This module provides a broad introduction to the principles of Quality Assurance, and basic Statistical and Reliability techniques. This module examines in detail how the principles and techniques of Quality Management can be successfully applied in a wide range of different circumstances. This very practical module explores how computers can be used in the effective management of Quality. Hands-on experience is an important aspect of the course, utilising the TIC's excellent computing facilities with support from the Internet. This module covers a wide range of destructive and non-destructive test techniques, eg tensile, hardness, impact, fatigue, crack detection and material recognition tests.
Practical work is included wherever possible.
This module deals with the principles of environmental management, the requirements of environmental management standards and legislation, and the relationship of these to Quality Management. It will provide students with the framework and tools for developing and auditing environmental management systems. This module covers the principle of engineering measurement, and through hands-on experience looks at several specialised areas such as screw thread and surface roughness measurement and coordinate measuring machines. The Communication Skills module has a practical focus, developing a wide range of proficiencies including presentation skills, information retrieval, report writing, the use of graphics, and chairing meetings. The module is assessed entirely through coursework.