Module Details

Module Code: QUAL H4601
Module Title: Quality in Manufacturing
Title: Quality in Manufacturing
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Andrew Keppel
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of importance of quality control in manufacturing, and the skills and techniques required to perform analyzes on manufacturing processes using an industry standard software.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Plan and implement a quality protocol
LO2 Develop and maintain document management systems including First Article Certification (EN9102)
LO3 Use SPC methods for quality improvement
LO4 Conduct failure mode analysis/control plans
LO5 Implement OEE systems
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Plan and implement a quality protocol
Defining Quality Objectives, Understanding Roles and Responsibilities, Implement the Quality Assurance Plan, Examine the Results, Making Adjustments, Keep Your Team in the Loop
First article certification (EN9102)
What is First Article Inspection?, When to Conduct a First Article Inspection, Performing a First Article Inspection, The Importance of First Article Inspection
Use SPC methods for quality improvement
Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, Fundamentals of Statistics, Control Charts for Variables, Additional SPC Techniques for Variables, Fundamentals of Probability, Control Charts for Attributes, Acceptance Sampling, Reliability, Experimental Design, Taguchi’s Quality Engineering
Failure mode analysis/control plans
Overview of the FMEA strategy, planning and implementation, Design failure mode and effects analysis, Process failure mode and effects analysis
Document management
Control of Records Identification Storage Protection Retrieval Retention Disposition Keep records legible, readily identifiable, and retrievable.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project25.00%
Practical25.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 35
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will implement and evaluate processes using SPC methods and OEE to effect change
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Implementation of first article certification
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will plan and implement a quality control program
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will learn how to obtain data from manufacturing processes through direct measurement techniques
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination or Presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab/Lecture Contact Students will be assessed on their ability to work as part of a design team, and present a significant engineering artifact such as, for example, perform first article inspection on an aerospace component. Students will be assessed under the following criteria • Use of Project planning tools, demonstration of ability to coordinate the project and function as a design team member. 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact Students will be required to attend on site labs where they will gather information for SPC for various processes. 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dale H. Besterfield. Quality Improvement, 9th. Pearson, p.228, [ISBN: 978013307351].
  • Summers. Quality, 6th. p.518, [ISBN: 978013441335].
  • Howard S. Gitlow, University of Miami, FL Richard J. Melnyck David M. Levine. Guide to Six Sigma and Process Improvement for Practitioners and Students, A: Foundations, DMAIC, Tools, Cases, and Certification, 2nd. Pearson FT Press, p.215, [ISBN: 978013392545].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • (2015), ISO 9001:2015 Procedures Package.
  • (2015), ISO 9001 Forms Package.
This module does not have any other resources
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