| Location of Course |
Waterford Institute of Technology |
| Trainer |
Waterford Institute of Technology |
| Methods of Assessment |
Online Assessment - Facilited in the Workplace or College |
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Students will learn to understand why we use Risk Assessments and how to write one.
2. Understand why SOP's and policies are in place which greatly increases the liklihood of compliance.
3. Problem solve on a day to day basis; apply methodolgies such as root cause analysis.
4. Gain an understanding of the elements of Project Management which increases the success rate of immiment projects. |
| Further Enquiries |
Conact Sara - 051 311139
Email: skillnet@waterfordchamber.ie |
| Entry Requirements |
Fetac Level 5 or relevant life experience |
| Careers or Further Progression |
The minor award is offered part time over 6 months. The certificate is promotes on the job learning combined with online delivery amd assessment of up-to-date and approved content. The result is a nationally recognised qualification which provides a further step onto the National Qualifications Framework and cane be used to set in motion staff progression through certificed training. |
| Course Content |
The Certificate is aimed primarily at operations and supervisory staff in the manufacturing plant. It is devised to suit a variety of industries including Pharma, medical devices, high volume manufacturing and food based manufacturing.
The user friendly content delivery enables employers to manage shift cycles and upskill staff with far greater results. |
| Financial Support |
Funding applied |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Enrollment Date: 22/05/2013
Start Date:30/05/2013 |
| Subjects Taught |
The topics covered:
1. Manufacturing Systems and Standards
2. Lean Manufacting
3. Health & Safety
4. Quality Manufacturing
5. Project Management |
| Duration |
6 months - Each Thursday afternoon from 2:00 - 5:00pm
Time allowed for holidays during August |
| Comment |
Successful participants of this programme shall receive a HETAC Level 6 Minor Award and 40 credits on the NFQ. |
| Number of Places |
Available |
| Course Fee |
€650 per participant |
