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.

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?

Duration

Online delivery 1 evening per week (TBC), 3 hours per week
6.30pm – 9.30pm
30 weeks

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 Sept.23

For queries relating to the course content contact

Dr. Tracey Larkin

Email: Tracey.Larkin@lit.ie

Course Fees

Full fees: €1,900 TBC for Sept. 23

This programme is Springboard funded in 2022.

Please see here for eligibility criteria details.

Please see this link for further course details: https://springboardcourses.ie/details/9112

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.

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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.