287745

Lean Six Sigma

This course examines continuous organisational systems improvement using the philosophies, tools and techniques of lean six sigma. It covers core essential concepts such as value and waste; process variation; and performance measurement. The block courses utilise a range of practical games and activities that simulate: measurement studies and analysis; process and problem definition; and production or service delivery system improvement.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

287745

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

700-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

30

Subject

Industrial Innovation

Course planning information

Course notes

Students will need remote access to Minitab statistical software.

Attendance at the block courses is compulsory.

Expected prior learning

Basic numeracy, mathematical and statistical competence is necessary. Advanced mathematics knowledge (calculus, trigonometry etc.) is not required.

Restrictions

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You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You may enrol in a postgraduate course (that is a 700-, 800- or 900-level course) if you meet the prerequisites for that course and have been admitted to a qualification which lists the course in its schedule.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Explain the underlying principles of lean management, the stages of the DMAIC improvement methodology, and key concepts and terms in Lean Six Sigma.
  • 2 Measure and evaluate production, service delivery and performance measurement systems in order to determine their capability.
  • 3 Define and map organisational processes to identify problems and areas for improvement.
  • 4 Apply a range of statistically based improvement methodologies towards the on-going elimination of unwanted process variation.
  • 5 Design and develop production and service delivery systems that maximise customer value while minimising waste.
  • 6 Work effectively within teams to identify process problems and determine appropriate solutions.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 10%
Participation 2 3 4 6 10%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 30%
Participation 1 5 6 10%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 40%
Participation 1 2 3 4 5 6 0%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.