Course Description
This course provides an introduction to controlling and improving quality in a manufacturing setting. This course explores ways that manufacturers use data and analysis to improve quality. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Quality Practices and Measurement Certificate through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the key elements of a quality system.
- Identify the steps involved in building quality into a product.
- Explain the importance of data collection and analysis to quality.
- Identify the roles of management and production workers regarding quality.
- Identify methods of inspecting materials, processes, and final products.
- Identify basic measurement in manufacturing.
- Read basic drawings for manufacturing.
- Describe geometric dimensioning and tolerance
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective