Workforce Training Consortium
(# 800.500)

 

 

Course Title: Introduction to SPC 

Prerequisites: None

Course Length and Maximum Class Size:
16 Classroom hours given in (8) 2 hour classes. Maximum class size is 20.

Objective: Attendees should leave with an understanding of the general principles of SPC.

Content:
  • Session 1 Background and history
  • Session 2 Why use SPC
    • Prevention vs. Detection
    • Inspection
    • Variation
  • Session 3 Problem solving tools
    • Brainstorming
    • Flow charts
    • Cause and Effect diagram
  • Session 4 Problem solving tools
    • Scatter diagram
    • Histogram
    • Run charts
    • Control charts
    • Check sheets
  • Session 5 Math skills
    • Use of hand held computer
    • Rounding rules
    • Rule of significant
    • Digits
    • Sample problems
  • Session 6 Basic scaling and charting
    • X axis, Y axis
    • Numerical labels
    • Charting Practice
    • Formula practice
    • Interpretation of data
  • Session 7 Practice
    • Out of control conditions
  • Session 8 Review

Beneficial to: Operators or anyone working with a process responsible for quality control

Equipment Needed for instruction: Overhead Projector and scientific calculators.