CMAE1522 Quality Practices
This course aligns with the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) assessment and certification system for Quality Practices. The curriculum is based upon federally-endorsed national standards for production workers. Emphasis is placed on Continuous Improvement concepts and how they relate to a quality management system. Students will be introduced to a quality management system and its components. These include corrective actions, preventative actions, control of documents, control of quality records, internal auditing of processes, and control of non-conforming product.
Prerequisite
Qualifying score on the reading assessment test OR
ENGL0901
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Summarize the basics of quality management systems including the PDCA cycle
Illustrate calibration of gauges and other data collection equipment
Apply key principles of quality systems including Lean, ISO, and TQM
Apply process control practices for quality assurance
Document test results and corrective actions to restore or maintain quality
Apply key principles of 6 Sigma
Evaluate internal quality audit practices, outcomes and trends to improve quality and processes
Develop a Quality Policy Statement utilizing the fundamentals of quality documents
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
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Campus
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Credit Details