Assurance built around the contracted requirement.
Quality assurance examines whether the arrangements and delivery process meet the specified requirements. Technical supervision provides experienced oversight of the agreed activities. These roles need clear authority and reporting lines; neither should be assumed to transfer every responsibility held by the delivery contractor.
The scope can include document reviews, observation of contracted activities, recording findings and follow-up against agreed actions. The review standard, sampling approach and access to records should be defined before work begins. Independence must be assessed against the actual commercial and delivery relationships on the project.
What the scope can include
- An assurance scope and agreed review criteria
- Documented observations and non-conformities where applicable
- A record of actions and their close-out status
- A report identifying limitations and unresolved matters
What we need from you
- Contract requirements and relevant project standards
- Delivery method statements and quality arrangements
- Reporting lines and authority to raise findings
- Site access, programme and record availability
What is the difference between QA and QC?
Quality assurance focuses on the arrangements intended to achieve the requirements. Quality control checks particular outputs or results. A project may need both, with the responsibilities and evidence defined in its quality plan.