2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

29B I Subject Details
Content
Predetermined Motion Time Standard Systems.
Master Standard Data (MSDj.
Modular Arrangement of Predetermined Time Standard (MDDAPTSj.
Alpha-Mnemonic Coding System.
Standard Data System.
VBJ383
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Facility layout and Workplace
Design
To provide the learner with the relevant knowledge and skills to be able to plan a facility
layout and workplace design, for a given context, in an operations management
environment
Content
Facility layout and workplace design.
Layoutlechniques.
Work environments.
OH&S Legislation & Practice.
VBJ384
Project Management
40 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: VBK255, NCS015
Aims & Objectives
The purpose ofthis module is to provide the learner with the necessary knowledge and
skills required to manage resources and complete projects, including eCommerce
projects, within the specified parameter of operations management
Content
Project management
eCommerce project management
Planning, scheduling, controlling.
Documentation against project criteria: purpose, performance, budget, time,
benefits.
Project planning software.
Decision, planning & control models.
Communication systems and networks.
Milestones.
Total quality management
Performance Evaluation and Review Techniques (PERT).
Charts: gantt charts, histograms, time bar diagrams.
VBJ386
Computer Applications for
Operations Management
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: NOSI16, NOS222
Aims & Objectives
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to use software packages in an
operations management context.
Content
Operating systems.
Batch and multi-tasking operating systems: job scheduling, buffering, spooling,
access.
Software packages.
Purpose of software.
Features of software.
Comparison of software.
Hardware requirements.
Staffing requirements.
Impact of potential software on business.
Terminology associated with software package.
Correct software operating processes.
Sources of assistance.
Application of software.
VBJ387
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Maintenance Management
To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to maintain system and machine
reliability by implementing repair and preventative maintenance strategies.
Content
Definitions.
Potential impact of system and/or machine failure on business.
Parts replacement policies.
Benefits of planned repair programs.
Definition - preventative maintenance.
Preventative maintenance strategies.
Benefits of preventative maintenance.
Definition - predictive maintenance.
Calculations to determine predictive maintenance.
Benefits of predictive maintenance.
Factors contributing to machinery and equipmentfailure.
Measurements used to determine system reliability.
Methods to improve machine and equipment reliability.
Sound maintenance management - principles and practices.
Theories of maintenance management
Features of the different maintenance management approaches.
Centralised maintenance.
Decentralised maintenance.
Contract maintenance.
Advantages and disadvantages.
Appropriate applications of different maintenance management systems.
Methods to calculate maintenance capacity.
VBJ389
Statistical and Estimating
Techniques
40 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: VBJ373, NAP720, NAP721 .
Aims & Objectives
To provide the learner with the necessary knowledge and skills to understand and apply
the concepts of statistical and estimating techniques to establish time standards of
measurement
Content
Activity Sampling.
Group Timing Technique.
Multi-Machine Assignments.
Standard Data Systems.
VBJ391
50 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: TDTF397 A
Aims & Objectives
Industry Project Practicum
To provide the lea mer with the ability to integrate the theoretical knowledge and the
practical skills of Operations Management in a 'real work' situation.
Content
Operations management context.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002