Quality Management - Part 1

Certificate

Type of Programme
Part-time, Online, Blended
Duration
1 Year
Course Code
CR_SQMAN_7_Y1
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
11th September 2023
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork, Online
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Dr Ambrose Furey

T: 021 433 5875

Email: (email)

Overview

This programme is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in Quality in the following sectors: Pharma, Biopharma, Medical Device, MedTech, Clinical, Water, Food, Beverage, Security, Agri-food, Warehousing, Construction, Retail, Building Supplies and IT.  The format of this course is that typical of a management course i.e. it involves discussion and background reading; essay type answers are required in the written examination, and the course is partially examined by project work.

Course Delivery

Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday, 7pm – 10pm (Usually Tuesday)

This course is not semesterised and runs for one evening per week for one academic year. The format for this academic year through blended delivery.

Award

Certificate in Quality Management – Part 1.

Awarding Body

Munster Technological University (MTU)/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

What will I study?

Modules

  • Setting up a Quality System
  • The Elements of a Quality System
  • Basic Management Theory
  • Auditing
  • Problem Solving and Quality Improvement
  • Product and Service Quality
  • Quality Costs
  • Implementing TQM and Documentation Control

Credits:

10 

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have the MTU Certificate in Quality Assurance Special Purpose Award or an equivalent qualification. Extensive experience in a wide variety of Quality Management, Quality Assurance and Statistical Techniques in lieu of formal qualifications may be taken into account when assessing suitability for entry onto the Diploma in Quality Management (Part 1). Each application will be considered on an individual basis.

As coursework on this programme involves a significant quantity of both oral and written reports, examinations, and presentations, applicants must be competent in spoken and written English.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€700 (payable to MTU). An additional exam fee: Currently €150 (payable to the external examining body MTU).

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €700 online if a place on a course is offered. Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you, and you wish to accept it.

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