E-Learning
Higher Certificate in Business and Manufacturing Certified by Waterford Institute of Technology This e-learning programme will allow the student to engage with the material when he/she is available, at their own pace and in their own time and allow them to achieve a qualification relevant to their job.
Each module contains multiple choice lesson quizzes after each section and there are 2 attempts on each with the higher result saved. All assessments are carried out on-line and after successful completion of 5 modules (a total of 40 credits), students may receive a minor award. The award is level 6 on the NFQ and certified by Waterford Institute of Technology. It may also be considered for credit exemptions on other courses.
This minor award will be a major step forward in bringing critical learning to workers for their continuous professional development and maintain their employability and adaptability in an ever-changing world of technology and work practices where quality control and traceability of product is paramount.
| Subject No | Subject Title | Level | Credits | Module Descriptors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing Systems and Standards | 6 | 5 | The aim of this module is to provide accreditation in Manufacturing Systems and Standards for people who are employed in both manufacturing and service sectores |
| 2 | Lean Manufacturing | 6 | 5 | The purpose of this module is to provide the student with an introduction to the principles and tools of Lean Manufacturing: 55 Workplace Organisation, Standard Work and basic Problem Solving |
| 3 | Safety and Health | 6 | 10 | This course is designed for anybody who is looking for an introduction into safety procedures in an enterprise or organisation. |
| 4 | Quality Mgt. | 6 | 10 | This course is designed for small business owner managers or people working in management who wish to upgrade their systems of quality assurance and control. |
| 5 | Project Mgt. | 6 | 10 | This module is ideal as an introduction to the principles of project management for employees who have an interest in learning how to plan and manage a project from the early stages of defining the work, to completion and handover. |
| 6 | Total | 40 credits |
