QLTY06004 2013 QUALITY AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 2
Full Title
QUALITY AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 2
Transcript Title
Quality and Production Tech
Code
QLTY06004
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QLTY - Quality
Department
MENG - Mech. and Electronic Eng.
Level
06 - 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
Description
This module is intended as an introductory course in Quality and Production Management and is complementary to 'Quality and Production Techniques 1'
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Explain how customers needs are transferred into product specifications.
2.
Describe the different types of production/operations systems.
3.
Solve simple production management problems.
4.
Use basic control charts.
Indicative Syllabus
The Importance of the Customer: The relationship between quality and the customer. Who is the customer, what are their needs. The concept of the internal customer.
Product Life Cycle: Product definition and specification. Bill of materials Product Strategy. The design process. The product life cycle
Demand Forecasting: Simple demand forecasting, identifying trends and calculation of moving averages.
Capacity and Inventory Management: Capacity management, scheduling, inventory management.
Production Layouts: Types of layouts - process, product, project, continuous and cellular. Simple layout. Planning.
Introduction to Control Charts and Pareto Analysis: An introduction to control charts - X-bar and R variable control charts. Pareto analysis for quality and production management
Product Structure and Scheduling: Product structure, MRP and MRPII systems.
Indicative Projects
- Layouts
- MRP
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