University Of Pretoria Total Quality Management

University Of Pretoria Total Quality Management

University Of Pretoria Total Quality Management, The national quality policy focuses on quality of product (in which the SABS and many research institutions are active), quality or organisation (the area in which NPI and  SABEF are active) and quality of life. This programme provides the fundamentals for the above which includes QWL (quality of work life) issues ) environmental, occupational health and other factors).
Total quality management (TQM) is a strategic necessity. It can have a definite effect on savings on the input  costs of an enterprise. This is why many companies believe that quality is “free”. Besides cost-route benefits, TQM also promotes many market-route benefits. Suitably trained personnel are a prerequisite, and in a pursuit of this objective, the Centre for Business Management has developed this TQM programme to provide training for those people in such enterprises and employees concerned with quality.
The programme offers a comprehensive package that covers the full range of quality concepts. The dynamic nature of business management and the correlation between quality practices and corporate performance, require that the total spectrum of quality improvement concepts be covered. These concepts include SPC, TQC, QA, JIT, TPM, KAIZEN, QFD, and SABS ISO 900:2000, ISO 14000 and OHSAS 18000. The programme is endorsed by SASQ (South Africa Society for Quality) and supported by SAQI ( South African Quality Institute).
Duration of the programme
Twelve (12) months
Registration requirements 
A National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification or succesful completion of the Unisa Course in Basics of TQM (Code: 7181-1).

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