Course Title: Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2009
Course Code: MATH5307C
Course Title: Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C5210 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management
Course Contact : Rafael Beltran
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9197
Course Contact Email:rafael.beltran@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to apply statistical theory and principles to the analysis and control of processes in the manufacturer of textile products.
Course Description
This course covers the knowledge and skills required to apply statistical theory and principles to the analysis and control of processes in the manufacturer of textile products.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MCMT452A Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing |
Element: |
1. Collect process data |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Interpret sampling scheme |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Blended learning consisting of classroom activities and practical workshops.
Teaching Schedule
Week Beginning | Session - Topic | Element Performance Criteria |
Assessment Tasks |
9 February 09 | Data analysis, data handling, frequency distribution | 1.3, 2 (MCMT452A) | |
16 February 09 | Statistical process control tools, check sheet, Root cause analysis | 2.4, 2.5 (MCMT452A) | |
23 February 09 | Pareto analysis, Box plot, practical trial of pareto | 2.4, 2.5 (MCMT452A) | 1. Quiz -1 (Covered Element of MCMT452A - 1.3, 2, 2.4, 2.5) |
2 March 09 | Control limits, control charts for variables | 3, 3.1, 2.1, 2.2 (MCMT452A) | 2. Case Study and Practical example for Pareto -1 (Covered Element of MCMT452A - 2.4, 2.5) |
9 March 09 | Control charts for attributes, Run chart | 2.1, 2.3 (MCMT452A) | |
16 March 09 | Sampling scheme, different types of sampling | 1.1 (MCMT452A) | 3. In class Activity (Covered Element of MCMT452A - 2.1, 2.3) |
23 March 09 | AQL and determination of sampling size | 1.1 (MCMT452A) | 4. Case Study – 2 (Covered Element of MCMT452A - 1.1) |
30 March 09 | Cost of non-conformance | 2.6 (MCMT452A) | |
6 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
13 April 09 | Easter Holidays | ||
20 April 09 | Quick Revision of MCMT430A | 5. Quiz – 2 (Covered Element of MCMT452A - Whole syllabus) | |
27 April 09 | Cost Components | 1.1 (MCMT430A) | |
4 May 09 | Cost analysis, constraints to cost, cost variables, cost benefit analysis | 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 (MCMT430A) | 6. Quiz – 3 (Covered Element of MCMT430A - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) |
11 May 09 | Stakeholder analysis, Internal / external customer | 2.3, 2.5 (MCMT430A) | |
18 May 09 | Lean manufacturing, JIT | 2.1, 2.4 (MCMT430A) | 7. Game, Observation, Discussion and quiz (Covered Element of MCMT430A - 2.1, 2.4) |
25 May 09 | Kaizen | 2.1, 2.4 (MCMT430A) | |
1 June 09 | 5S | 2.1, 2.4 (MCMT430A) | 8. Work place activity, observation and quiz (Covered Element of MCMT430A - 2.1, 2.4) |
8 June 09 | Total quality awareness, TPM, 6 sigma | 2.2 (MCMT430A) | 9. Quiz – 4 (Covered Element of MCMT430A - Whole syllabus) |
15 June 09 | Quick revision and any Queries | ||
22 June 09 | Assessment Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students will study statistics in manufacturing, in tutorials, prescribed exercises and assessment work.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment No 1 Quiz 20%
Assessment No 2 Case study and practical example 15%
Assessment No 3 In class activity 15%
Assessment No 4 Case Study 20%
Assessment No 5 Test 30%
Assessment Matrix
Element | Quiz | Case Study | In class Activity | Game / Observation | Work place activity / Observation |
1. MCMT452A / Collect Process Data | Yes | - | - | - | - |
2. MCMT452A / Interpret data | Yes | Yes | Yes | - | - |
3. MCMT452A / Calculate Control Limits | Yes | - | - | - | - |
Other Information
Teaching Schedule: (Cluster units) This unit is taught as part of a cluster which includes – MCMT430A
This guideline maybe subject to change without notice.
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