QLTY06004 2020 QUALITY AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 2
Full Title
QUALITY AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 2
Transcript Title
QUALITY AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQ
Code
QLTY06004
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
QLTY - Quality
Department
MEMA - Mech and Manufact Eng
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Stage
Fee
€
Start Term
2020 - Full Academic Year 2020-21
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Noeleen Grant
Programme Membership
SG_EQUAL_E06 201900 Certificate in Quality Assurance
SG_EQUAP_E06 202300 Certificate in Quality Assurance with Project
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.
Describe the different types of production/operations systems.
2.
Appreciate capacity planning and inventory management
3.
Demonstrate the importance of MRP systems
4.
Solve simple prodution management problems
Indicative Syllabus
Capacity and Inventory Management: Capacity management, scheduling, inventory management. Simple calculations
Production Layouts: Types of layouts - process, product, project, continuous and cellular. Simple layout planning.
Product Structure and Scheduling: Product structure, MRP and MRPII systems. Simple calculations
Indicative Projects
- Layouts
- Inventory calculations
- 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
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2012-12 Operations Management John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 1118323637 ISBN-13 9781118323632
2012-12 Operations Management John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 1118323637 ISBN-13 9781118323632
The 5th edition of Operations Management continues to incorporate more of a business/qualitative focus with less emphasis on a quantitative presentation to OM. This new edition is focused on offering more problem solving hints and tips as part of the solution to most examples and solved problems throughout the book. New content changes include an increased coverage of sustainability. Each chapter has a new section that features information on how sustainability is impacting the topic of that chapter. There is a new second virtual case on Healthcare and operations management. More coverage of technology and technology examples via operations and supply chain management as well as many new/current examples such as JIT and how the automotive industry/supply chain was disrupted from the Japan earthquake.
Module Resources
Additional Information
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