Quality System Audits (FSI-XAK)

Academic year 2022/2023
Supervisor: doc. Ing. Róbert Jankových, CSc.  
Supervising institute: ÚVSSR all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The main purpose of the course Ammunition Quality is to teach students to understand the principles and techniques for planning, organizing and conducting a quality management systems audit. The graduates are acquainted with the rules for the management of an audit programme, planning, conducting and evaluation of an internal audit of the management system. He/she is also familiarised with current requirements for the auditor and audit team competence as well as for their evaluation.
Learning outcomes and competences:
The subject of Quality system audits enables the graduates to acquire knowledge about the principles and techniques for planning, organizing and conducting a management systems audit. Students learn to manage an audit programme, plan and conduct an internal audit of the management system. He/she is also familiarised with current requirements for the auditor and audit team competence.
Prerequisites:
General mechanical engineering knowledge.
Course contents:

The graduate will acquire the necessary overview about the principles and techniques for planning, organizing and conducting a quality management systems audit. Student will learn to manage an audit programme, plan conduct and evaluate an internal audit of the management system. He/she is acquainted with current requirements for the auditor and audit team competence and their evaluation. General audit requirements (ČSN ISO 19011); Specific requirements of the subject of the audit; Practical examples of technological processes.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. According to the possibility of teaching can be organized lectures for students by practitioners and excursions to companies focused on activities related to the course content.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Credit is awarded based on final test (50%) and semester project (50%). It is graded on the ECTS grading scale.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at lectures is voluntary, however recommended. Credit is awarded based on final test and semester project.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

  1. Course content, introduction to auditing.

  2. Audits of management systems. Basic terms and definitions. Comprehensions auditing.

  3. Types of audits. Internal audits, supplier audits, third-party audits.

  4. Internal audit process, external audit process (process approach, planned audits, audit criteria).

  5. Audit program. Audit program management process (specific requirements of audit areas).

  6. Auditing. Characteristic activities during audits (examples of technological and special processes).

  7. Information collection and verification process.

  8. Methods of analysis of results, preparation of audit conclusions (examples of technological and special processes).).

  9. Preparation and distribution of audit reports (examples of technological and special processes).

  10. Completion of audit (examples of technological and special processes).

  11. Carrying out follow-up audit. Corrective actions and final evaluation (examples of technological and special processes).

  12. Competence of auditors. Evaluation criteria for auditors.

  13. Methods of auditors evaluation. Conducting evaluations of auditors. The process of maintaining and improving the competencies of auditors. 
Literature - fundamental:
1. RUSSELL, J. P. The ASQ auditing handbook: principles, implementation, and use. 4th ed. Milwaukee, Wis.: ASQ Quality Press, 2013. ISBN 978-0873898478.
2. Kagermann, H. and all. Internal Audit Handbook. Berlin: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2008. ISBN 978-3-540-70886-5
3. Dvořáček, J. Interní audit a kontrola (2. přepracované a doplněné vydání). Praha: vydavatelství C. H. Beck, 2003. ISBN: 978-80-7179-805-3
4. Kafka, T. Průvodce pro interní audit a risk management. Praha: vydavatelství C. H. Beck, 2009. ISBN: 978-80-7400-121-5
5. MITRA, Amitava. Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, 4th Edition. 4. vydání. USA: WILEY, 2016. ISBN 978-1-118-70514-8.
6. RUSSELL, J. P. The quality audit handbook: principles, implementation, and use. 2nd ed. Milwaukee, Wis.: ASQ Quality Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0873894609.
7.

BHATTACHARYYA, Bijoy a Doloi BISWANATH. Modern Machining Technology : Advanced, Hybrid, Micro Machining and Super Finishing Technology. San Diego, United States: Elsevier Science Publishing Co, 2020. ISBN 9780128128947.
8.

GRZESIK, Wit. Advanced machining processes of metallic materials: theory, modelling and applications. Second edition. Boston: Elsevier, [2017]. ISBN 978-0-444-63711-6.
9.

KULKARNI, Suhas. Robust process development and scientific molding: theory and practice. 2. vydání. Cincinnati: Hanser Publications, [2017]. ISBN 978-1-56990-587-6.
Literature - recommended:
1. Russell, J. P. The Internal Auditing Pocket Guide: Preparing, Performing, Reporting, and Follow-up. Milwaukee: ASQ Quality Press, 2007. ISBN 978-0-87389-710-5
2. Fiala, A. a jiní. Management procesů. Praha: Verlag Dashöfer, 2006-2011.
3.

CHILDS, Thomas. Metal machining: theory and applications. New York: Wiley, 2000. ISBN 034069159x.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
CŽV full-time study CZV Bases of Mechanical Engineering -- GCr 3 Compulsory 1 1 W
N-KSB-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- GCr 3 Compulsory 2 1 W