BN4420 Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

BN4420: Quality and Environmental Management Systems - University of Central Lancashire

Learning Outcome 1. Demonstrate a wide knowledge of quality and environmental practices and their application in the workplace.

Learning Outcome 2. Plan, design, measure and propose amendments where required to quality and environmental management systems and processes.

Learning Outcome 3. Apply the relevant Acts, Regulations and best practice to design and implementation phases, with regard to the duties and responsibilities the legislation places on respective parties.

Learning Outcome 4. Analyse working situations, develop and apply strategies which ensure effective management of international codes of practice and legislation.

Assignment Tasks

Prepare a report answering all of the following questions.

Question 1.Explain the basic philosophy behind quality management systems, including the contributions quality management pioneers.

Question 2.Provide an analysis of the main quality improvement tools that an organisation may use to improve quality, including illustrations where appropriate

Question 3.Describe the requirements of the ISO 9001:2015 standard and evaluate the application of these within organisations as an appropriate quality management system (QMS)

Question 4.Explain what is meant by independent third party certification to the ISO 9001:2015 standard and how organisations can become certified. Your answer should include comments highlighting the roles of UK statutory and professional organisations in the certification process.