| Course Name |
Quality Assurance - Fundamentals of Quality Assurance |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
78731 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate |
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Technological University of the Shannon |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Commencing Monday 12th September 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you...
Hide-Commencing Monday 12th September 2022
Induction for the 2022/2023 academic year takes place (online via Zoom) on Saturday 10th September from 930am to 1pm. In advance, you will be required to review Pre Induction reading material, available to you on www.aitflexiblelearning.ie.
During Induction, you will be given the opportunity to:
Meet your programme lecturers, programme co-ordinator and students
Overview of the programme handbook, programme’s modules, assessments and delivery timetable
Introduction to Athlone IT’s operating systems including MS Office, Zoom, Moodle etc
Outline of the learning supports available to you during the programme
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| Duration |
12 weeks
Monday 7 pm to 9 pm
Wednesday 7 pm to 9 pm
For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time. |
| Course Fee |
Programme Fee €1000 |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate – Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate.
Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
any QQI Level 5 (Full award with a minimum of eight modules)
or
Recognition of Prior Learning. (APL/APEL) |
| Mature Applicants |
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years) |
| Course Content |
Expand+Are you seeking a new role in quality assurance in manufacturing, processing or service industries?
The main aim of this programme is to provide graduates with an understanding of the basic principles of quality assurance with particular emphasis ...
Hide-Are you seeking a new role in quality assurance in manufacturing, processing or service industries?
The main aim of this programme is to provide graduates with an understanding of the basic principles of quality assurance with particular emphasis on quality management system standards, as well as auditing, statistical techniques and current trends.
This programme is designed for those who wish to gain specialist knowledge of quality management principles and how they are applied in the manufacturing, processing and service industries. This programme covers all the fundamental quality-related subjects necessary for anyone new to or considering a career in quality assurance. In addition, the practical application of all the programme concepts is covered.
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| Subjects Taught |
Learning and Development for Higher Education
Introduction to Statistics
Fundamentals of Quality Assurance |
| Number of Credits |
20 ECTS |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression from the Certificate in Fundamentals in Quality Assurance programme is on to the level 6 Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management programme, which is a one year programme. Entry criteria to this certificate is based on an in...
Hide-Progression from the Certificate in Fundamentals in Quality Assurance programme is on to the level 6 Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management programme, which is a one year programme. Entry criteria to this certificate is based on an interview covering individuals relevant work experience (typically in the Operations, Quality and Lean Management field in excess of 5 years) and Recognition of Prior Learning, a curriculum vitae and completion of the Certificate in Fundamentals in Quality Assurance programme. Following successful completion, students are eligible to apply for the Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Quality and Lean Management programme.
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| Further Enquiries |
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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