KUM662 - CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT KUM662 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 7
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Observation
Field Trip
Team/Group Work
Role Play
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Demonstration
Experiment
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Problem Solving
Brain Storming
Project Design/Management
Other: individual study  
Instructor (s)To be determined by TSE and the department 
Course objectiveThe objective of this course is to develop skills for effective certification of management systems, inspection agencies, laboratories and products within the framework of CE certification and ISO 17021, ISO 17025, ISO 17065 standards.  
Learning outcomes
  1. Certify inspection agencies internationally within the framework of ISO 17020
  2. Certify the systems internationally within the framework of ISO 17021
  3. Certify the laboratories internationally within the framework of ISO 17025
  4. Certify products internationally within the framework of ISO 17065
  5. Explain the Principles of Quality Management System
  6. Explain the principles of conformity assessment (certification) and acquire the necessary qualifications for conformity assessment
  7. Prepare for, plan, perform and report conformity assessment (certification)
  8. ? Prepare non-compliance report ? Perform corrective actions and follow-up studies ? Discuss the concepts of conformity assessment ? Distinguish the differences and similarities between different conformity assessment methods
Course Content? Conformity assessment (certification, certification) concepts and their historical development
? Conformity assessment (certification, certification) Principles
? Types for conformity assessment (certification, certification)
? Qualifications of conformity assessment (certification, certification) officers
? Plan for conformity assessment (certification, certification)
? Performing Conformity assessment (certification, certification) and Reporting
? Preparation of Non-compliance report
? Corrective actions and follow-up studies (certification, certification)
? Practical Studies
 
References? TS EN ISO/IEC 17000 / April 2006
Conformity assessment - Terms, definitions and general principles
? TS EN ISO/IEC 17011/April 2006
Conformity assessment - General Conditions for accreditation bodies which accredit conformity assessment bodies of the
? TS EN ISO/IEC 17020/June 2012
General criteria for the operation of inspection agencies of various types
? TS EN ISO/IEC 17021/June 2012
? Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies providing certification and auditing of management systems auditing
? TS EN ISO/IEC 17024/December 2012
Conformity assessment - General requirements for bodies providing certification of staff
? TS EN ISO/IEC 17025/April 2012
General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
? TS EN ISO/IEC 17065/December 2012
Conformity assessment bodies- requirements for certified products, processes and services
? TSE training notes
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General Information about the scope of Conformity assessment (certification)
Week 2Conformity assessment (certification, certification) concepts and their historical development
Week 3Principles of Conformity assessment (certification, certification)
Week 4Declaration of Conformity according to ISO 17020
Week 5Declaration of Conformity according to ISO 17021
Week 6Declaration of Conformity according to ISO 17025
Week 7Declaration of Conformity according to ISO 17065
Week 8Midterm Exam
Week 9Qualifications of Conformity Assessment Officers Practical Study
Week 10Types of Conformity Assessment System and Conformity Assessment
Week 11Preparation for Conformity Assessment, Practical Study
Week 12Planning for Conformity Assessment Practical Study
Week 13Performing Conformity Assessment and Reporting Implementation, Practical Study
Week 14Nonconformity Report Writing, Practical Study
Week 15Study for the final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project120
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)13565
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project14040
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)12323
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload30111210

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Reach the necessary knowledge and methods within the scope of Quality and Conformity Assessment Engineering through scientific research; evaluate knowledge and methods; utilize and implement them during quality monitoring, conformity assessment and quality improvement processes with a system point of view.     X
2. Implement engineering tools and modeling techniques for the innovative design, development, analysis and improvement of quality that integrates man, machine, material and knowledge.     X
3. Determine the national and international standards of products, processes and systems and prepare the necessary documentation.     X
4. Develop measurement systems to assess the conformity of products and systems and implement them.    X
5. Develop and plan projects for quality improvement, conformity assessment and standard determination; monitor, control and evaluate projects in progress.     X
6. Evaluate the data obtained from systems through the analysis with advanced methods; complete limited and missing data within the scope of quality and conformity engineering through scientific methods.   X  
7. Report and present studies, projects, outcomes/results and evaluations on the design, development, analysis, planning, monitoring and improvement of quality systems.     X
8. Effectively utilize computer software, information systems, information and communication technology related with quality and conformity engineering. X    
9. Are aware of the professional responsibility, describe the technological, economic and environmental effects of the quality and conformity assessment engineering applications, work as an individual independently and as a team member having an understanding of the scientific and institutional ethical values, take responsibility and lead the team.     X
10. Are aware of the up-to-date quality and conformity assessment engineering applications, follow the necessary literature within the scope of quality and conformity assessment engineering; have the competency to reach knowledge in a foreign language, to quote and implement them     X

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