Course Title: Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2019
Course Code: BUSM8779C
Course Title: Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5362 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Amber Mitton
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8053
Course Contact Email: amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Vinita Chaudry
vinita.chaudry@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Assumed knowledge:
MSL924001 Process and interpret data, MSL925001 Analyse data and report results and MSL924002 Use laboratory application software
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the exercise of good laboratory practice (GLP) and effective participation in quality improvement teams. Personnel are required to ensure the quality and integrity of their own work, detect non-conformances and work with others to suggest improvements in productivity and quality.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSL934002 Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes |
Element: |
1 Satisfy quality system requirements in daily work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Access information on quality system requirements for own job function |
Element: |
2 Analyse opportunities for corrective and/or optimisation action |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Compare current work practices, procedures and process or equipment performance with requirements and/or historical data or records |
Element: |
3 Recommend corrective and/or optimisation actions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Analyse causes to predict likely impacts of changes and decide on the appropriate actions 3.2 Identify required changes to standards and procedures and training |
Element: |
4 Participate in the implementation of recommended actions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Implement approved actions and monitor performance following changes to evaluate results 4.2 Implement changes to systems and procedures to eliminate possible causes |
Element: |
5 Participate in the development of continuous improvement strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Review all relevant features of work practice to identify possible contributing factors leading to sub-optimal performance |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
The course will be delivered mostly online. This includes:
- Online content which you can do at your own pace including viewing instructional videos and engaging in online activities
- Online activities in which you interact with your course teacher and fellow students
- Face to face classes
Teaching Schedule
See Canvas for self paced modules
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Online Learning materials will be provided during the course.
Overview of Assessment
On-line quizzes
participation in discussion threads
presentation
written tests
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task |
Due Date |
Assessment 1 – Product Data |
4th August |
Assessment 2 - Non-conforming product |
15th September |
Assessment 3 - Root Cause analysis |
20th October |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
To pass the course you need to be satisfactory in each assessment. Students may be given additional opportunities to demonstrate competence.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
- APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application form should be emailed to the Program Coordinator (amber.mitton@rmit.edu.au) Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
- For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 5 days of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
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