Learn to read and interpret blueprints and to make simple sketches while using the terminology associated with the Machine Trade. Through progressively challenging reading and sketching assignments, learn to apply drafting fundamentals or symbolism as recommended by the Canadian Standards Association.
Content is focused on human communication experienced in the helping professions. Emphasis is placed upon the student's growth, self-knowledge and behaviour in groups. Instructional methods will include discussions and activities to expand understanding and experience.
Learn the principles of technical communication. Develop your skills to research, design and organize documents. Practice your skills using plain language techniques to produce clear, effective writing. Ideal for anyone who writes for business, government or industry.
Learn the basics of word processing along with some advanced Word 2013 features. Skill areas covered will include: basic word processing, formatting and editing; inserting and customizing pictures and graphics; formatting for multiple page documents; utilizing wizards and templates; adding charts, tables, columns, and mail merging for letters, envelopes and labels.
If you are taking courses by distance delivery, you must have access to a computer with the appropriate Microsoft Office software
* This class is recommended for students with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Students who need to upgrade their computer skills prior to taking this class should take Computers - Intro (Comp-1081).
This course includes the fundamental concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing according to ANSY Y14.5M - 1994. Students will learn how to properly apply the principles of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to the manufacturing and inspection process. These principles will be applied as students inspect various parts using proper quality control methods.
This course is an introduction to economic and business statistics. Topics include charts and graphs, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, probability rules, probability and sampling distributions, and estimation.
Management using the Total Quality approach and its underlining principles is covered. Quality as a competitive driver with its positive impact upon the customer, the parent organization and the employees is explained. Its interfaces with ISO9000, Six Sigma and the seven primary management tools are also presented. Leadership, strategic planning, organizational culture, human resources, and business execution are included.
Topics in this course include: competitiveness, strategy, and productivity; forecasting; product and service design; capacity planning; process selection and facility layout; design of work systems; location planning and analysis; and introduction to quality.
This course covers the advanced topics of Process Management including: Process Mapping & Robust Process Control Plans (PCP); Continuous Improvement Program & Project Management (CIP); Lean Manufacturing Principles (LMP), Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and 5S Concepts; Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS); Supply Chain Management (SCM); Total Productive Maintenance (TPM); Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP); and Human Resources and Safety Management.
Study the fundamental aspects and principles of project management including life cycle, integration, planning, organization and communication. Learn about work breakdown structures, diagramming, cost management and resource allocation. Examine today’s issues affecting project management including risk management, quality, conflict, and team building.
The primary technical issues, tools and techniques that underpin Six Sigma are developed and explored. The Six Sigma principles, its problem-solving orientation, methodology and synergy with quality control and lean systems are covered. Statistical thinking and the role of statistical tools is developed along with the other basic quality techniques. Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts, quality processes and other primary principles are included.
In addtion to Introduction to Total Quality Management, Business Statistics is also recommended as a prerequisite for this course.