ELRT 1005: Introduction to Lean Six Sigma
Effective date
September 2020
Department
Electronics Repair Technology
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students will be introduced to the Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma methodology and apply their knowledge to transactional and operational processes, as well as products. Additionally, learners will be able to identify root causes of moderately complex problems, and find and implement solutions.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the Lean, Six Sigma, or Lean Six Sigma methodology
- Identify root causes of moderately complex problems
- Find and implement solutions to problems
- Explain Project Management using the DMAIC Model
- Identify the “define” and “measure” phases
- Explain Measurement System Analysis
- Describe analyzing data: value streams and dealing with variations
- Identify the “improve” and “control” phases
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodology to transactional and operational processes, and products
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Total Hours: 25
Instructional Strategies
Daily instructional time is divided equally between classroom activity and practical workshop experience
Classroom activity consists of lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises that provide a practical working knowledge of concepts discussed. Extensive workshop experience is provided to reinforce theoretical concepts, develop hand skills and achieve familiarity with a variety of electronic equipment and apparatus.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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40
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4 quizzes worth 10% each
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Other
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30
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Case study
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Final Exam
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30
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Course topics
- Overview of Six Sigma
- The evaluation process
- Define phase
- Measure phase
- Analyze phase
- Improve phase
- Control phase
- Process mapping
- Toyota production system leadership values and Lean enterprise culture
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.