This module will provide a thorough introduction to management and focus on practical tools and techniques for effective supervision. It is intended to provide the student with the skills and techniques required to understand how to manage staff in a modern organisation.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of management and its evolution. Be able to describea manager’srole and responsibilities.

2. Explain the skills and qualities of an effective manager.

3. Describe different types of interpersonal behaviour and how they impact management strategies.

4. Illustrate a number of tools and techniquesfor decision making and problem solving

This module is intended as an introductory course in Quality and Production Management and is complementary to Quality and Production Techniques 2. The role of the Production System including the Supply Chain and purchasing are introduced. The concept of Total Quality Management, Quality tools including basic Control Charts are addressed. Lean Management is also discussed.

1. Describe the production system and its various functions
2. Explain the roles, tasks and functions of production and quality management within the manufacturing environment.
3. Appreciate the role of the supply chain

4. Demonstrate the importance of quality within themanufacturing environment.
5. Use simple quality tools to analyse data.
6. Explain lean manufacturing

This module will provide a thorough introduction to management and focus on practical tools and techniques for effective supervision. It is intended to provide the student with the skills and techniques required to manage staff in a modern organisation.

1. Illustrate a number of tools and techniquesfordecision making and problem solving

2. Describe the benefits of teamwork and how to motivate staff. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership.
3. Explainappropriateinterview skillsfor various situations.
4. Provide an overview of Industrial Relations, Employment Law and Health and Safety requirements.

This module is intended as an introductory course in Quality and Production Management and is follow-on to 'Quality and Production Techniques 1'. The day-to-day management of a production system including capacity management, layout planning and design, inventory management, operations and material planning are addressed.

1. Describe the different types of production/operations systems.
2. Appreciate capacity planning and inventory management

3. Demonstrate the importance of MRP systems

4. Solve simple prodution management problems

This module is designed to prepare the student for progression onto the degree level 7 Quality and Manufacturing Management programmes. It is intended to provide a broad approach and foundation for mathematics required by Quality Students at L7 and L8..

The main topics are:

Algebra

Statistics

Graphs

Volumes and Areas

Trigonometry

Integration

Differential Calculus

This module makes use of real life situations where the techniques are used. The online students are already working in industry and can see where engineers make use of the techniques.

1. 1.Present Statistical Information and be able to undertake statistical analysis of raw data

2. 2. perform basic differentiation and integration functions

3. . Work out volumes and areas of regular and irregular shapes
4. Solve problems and perform calculations on compound interest and depreciation
5. Solve problems involving finite and infinite geometric and arithmetic series
6. Be able to perform graphical analysis

7. Be able to apply Trigonometry to practical situations

The learners engage in an independent research project where they use the skills & competencies acquired in the program of study to research an area deemed appropriate by an academic superviser

1. Work independently on a work related project
2. Source literature relevant to the project
3. Become proficient at meeting deadlines within allocated timeframe
4. Interpret and evaluate their findings and make recommendations on this basis
5. Present their work and answer questions following their presentation