This is a one-day non-credit course offered through the Workforce Solutions department of JSCC. Non-credit courses are not eligible for financial aid, and college admission is not required.
This one-day seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to Statistical Process Control (SPC). Participants will learn the fundamental concepts, tools, and techniques necessary to monitor and improve process performance. This course is designed for individuals in quality assurance, operations, engineering, and management who seek to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of statistical process control
- Identify common and special causes of variation
- Construct and interpret control charts (X-bar, R, p, c)
- Calculate process capability indices (Cp, Cpk)
- Apply SPC techniques to improve process performance
- Utilize SPC tools to make data-driven decisions
Who Should Attend:
- Quality Assurance Managers and Engineers
- Operations Managers and Supervisors
- Production and Manufacturing Personnel
- Engineers and Technicians
- Anyone interested in improving process efficiency and quality
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Statistical Process Control
- Definition and purpose of SPC
- Key concepts: variation, common causes, special causes
- Control Charts
- Construction and interpretation of X-bar and R charts
- Construction and interpretation of p and c charts
- Process Capability Analysis
- Calculating process capability indices (Cp, Cpk)
- Assessing process performance and identifying improvement opportunities
- Practical Applications of SPC
- Case studies and real-world examples
Hands-on exercises and simulations
Cost of Course: $425
McWherter Center - 37 Alumni Drive