IMO 104 Quality Assurance
This course introduces the concepts of quality assurance activities, documentation, and inspection practices in the food industry. Apprentices interpret machine operation manuals and learn to perform safety checks to ensure that machines are ready to come online and safety devices are operating correctly. They explain how to read common measurement devices like pressure and temperature gauges, flow meters, fluid gauges, and voltage and current meters. They describe how to compare machine readings with standard operating procedures to determine if machines are performing within specifications. They learn to use their senses to observe machine operation and vibration, determine if machines are operating correctly, and recognize symptoms of malfunction. They also learn when to shut machines down and will explain and perform lockout processes. Apprentices perform quality checks and inspect materials and product/process at all stages to ensure they meet specifications. Finally, they describe how to take corrective actions to restore or maintain quality.
Distribution
Career Training
Area of Study:
Apprenticeship
Instructional Mode:
Hybrid