Quality Management & Statistics (L7, 20 ECTS)
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Level
07
Duration
1 Year
Department
Applied Science
Start Date
11/09/2024
Course Type
Flexible & Professional
Location
Online
The aim of the Certificate in Quality Management & Statistics is to provide students with the basic skills necessary to work in the area of Quality within the healthcare, (bio) pharmaceutical medical devices and allied industries, specifically the Management of Quality with the aid of statistical methodologies like lean Six Sigma in those industries. It is aimed at upskilling learners who aspire to supervisory or management roles and/or who need an understanding of Lean Six Sigma (at Yellow Belt Level).
What are the entry requirements?
QQI Level 6 award, or equivalent qualification in business/engineering or science, and/or relevant life and work experience. Applicants may also be eligible for entry according to LIT’s Recognition of Prior Learning procedures.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Who can I contact?
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Department of Flexible Learning
What modules will I study?
Content
The programme comprises of three modules.
Semester 1
Statistics and Lean Six Sigma for Quality Management
Learners will be able to utilise statistical methods for handling, analysing and interpreting data; demonstrate proficiency in creation and interpretation of control charts; Describe tools and techniques required to measure, control and improve processes spanning the product lifecycle; and demonstrate knowledge of six sigma and lean manufacturing.
Quality Management Practices
Learners will be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge, show experience and understanding of quality management principles and methods used in business to achieve results and customer satisfaction; quality management philosophies, strategic planning, leadership, team dynamics, communication, employee engagement, creative thinking, innovation, brain storming and management of change
Semester 2
Quality Management Project
The learner will select and research a topic in a relevant area of Quality Management; plan, undertake and manage a project within a specified timeframe using limited resources; Apply the appropriate tools, methods, techniques and technologies in the solution of the problem and the management of the project in accordance with relevant regulatory standards; critically analyse the results of the project and make comprehensive recommendations if further work is necessary on the project or to improve the solution; and produce a clear, concise thesis document detailing all work done in accordance with currently accepted standards and make a final oral presentation on project progress and conclusions.
Are there opportunities for further study?
This Certificate, along with the Certificate in Quality Documentation, GMP and Data Integrity and the Certificate in Regulatory Affairs & Quality can be combined to make up the add on Bachelor of Science in Quality (Level 7)
More Information
Delivery
This course is delivered entirely online with a combination of live and pre-recorded lectures all available on our virtual learning platform-Moodle. As part of induction all participants will become familiar with Moodle, MS Teams, Zoom and any other college specific resources
Timetable
Semester One (15 weeks) Sept '24 - Dec '24
Monday 7.30pm-9:00pm
Wednesday 7.30pm-9:00pm
Semester Two (15 weeks) Jan '24 - Apr '24
Monday 7.00pm-10:00pm
What will the time commitment be?
Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
Assessment/Examinations
The modules in semester 1 and semester 2 will be assessed by a combination of Continuous Assessment and Final Examination papers Online.
Qualification
Certificate in Quality Management & Statistics (Special Purpose Award, Level 7, 20 Credits)
Application Deadline TBC
For queries relating to the course content contact
Dr. Tracey Larkin
Email: Tracey Larkin
Course Fees €1,900
Flexible Learning Policies & Procedures
This programme is Springboard+ funded in 2023. Successful applicants in employment qualify for 90% Springboard+ Funding and will be liable for the balance of 10% fee of €190. Successful applicants on a qualifying DSP payment qualify for 100% funding.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2021. It is also supported by the European Year of Skills 2023.
Please visit springboardcourses.ie/eligibility for information on eligibility requirements.
