Certificate
(12 Credit Hours)
Program Manager
Samuel Aldrich
941-408-1417
AldricS@SCF.edu
This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program under the Quality specialization. The content includes but is not limited to the concepts, theories and tools of the Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma as used in the manufacturing and services industries. The programs covers the methods used in Lean and Six Sigma such as continuous flow, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Kaizen, process mapping, the 5 S’s, total productive maintenance (TPM), cellular manufacturing, self-directed work teams, the Kanban system, design for manufacturing and value steam mapping.
Program Goals
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
- Demonstrate proficiency in lean manufacturing/production.
- Demonstrate proficiency in developing self-directed work teams.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the tools of lean manufacturing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic Six Sigma concepts.