Sustainable quality management in the textile industry (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Management of 9001 and 14001 standards
Product safety and CE certification
Continuous improvement
Industrial development and sustainability
Use of metrics for business analysis
Definitions of quality
Audit tools to assess and improve operations (in-house development, outsourcing)
Traceability

22.1.2025 16:30- 18:00 online
1.2. 2025 9:00 -16:00 online/at the TAI school building,
2.2.2025 8:00-14:00 online/local meeting at the TAI school building,
12.2.2025 16:30 - 18:00 online

Objective

After completing the course the student
-masters the principles and application of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
-understands product safety requirements and the CE certification process.
-can apply continuous improvement methods.
-knowledge of industrial development and sustainability
-knows how to use metrics to analyse business principles.
-understands the different definitions of quality and their importance.
-can use auditing tools to evaluate and improve operations.
-understands the importance of traceability and how to implement it.

Materials

Materials provided by the educator on ItsLearning.

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises, and independent study

Exam schedules

None.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

Learning by doing, flipped learning, innovation pedagogy.

The course takes into account the principles of sustainable development from an economic, environmental and social perspective, thus promoting responsible and sustainable business practices.

Completion alternatives

The course can also be attended entirely by distance learning if the student has the necessary equipment.

Student workload

Preliminary task(s) (pass/fail)
Hourly assignments, (pass/fail)
Preparation of a responsibility audit plan for a supplier audit (subcontracting) -- group work (pass/fail)
Individual assignment 1-5, 50% of the course grade
Learning diary 1-5, 50% of the course grade

Evaluation methods and criteria

Preliminary task(s) (pass/fail)
Hourly assignments, (pass/fail)
Preparation of a responsibility audit plan for a supplier audit (subcontracting) -- group work (pass/fail)
Individual assignment 1-5, 50% of the course grade
Learning diary 1-5, 50% of the course grade

In addition to the knowledge base, the evaluation of the report will focus on the knowledge of academic conventions (such as writing style and tone, text structure, correct citation technique including in-text references and bibliography), depth of coverage.

Failed (0)

The tasks have not been returned successfully.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Practice
- plans and carries out work independently
- works cooperatively and constructively in interaction situations
- copes independently with common problem-solving situations
- uses and applies the information required for the job in a versatile and well-founded manner
- identifies his/her strengths and areas for improvement

Reporting
A comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices (shared and own material choices)
Understanding and applying the subject matter in a variety of ways.
Clear and logical presentation of selected issues, conclusions and own reflection. Applying theory to practice and giving practical examples.
->Learning diary demonstrates some critical thinking and activity

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- plans and carries out work independently
- works cooperatively and constructively in interaction situations
- copes independently with routine problem-solving situations
- uses and applies the knowledge required for the job in a versatile and well-founded manner
- identifies own strengths and areas for development

Reporting
A comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices (shared and own material choices)
Understanding and applying the subject matter in a variety of ways.
Clear and logical presentation of selected issues, conclusions and own reflection. Applying theory to practice and giving practical examples.
->Learning diary demonstrates strong critical thinking and activity

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Practice
- plan and carry out work independently, taking into account other actors
- works cooperatively and constructively in challenging interaction situations
- applies the knowledge required for the job in problem-solving situations in a versatile and critical manner
- makes well-founded proposals for development in the context of the work and the environment in which own works
- understands the importance of their work as part of a broader context

Reporting
An extensive and comprehensive review of relevant information and justification of choices (shared and own material choices).
Understanding and comprehensive and critical application of the issues:
Clear and logical presentation of the main points, rich reasoning and own reflection. A sound application of theory to practice and a clear demonstration of practical examples.
-> The Learning Diary demonstrates excellent, strong critical thinking and activity

Further information

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