Course Title: Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2010

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
2. Interpret data
3. Calculate control limits

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Interpret sampling scheme
1.2 Obtain measurements in accordance with standard procedures
1.3 Handle data as required.


2.1 Plot data on appropriate control chart
2.2 Distinguish between random and non-random patterns of results
2.3 Identify results outside the control limits
2.4 Recognise situations requiring action
2.5 Take appropriate action in accordance with standard procedures
2.6 Determine cost of non-conformance


3.1 Consult relevant stakeholders to determine appropriate limits


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Lectures, tutorials, online activities, workshops where students are challenged to reflect and debate on different value positions, concepts and issues. They are required to actively engage in case study material, problem solving activities, videos, self-reflection and discussion.


Teaching Schedule

Week Beginning Weekly Schedule Element
Performance Criteria
8 February 10 Data analysis, data handling, frequency distribution 1.3, 2 (MCMT452A)
15 February 10 Statistical process control tools, check sheet, Root cause analysis 2.4, 2.5 (MCMT452A)
22 February 10 Pareto analysis, Box plot, practical trial of pareto 2.4, 2.5 (MCMT452A)
1 March 10 Control limits, control charts for variables 3, 3.1, 2.1, 2.2 (MCMT452A)
8 March 10 (labour Day) Control charts for attributes, Run chart 2.1, 2.3 (MCMT452A)
15 March 10 Sampling scheme, different types of sampling 1.1 (MCMT452A)
22 March 09 AQL and determination of sampling size 1.1 (MCMT452A)
5 April 10 Cost of non-conformance 2.6 (MCMT452A)
12 April 10 Cost Components 1.1 (MCMT230A)
19 April 10 Cost analysis, constraints to cost, cost variables, cost benefit analysis 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 (MCMT230A)
26 April 10 (ANZAC Day) Stakeholder analysis, Internal / external customer 2.3, 2.5 (MCMT230A)
3 May 10 Lean manufacturing, JIT 2.1, 2.4 (MCMT230A)
10 May 10 Kaizen 2.1, 2.4 (MCMT230A)
17 May 10 5S 2.1, 2.4 (MCMT230A)
24 May 10 Total quality awareness, TPM, 6 sigma 2.2 (MCMT230A)
31 May 10 QUIZ  
7 June 10 Quick revision and any Queries  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

For MCMT452A : Study material and internet

For MCMT230A: Apply Competitive manufacturing practices, Implementing a competitive manufacturing system, Improve cost factors in work practices by Aspire training and consulting,
• Rother and Shook, “Value stream mapping workshop”, Lean Enterprise Australia, 2002.
• Womack and Jones, “Learning to see”, The Lean Enterprise Institute, USA, 2003


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Students will study statistics in manufacturing, in tutorials, prescribed exercises and assessment work.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks for MCMT452A (Apply Statistics to Processes in Manufacturing)

Assessment No 1 --Quiz
Assessment No 2 --Exercise and practical example
Assessment No 3 --In class activity
Assessment No 4 --Exercise
Assessment No 5 --Test


Assessment Tasks for MCMT230A (Apply Cost Factors to Work Practices)

Assessment No 6 --Quiz
Assessment No 7 --Game, Observation, Discussion and Quiz
Assessment No 8 --Workplace activity, Observation and Quiz
Assessment No 9 --Quiz


Assessment Matrix

Element
Quiz Exercise Practical Example / 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        
4. MCMT230A / Analyse cost components of team’s function   YES      
5. MCMT230A / Improve cost efficiency of team processes. YES     YES YES

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