Quality Management: An Introduction(SQA HN Unit DT8Y 34)
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Description
Quality systems are used in all organisations and this Unit is
intended to give you an insight into how quality is integral in
meeting customer requirements for all products and services.
You will be introduced to the fundamental principles of Quality
Assurance and Quality Control and how these apply to BS EN ISO
9001. You will also learn how these principles are applied in
practice when an organisation applies for accreditation to BS EN
ISO 9001. The steps taken, timelines and how a quality system is
built up will enable you to discover how an organisation creates a
quality system and how it develops into the kind of culture that is
necessary in modern industry.
Once you are familiar with t…
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Quality systems are used in all organisations and this Unit is
intended to give you an insight into how quality is integral in
meeting customer requirements for all products and services.
You will be introduced to the fundamental principles of Quality
Assurance and Quality Control and how these apply to BS EN ISO
9001. You will also learn how these principles are applied in
practice when an organisation applies for accreditation to BS EN
ISO 9001. The steps taken, timelines and how a quality system is
built up will enable you to discover how an organisation creates a
quality system and how it develops into the kind of culture that is
necessary in modern industry.
Once you are familiar with the fundamentals of quality, you will
learn different methods of controlling a process and how to gather
information and data to help you with this. You will learn several
methods of gathering data and how best to interpret that data and
also how the different methods are applicable to different
situations and organisations. As you progress you will be
introduced to Statistical Process Control and its uses in
processes.
Finally you will learn about quality costs, how to interpret and
evaluate them, how to categorise them and show them in a way which
is easily understood.
By the end of this Unit you should possess the knowledge and understanding to enable you to:
- explain quality system elements and principles
- explain the operation and application of BS EN ISO 9001 and how an organisation
- gets accredited to the standard
- understand different ways of getting and interpreting data to control a process
- understand the way in which SPC is used to control a process
- describe, interpret and evaluate quality costs
Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7).
This is a self study course which means you can study at home, workplace or wherever you choose at times that are convenient for you. You do not have any classes to attend.
The materials for this course are provided as web-pages for you to work through online. As you progress through the course materials you will find written explanations of each feature, followed by practical exercises.
You will be supported throughout the course by a specialist Distance Learning Tutor. Your tutor will contact you (via your College email account) within 7-10 working days of receiving your welcome letter and materials. As you progress they will continue to make regular contact to offer support and guidance, usually by e-mail but sometimes by phone, to ensure you are making good progress and to support your learning throughout. Please note that you must be able to study independently through the course materials.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Outcomes 1 and 3 are assessed by a single assessment paper taken
at a single assessment event. The assessment should be conducted
under controlled, supervised conditions. The assessment is based on
an explanation of Quality Control and Quality Assurance principles
and the application of Total Quality Management principles in the
workplace.
Outcome 2 is assessed by an assignment based on a Case Study of a
new company setting up quality systems and applying for and
achieving ISO 9001.
Outcome 4 is assessed by a Case Study conducted under controlled,
supervised conditions. Candidate evidence should take the form of
graphs and charts and the production of a written report evaluating
the cost trends shown in the graphs/charts.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
It would be an beneficial if the candidate had experience of industrial organisations and/or quality assurance systems.
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