plants.

·         Apply international standards and specifications in quality monitoring and control (such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 14001).

·         Analyze data and identify quality-related risks in engineering and environmental projects.

·         Develop effective auditing plans to verify compliance with quality requirements and regulatory frameworks.

·         Evaluate the performance of suppliers and contractors to ensure quality standards are met.

·         Manage audit reports and findings to make data-driven decisions.

·         Promote a culture of continuous improvement and sustainable quality practices in engineering projects.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in quality assurance and auditing in infrastructure projects and wastewater treatment plants, including:

• QA/QC Engineers and Inspectors.
• Project Managers and Quality Managers.
• Internal and External Auditors.
• Environmental and Occupational Safety Engineers.
• Compliance and Performance Monitoring Officers.
• Consultants and Supervisors in Construction and Industrial Projects.

Course Content (5 Days)

Day 1: Fundamentals of Quality Systems and Auditing in Engineering Projects

·         Concepts of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).

·         Differences between internal and external auditing and the roles of auditors.

·         International quality standards and specifications for infrastructure projects (ISO 9001, ISO 17025).

·         Case Study: Analyzing a Quality System Failure in a Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Day 2: Applying Quality Standards in Wastewater Treatment Plants

·         Basic principles of quality systems in treatment plants.

·         Legal and regulatory requirements for environmental and health quality.

·         Managing audits and ensuring compliance with water quality specifications.

·         Risk assessment and statistical analysis for operational quality.

·         Workshop: Developing a Quality Assurance Plan for a Treatment Plant Project.

Day 3: Auditing Strategies and Data Analysis

·         Developing audit plans and programs according to international standards (ISO 19011).

·         Tools and techniques used in effective auditing processes.

·         Data analysis and output verification to ensure continuous quality improvement.

·         Identifying and correcting non-conformities in quality systems.

·         Case Study: Analyzing Real Audit Findings in a Water Treatment Facility.

Day 4: Supplier and Contractor Evaluation in Infrastructure Projects

·         Standards for selecting and evaluating supplier and contractor performance.

·         Contract and quality management: challenges and best practices.

·         Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quality monitoring and auditing.

·         Techniques for compliance verification and ensuring quality in materials and processes.

·         Workshop: Evaluating Contractor Quality in a Water Treatment Project.

Day 5: Audit Reporting, Recommendations, and Continuous Improvement

·         Writing professional audit reports and analyzing results.

·         Making data-driven decisions to ensure continuous improvement.

·         The role of quality culture in enhancing performance and operational sustainability.

·         Emerging trends in quality management and auditing (such as AI and advanced analytics).

·         Final Project: Developing an Auditing and Quality Improvement Strategy for a Wastewater Treatment Plant.