Enrollment into this certificate is by Departmental Permission only.
In this 19-credit Quality and Manufacturing Inspections certificate program, students learn about critical quality assurance and inspections in 21st century modern manufacturing. Students will begin by learning basic industry skills in order to receive nationally recognized credentials in safety, quality, production processes, and maintenance awareness. Students then study quality management and inspection techniques, engineering drawing interpretation, and lean manufacturing concepts. Students also develop skills related to measurement and test equipment.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Apply lean tools to manage inventory, production process and quality to meet financial and supplier requirements.
- Establish quality assurance processes to meet quality audits.
- Demonstrate basic inspection tool skills.
- Demonstrate competency in quality theory and practice.
- Assess and evaluate the relationship between quality and supplier management.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete all graduation requirements as stated in the catalog. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.3 in the coursework.