Module Details

Module Code: MANU7014
Title: Lean Sigma GB Project
Long Title: Lean Sigma Green Belt Project
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2014/15 ( September 2014 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5400 - Manufacturing Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: For this module, the student will identify a process improvement opportunity. The student will use the DMAIC methodolgy and apply Lean Sigma principles for the purposes of achieving stated goals. The student will present the tools used, results achieved and lessons learnt as part of the project undertaking.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify process improvement opportunities and develop a Problem statement and project Goal
LO2 Develop and apply measurement tools to gather & analyse data
LO3 Use the DMAIC approach, as part of a team, to develop solutions to problems statements
LO4 Communicate Project goals, tools used and results by way of oral presentations and written report
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Project Selection
Review of project opportunities and development of project goals
Project Development
Selection of team. Review of problem statement. DMAIC methods and tools. Generation of measures. Analysis of data. Development and implementation of solutions.
Project Closure
Review of results. Development of Controls. AAR, lessons Learnt
Communication
Develoment of presentations. Team communication. Generation of reports, details of the application of the DMAIC methodology, tools used & lessons learnt.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Problem & Goal Statement
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Project implemetation & Results
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Evaluation of initiative, application and decision making
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Report details project undertaken including: objectives, methods,results, controls and lessons learned.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class instruction Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Project Mentoring Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project development Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based instruction Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Project Mentoring Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project Development Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thomas Pyzdek. (2003), The Six Sigma project planner, McGraw Hill Professional, [ISBN: 9780071425551].
  • John Bicheno, Matthias Holweg,. (2009), The Lean Toolbox 4th Edition, 4. PICSIE, [ISBN: 9780954124458].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BGSCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Global Supply Chain Management 2 Elective
CR_ELSGB_7 Certificate in Lean Sigma Green Belt for Service and Operational Productivity Improvement 1 Mandatory