Sinclair Community College

Quality Control Technology (QCT.S.CRT)

32.0 Credit Hours

This certificate prepares students to apply the basic tools of quality, physics and mechanics to the testing and inspection of mechanical and electronic systems and to take the ASQ CQT exam.

Program Outcomes

printable version

Plan, control and assure product and process quality.

Design, implement and verify the effectiveness of a quality system.

Apply statistical process control techniques and capability analyses to determine the state of statistical control and performance to process requirements.

Curriculum

CAM 1107

Principles of Manufacturing

3 credit hours

MAT 1280

Technical Mathematics I

4 credit hours

OPT 1198

Excel for Engineering Technology

1 credit hour

OPT 2201

Statistical Process Control

3 credit hours

OPT 1100

Tooling & Machining Metrology

2 credit hours

OPT 1101

Introduction to Operations

3 credit hours

OPT 1112

World Class Quality Systems & Procedures

4 credit hours

OPT 1113

Coordinate Measurement

3 credit hours

OPT 2223

Quality Systems & Auditing

2 credit hours

OPT 2225

Design & Process Failure Mode & Effects Analyses

1 credit hour

OPT 2240

Six Sigma: Green Belt

3 credit hours

Course Option
(COM 2206 OR COM 2211)
3 credit hours

Quality Control Technology (QCT.S.CRT)

32.0 Credit Hours

This certificate prepares students to apply the basic tools of quality, physics and mechanics to the testing and inspection of mechanical and electronic systems and to take the ASQ CQT exam.

Program Outcomes

graphical version

Plan, control and assure product and process quality.

Design, implement and verify the effectiveness of a quality system.

Apply statistical process control techniques and capability analyses to determine the state of statistical control and performance to process requirements.

Curriculum

3 credit hours CAM 1107: Principles of Manufacturing

4 credit hours MAT 1280: Technical Mathematics I

1 credit hour OPT 1198: Excel for Engineering Technology

3 credit hours OPT 2201: Statistical Process Control

2 credit hours OPT 1100: Tooling & Machining Metrology

3 credit hours OPT 1101: Introduction to Operations

4 credit hours OPT 1112: World Class Quality Systems & Procedures

3 credit hours OPT 1113: Coordinate Measurement

2 credit hours OPT 2223: Quality Systems & Auditing

1 credit hour OPT 2225: Design & Process Failure Mode & Effects Analyses

3 credit hours OPT 2240: Six Sigma: Green Belt

3 credit hours Course Option: (COM 2206 OR COM 2211)

CAM 1107 Principles of Manufacturing
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Computer Aided Manufacturing
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

The study of manufactured products from the perspective of design, tooling, processing, communication, computer numerical control, machine elements, tool design and specifications. The course also examines problem solving and critical thinking in product development using both standard and automated communication methods.

MAT 1280 Technical Mathematics I
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Mathematics
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Accuracy and precision with approximate numbers, geometry, functions, graphs, basic operations on polynomials, right-triangle trigonometry, systems of linear equations, factoring and quadratic equations. Scientific calculator required.

OPT 1198 Excel for Engineering Technology
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Students will gain an understanding of Excel software and how to analyze and solve engineering technology problems, emphasizing the advanced use of spreadsheets, including programming with macros. Two lab hours per week.

OPT 2201 Statistical Process Control
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Emphasis on process capability, control charts, techniques and analysis. This is followed by more advanced study of reliability, quality function deployment, design of experiments, failure mode effects analysis and quality costs. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

OPT 1100 Tooling & Machining Metrology
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Various measurement techniques involving shop measuring instruments; correct use and care of basic inspection instruments; interpretation of blueprints as well as machined products related to engineering needs. Introduction to Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). One classroom, three lab hours per week.

OPT 1101 Introduction to Operations
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Introduction to operations process design, process improvement and the skills, methods and techniques used to accomplish this; the interactions and relationships between people and process change and the interactions between different processes in organizations. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

OPT 1112 World Class Quality Systems & Procedures
Credit Hours: 4.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Improve customer relations, measure products and processes, analyze current process control and capability and define and audit the quality management system. Three classroom, two lab hours per week.

OPT 1113 Coordinate Measurement
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Course will prepare students to use and program coordinate measurement machines, apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, use advanced operating techniques for a servo driven coordinate measuring device. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

OPT 2223 Quality Systems & Auditing
Credit Hours: 2.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Course will prepare students to understand the standards, requirements and implementation strategies of major quality systems including ISO, QS and AS. Additional focus on development and implementation of internal auditing programs. One classroom, two lab hours per week.

OPT 2225 Design & Process Failure Mode & Effects Analyses
Credit Hours: 1.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

Course will prepare students to apply reliability prediction techniques including fault tree, Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and reliability block diagrams. Two lab hours per week.

OPT 2240 Six Sigma: Green Belt
Credit Hours: 3.0
Department: Operations Technology
Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering

An applied introduction to Six Sigma using problem-solving tools, concepts and methodology to improve customer satisfaction. Includes application of Green Belt-based tools to reduce costs and improve business processes. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.

COMPLEX REQUIREMENT
(COM 2206 OR COM 2211)

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