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ETSC 540 - Work Design and Facilities Layout


Description:
Analysis of work process requirements and translation into work designs, and into space, layout, and adjacency requirements. Optimization of throughput, efficiency, workflow, safety, health, and usability. Integration of material handling, storage systems, and mechanical systems. Formerly IET 540, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Design the layout of production workspaces and equipment, using the least amount of space that will still achieve optimum production workflow.
  • Incorporate adjacency requirements between and among administrative offices, production areas, and service departments.
  • Identify the types of material handling systems and equipment that are required to facilitate a work process and select equipment to meet the needs of the work to be performed.
  • Integrate material handling systems and building electromechanical systems into the design of a work process and the layout of the facility for that process.
  • Design a manufacturing workstation that satisfies production demands while adhering to ergonomic principles that protect the workers’ safety and health.
  • Develop time standards.
  • Assign tasks to workstations, balance the work line, and optimize throughput.
  • Identify issues that require the application of human-factors and ergonomics principles, and the use of safety and health guards, and they will be able to select appropriate measures to address the concerns.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/16/2013

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