CON2190 Manufacturing Systems

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students investigate the nature of manufacturing systems used to produce durable goods.
Prerequisite: None
Parameters: Access to in-school and community resources related to manufacturing.
Supporting courses: CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials

Outcomes The student will:

1 describe current production systems used to manufacture durable goods
- 1.1 describe the development of modern manufacturing from its early roots in the domestic, cottage and factory systems
- 1.2 explain the advantages and disadvantages of a strong manufacturing base in a community
- 1.3 describe the operations of a typical manufacturing system’s input requirements, types of processes and outputs, as well as its feedback mechanisms
- 1.4 research a manufacturing company and describe its:
  - 1.4.1 organizational structure
  - 1.4.2 methods of decision making
  - 1.4.3 methods of financing
  - 1.4.4 training practices
  - 1.4.5 research and development
  - 1.4.6 marketing practices
- 1.5 explain how manufacturing is being altered by the global economy and the use of technology
2 identify the lines of communication and decision making in a typical production system
- 2.1 show how a typical manufacturer is able to:
  - 2.1.1 increase productivity
  - 2.1.2 provide for choice
  - 2.1.3 reduce skill level requirements
  - 2.1.4 reduce costs per unit produced
3 explain how the production of durable goods is being altered by the effects of technology and the global economy
- 3.1 describe how computer-assisted manufacturing, just-in-time and total quality management systems increase:
  - 3.1.1 productivity
  - 3.1.2 quality
  - 3.1.3 profitability
- 3.2 explain why manufacturers are interested in locating near:
  - 3.2.1 skilled population bases
  - 3.2.2 resources
  - 3.2.3 markets
- 3.3 describe the place that organized labour has in manufacturing
4 demonstrate basic competencies
- 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 4.1.1 communicate
  - 4.1.2 manage information
  - 4.1.3 use numbers
  - 4.1.4 think and solve problems
- 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 4.2.2 be responsible
  - 4.2.3 be adaptable
  - 4.2.4 learn continuously
  - 4.2.5 work safely
- 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 4.3.1 work with others
  - 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 5.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 5.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities