Quality & Operational Excellence

Inspection and Test Plans for Construction

Inspection and test plans define how construction quality will be verified at each stage. This course covers developing ITPs: identifying activities and quality requirements, codes and specifications, hold, witness and review points, acceptance criteria, records, coordination with contractors and supervising inspections on site.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Without clear ITPs, defects are found too late to fix economically. You will learn to plan inspections that build quality in.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

ITP drafting exercises for typical construction activities, case studies and site inspection scenarios.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

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

Explain the role of ITPs in construction quality
Identify inspection activities from specifications
Define hold, witness and review points
Set acceptance criteria and records
Coordinate ITPs with contractors and consultants
Supervise inspections and manage nonconformities

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Construction quality engineers
Site engineers and supervisors
Consultants and resident engineers
Contractors’ QA/QC staff
Project managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

ITP development
Specification interpretation
Inspection planning
Coordination
Nonconformance handling

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Construction Quality

09:00–10:08Quality planning
10:08–11:00Roles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Roles (continued)
11:45–12:53Costs of defects
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Developing ITPs

09:00–10:08Activity breakdown
10:08–11:00Specifications and codes
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Specifications and codes (continued)
11:45–12:53ITP format
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Inspection Points

09:00–10:08Hold and witness points
10:08–11:00Acceptance criteria
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Acceptance criteria (continued)
11:45–12:53Records
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Coordination

09:00–10:08Contractor ITPs
10:08–11:00Approvals
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Approvals (continued)
11:45–12:53Inspection requests
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5On Site

09:00–10:08Supervising inspections
10:08–11:00Nonconformities
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Nonconformities (continued)
11:45–12:53Handover records
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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