WKO 142: MSSC Quality Practices and Measurement Course

Credits 3
Theory Credit
1
Experimental Laboratory Credit
4

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills related to quality practices and measurement in a manufacturing environment.  Topics covered include

  • Participate in periodic internal quality audit activities
  • Check calibration of gages and other data collection equipment
  • Suggest continuous improvements
  • Inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications
  • Document the results of quality problems
  • Communicate quality problems
  • Take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality
  • Record process outcomes and trends
  • Identify fundamentals of blueprint reading
  • Use common measurement systems and precision measurement tools

Students completing this course will receive an MSSC certificate in quality practices and measurement.

Prerequisites