Course

10606165 Quality Engineering Fundamentals
Course Information
Description
This 3 credit capstone class is the final class for the Quality Control Technology program. After successful completion of this class students of the Quality Control Technology program should be familiar with with body of knowledge required for the Certified Quality Inspector. The main focus areas of the class will be the inspection and testing of data, along with quality assurance techniques.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Examine calibration as it relates to dimensional metrology
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz
    Criteria
    Describe the principles and purpose of calibration
    Identify methods of tracking calibration equipment
    Describe the standards and documentation process of measurement
    Describe the effects of environment on calibration
    Describe the action to take on a out-of-calibration instrument
    Quiz result is greater than 75%

  2. Explore Measure System Analysis [MSA]
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz
    Criteria
    Describe bias
    Describe stability
    Describe precision
    Describe accuracy
    Describe [R&R] studies
    Quiz result is greater than 75%

  3. Examine sampling as it relates to inspection
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Apply [AQL] acceptance quality limit
    Apply random sampling
    Apply lot and sample size
    Apply acceptance number
    Apply sampling plans

  4. Illustrate data used for Quality Assurance
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Data and graphical representation match the intended results
    Proper formula is used
    Lab software is used
    Project is completed on time

  5. Explore Quality audit techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Case Study
    Criteria
    Describe types of audits
    Describe various processes
    Describe the purpose of audit tools
    Define common communication tools
    Describe the use of [CAR's] corrective action requests
    Results match the case study provided

  6. Investigate problem solving tools and continuous improvement
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product
    Criteria
    Use the [PDCA] plan, do, check, act process
    Use Lean tools
    Use Lean concepts
    Use [FMEA] failure mode and effects analysis
    Name the 5 whys
    Use 8d methodology
    Use Fault tree analysis