QLTY06003 2013 QUALITY AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 1
Full Title
QUALITY AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 1
Transcript Title
Quality and Production Tech 1
Code
QLTY06003
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QLTY - Quality
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2013 - Full Academic Year 2013-14
End Term
2020 - Full Academic Year 2020-21
Author(s)
Paul Curran
Programme Membership
SG_EQUAL_E06 201300 Certificate in Quality Assurance
SG_EQUAL_E06 201600 Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Quality Assurance
SG_EMANU_B07 201700 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering
SG_EMECH_B07 201700 Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Mechatronics Systems Engineering
SG_EMECH_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Systems
SG_EMSYS_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Systems
Description
This module is intended as an introductory course in Quality and Production Management and is complementary to Quality and Production Techniques 2.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Describe the production system and its various functions
2.
Explain the roles, tasks and functions of production and quality management within the manufacturing environment.
3.
Demonstrate the importance of quality within the manufacturing environment.
4.
Use simple quality tools to analyse data.
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction: Setting the scene. The concept of Input-Output diagrams to explain the role of the production system in a total organisational context.
The Production Environment: The production Environment and the Different Functional Areas. The role of production and quality management.
The Importance of Quality for Service and Product Organisations: Defining quality and its contribution to the success of an organisation. The quality revolution. Introduction to assessment standards - ISO9000, Baldrige Award etc.
Introduction to Quality Tools: Introduction to basic quality tools - histograms, check sheets and graphs, Scatter Diagrams, Fishbone diagrams, Run Charts, Pareto Analysis, Quality Function Deployment charts.
Job Design and Work Measurement: Physical and behavioural considerations in Job Design, work methods and Work Measurement and standards. Workplace design and ergonomics.
Process Analysis: Types of Processes, Process Flowcharting and measuring process performance
Indicative Projects
- Layouts
- Control Charts
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
30 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
70 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Continuous Assessment | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 30 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 70 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Theory | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
| Tutorial | Lecture Theatre | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Part Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Not Specified | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Not Specified | Tutorial | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Total Part Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
|
Authors |
Title |
Publishers |
Year |
|
Reid & Sanders |
Operations Management : An Integrated Approach |
Wiley |
2013 |
|
Chase, Aquilano and Jacobs |
Operations Management for Competitive Advantage |
McGraw Hill
|
2010 |
|
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Other Resources
None
Additional Information
None