Statistical Process Control
The updated GFSI standards have strengthened their requirements for statistical process control (SPC).
Two Course Options;
- Statistical Process Control (4 hr Course)
- Statistical Process Control & Average Quantity System – (6 hr Course)
1/2 day course
Taught by Industry Experts
Gain Real World Skills
Statistical Process Control – 4 Hour Course
SPC is a useful tool to improve quality consistency, reduce waste and evaluate whether processes are able to produce in-specification products.
Statistical Process Control & Average Quantity System – 6 Hours
The average quantity system (AQS) is a regulated method of labelled weight or volume compliance that allows manufacturers to reduce overpack. Requirements and methods of implementation including sampling will be discussed.
This course focuses on practical ways of implementing SPC and AQS in an easy to follow format. Student exercises are used to reinforce learnings.
SPC Course
Presented skills:
• Ability to gather data and represent it in statistically meaningful way.
• Recognising normal distributions.
• Understanding of basic data transformations.
• Ability to define the shape of data distribution through measure of central tendency and spread.
• Ability to convert calculated data into process control charts.
• Ability to interpret control charts.
• Understanding of process control indices and the ability to calculate these measures.
Presented knowledge:
• SPC processes.
• Data distribution and transformation to enable statistical evaluation.
• Transforming non-normal data distributions before analysis.
• Interpreting distribution shape.
• Constructing process control charts and interpretation of output.
• Analysing process control indices.
• Overview of six sigma.
• SPC implementation.
SPC & AQS Course
Presented skills:
• Ability to gather data and represent it in statistically meaningful way.
• Recognising normal distributions.
• Understanding of basic data transformations.
• Ability to define the shape of data distribution through measure of central tendency and spread.
• Ability to convert calculated data into process control charts.
• Ability to interpret control charts.
• Understanding of process control indices and the ability to calculate these measures.
• Ability to interpret NMI requirements.
• Understanding of correction factors and sampling plans.
Presented knowledge:
• SPC processes.
• Data distribution and transformation to enable statistical evaluation.
• Transforming non-normal data distributions before analysis.
• Interpreting distribution shape.
• Constructing process control charts and interpretation of output.
• Analysing process control indices.
• Overview of six sigma.
• SPC implementation.
• Ability to apply Average Quantity Requirements.
Upon successful completion of assessment, a certificate of completion will be awarded.
This Course is perfect for all Quality Professionals
There are no Prerequisites
What accreditation or recognition does this course have?
This course is accredited and leads to the units of competency as outlined in the Achievement section.
Does this course have any assessment requirements?
As an accredited course, this course contains assessment requirements. The course contains a series of in-class assessment activities designed to reinforce the key skills and knowledge outcomes and also has a post course assessment requirement.
What are the terms and conditions for this course?
You can find a copy of the terms and conditions as well as a copy of the Student Handbook. The student handbook is a comprehensive summary of student rights and obligations.
How do I access my certificate?
Your Statement of Attendance will be sent to you on completion of the course. If the course has a Statement or a Certificate of Attainment you will be emailed this as a pdf on successful completion of all course assessment requirements. This will take up to 28 days once attainment of the relevant units of competency is confirmed by the assessor.
To whom do I contact in case of any query regarding any of the courses?
For any course-related queries, please email customer support at training@qualityassociates.com.au
Do I need access to a workplace to complete the assessment requirements for this course?
No, all assessments are included in this course.
What other courses are relevant to this course?
There are a range of other courses that are relevant to this course and food safety. These include: Principles and Applications of HACCP, Allergen Management, Traceability, Cleaning and Sanitation, Pest Control, Implementing Foreign Body Controls, each of these are available in an online format as well as in-house training, and as public, classroom-based training where appropriate.
- Principles and Applications of HACCP
- Allergen Management
- Recall Management
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Pest Control
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