| Module Title: | Quality in Manufacturing |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
The module will be delivered using lectures and tutorials with a mixture of presentations, example exercises, question and answer sessions, group discussions and online resources.
Laboratory classes will be delivered to students working in groups to obtain experimental data with subsequent individual reporting/assessment.
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| Module Aim: |
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 should be able to: |
| 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 |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| DSGN H3601 Advanced Manufacturing or Equivalent |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Document management
Control of Records
Identification
Storage
Protection
Retrieval
Retention
Disposition
Keep records legible, readily identifiable, and retrievable.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
| Project | 25.00% |
| Practical | 25.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Performance Evaluation |
Students will implement and evaluate processes using SPC methods and OEE to effect change |
2,4,5 |
35.00 |
n/a |
| Written Report |
Implementation of first article certification |
2 |
15.00 |
n/a |
| Project |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Students will plan and implement a quality control program |
1,2,3,4 |
25.00 |
n/a |
| Practical |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Students will learn how to obtain data from manufacturing processes through direct measurement techniques |
1,3,5 |
25.00 |
n/a |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lab/Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
| Laboratory |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
| Estimated Learner Hours |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
| Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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