Course Title: Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: MIET6280C
Course Title: Apply quality system and continuous improvement processes
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5283 - Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Namrita Kaul
Tel No: 99254309
namrita.kadalbajoo@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Completion of 1st year courses
Course Description
This unit of competency covers the exercise of good laboratory practice and effective participation in quality improvement teams. Personnel are required to ensure the quality and integrity of their own work and 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: |
MSL934002A 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 |
Element: |
4. Participate in the implementation of recommended actions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1. Implement approved actions and monitor performance following changes to evaluate results |
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
Outlined in the competencies
Details of Learning Activities
• Online learning material
• Online learning activities
• Online assessment tasks/quizzes
Class room activities/peer group learning through discussion board (myRMIT Studies)
Teaching Schedule
Date | ||
7th July |
Introduction, Meaning of quality, Basics of quality and quality system Meaning of QA, QC and QM and role of Quality in a Laboratory |
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14th July |
Standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise requirements Various organisations and their roles in managing quality in a laboratory |
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21st July
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Safety in a laboratory, QC procedures, measurements and parameters, accuracy and precision, bias, range of acceptance and environmental management requirements | |
28th July |
Document and data control in a laboratory Sustainable energy principles and work practices |
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4th August
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QC and Non-conformance, Budgeting and Stock control | |
11th August | Audits – Internal and External Problem Solving Techniques in a laboratory setting |
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18th August | Review of Basic Statistics, QC tools, Introduction to Control Charts |
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25th August | Mid Sem Exams | |
1st Sept | Statistics in QC, Levey-Jennings Charts | |
8th Sept | Reporting and Problem solving techniques. | |
15th Sept | More on Control Charts |
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22nd Sept | Student Vacation |
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29th Sept | Continue with (Xbar, Rcharts) | |
6th Oct | Cusum Charts, QC Tools, Moving Average and Range Charts | |
13th Oct |
Ishikawa Charts and Pareto Charts, PDCA cycle | |
20th Oct |
Definitions/Terminology used in QC Staff management, Ethics and Legalities Revision Week |
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27th Oct | Exam week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Online resources will be provided during the semester |
References
Class room handouts and online resources will be provided throughout the semester. |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
The participant must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, in class exercises, quizzes, and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
To successfully complete this module, you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (tests, reports, assignments)
Participation and successful completion of:
Discussion Forum/online quiz/Presentation
Discussion Forum: 10%
Online Quizes 20% (Total of 2)
Presentation:10%
Minitab Assessment 10%
Mid Sem Exam 25%
End Sem Exam 25%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, discussion forums, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
• 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 on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). 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 at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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