Project Quality and Production Management

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School:

School of Computing and Engineering

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Hui Stefanie Cao

Version Number

2022.02

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Professional Body Requirements

Institution of Engineering and Technology

Synopsis

In this module you will be introduced to concepts, standards, techniques, software and systems for project management, quality management and production management, making reference to relevant ISO standards. You will cover case material relevant to manufacturing and service industries and gain experience of practical application. On completion you will be … For more content click the Read More button below.

In this module you will be introduced to concepts, standards, techniques, software and systems for project management, quality management and production management, making reference to relevant ISO standards. You will cover case material relevant to manufacturing and service industries and gain experience of practical application. On completion you will be in a strong position to apply these key industry standard practices to projects in your role as a graduate engineer.

Learning Strategy

In this module the learners will engage in a blend of delivery methods facilitating both individual and collaborative aspects of learning to achieve the specified learning outcomes. In particular, this will require the learner to engage with the VLE content, including extensive pre-recorded teaching and support materials, where the learning is facilitated by the tutor-led two-way asynchronous discussion board. To focus the guided learning process, the tutor will set weekly quizzes/assignments (SAIL). These two elements will culminate in face-to-face sessions which will reinforce the learning by clarifying the content through student-led questions/answers interaction. These sessions are followed up by tutorials to illustrate the module content and enable practice in more depth. Extensive use being made of case material in “workshops” and the material will be related to the experience of the students where feasible. In addition, C&IT plays a significant role in this module. Practical computer labs will give experience of relevant software and allow the application and development of learning. Students with disability will be accommodated by close adherence to the University of Huddersfield guidelines which inter alia include: (i) pre-recorded materials with captions of suitable size, (ii) Power Point slides following the appropriate font size and colour contrast, (iii) early availability of all materials on VLE – typically at least two weeks in advance.

Outline Syllabus

Project Management
The role of project management, the project manager and the project team. Project definition: SMART objectives, scope, work breakdown structure and project deliverables. Project planning: milestone planning, network analysis and Gantt charts. Generation of resource profiles and cost profiles (budgets). Scheduling of activity, with appropriate consideration of resource constraints and cost. Updating of projects and the generation of performance statistics. Management of multiple project environments: use of resource pools, priorities and consolidation. Project justification: strategic and financial issues. Simple approaches to risk analysis – sensitivity analysis and use of risk tables. Exploration of stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle. Introduction to the role of software for project management and provision of practical experience (typically Microsoft Project). Methods for project monitoring and controlling.
Total Quality Management
Introduction to concepts and techniques - standards, specifications, costs, sampling systems, SPC, etc. Implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001-2015. An understanding of software available to facilitate Total quality management. An understanding of the company organisation and structures required for effective team working and continuous improvement.
Production Management
Introduction to the manufacturing process from market research through to the delivery of products. An understanding of production planning, production control and production management.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Understand the essential concepts and techniques for effective management of engineering and technical projects and be aware of the role of the project manager and project team.

Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and techniques for quality management and the role of quality standards and quality tools.

Understand the concepts of continuous improvement strategies and team working.

Understand the decision making processes required in a manufacturing environment.

Apply appropriate concepts, techniques and software for project and production management to practical case material and interpret the implications.

Apply appropriate quality management techniques and tools with respect to case material and interpret the implications.

Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team, assess the performance of team members, make decisions based on simulated manufacturing information and justify their decisions and the resulting consequences.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Assessment 2: Other

Assessment 3: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Description:Taught material will contribute an element every week to the SAIL programme (Score As I Learn) submitted via the VLE platform. 11 x 15 minutes weekly assignments (quizzes). Each assignment (quiz) will be worth 3%. Taking the best 8 out of 11 scores.

Assessment Weight:24

Assessment Length:10 Hours (Typical Effort)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:Yes

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment 2: Project Work

Description:Subcomponents of the Group project will include: Group Presentation (2 minutes per student), Group Report (250 words per student), individual Peer Assessments (0.5 Notional assessment hours). You will conduct a group project on production management. Each group will submit a group report, a group presentation and peer assessments.

Assessment Weight:33

Assessment Length:13 Hours (Typical Effort)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO3, MLO4, MLO7

Individual or Group:Group

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:Yes

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment 3: In-Class Test

Assessment Criteria

Task 1The accuracy with which learning is demonstrated.Task 2 The depth of understanding and reporting quality of manufacturing scenarios and making judgements with regard to forecasting, manpower planning, capacity planning and scheduling. The meaningfulness of group work and the extent to which peer activity is valid.Task 3Accuracy or reporting and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Task 1
The accuracy with which learning is demonstrated.
Task 2
The depth of understanding and reporting quality of manufacturing scenarios and making judgements with regard to forecasting, manpower planning, capacity planning and scheduling.
The meaningfulness of group work and the extent to which peer activity is valid.
Task 3
Accuracy or reporting and the robustness of the application of relevant principles and techniques.

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