Course Overview
This course explores the key requirements of a quality management system using the ISO 9000 International Standards for quality management and quality assurance systems. The series consists of ISO 9000, 9001 and 9004. In addition, the course will define and explain the current ISO 9001:2015 standard with emphasis on the high-level clauses of Annex SL. Topics include the purpose and requirements of the ISO Standards, assessment of existing company operations relating to the standards, and steps required for implementation and registration to the ISO 9001 Standard.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$585.25
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Provide an introduction to the ISO 9000 International Standards for Quality Management and Quality Assurance.
- Comprehend the relationship between the series of ISO 9000 standards.
- Describe the objective of ISO 9000 and its relation to Quality Management.
- Define the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard.
- Interpret the common elements of implementation and the assessment process.
- Recognise the key enhancements introduced through ISO 9001:2015 vs earlier versions of the standard.
- Understand how risk-based thinking can be applied to a Quality Management System.
- Recognise the Annex structured layer framework and its application.
- Preparation steps for an ISO 9001:2015 internal or external audit.
- Utilize the ISO 9000 Standards for Quality Improvement.
Effective as of Winter 2020
Related Programs
Quality Management Systems (OPMT 3306) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Management Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Quality and Process Management
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of OPMT 3306 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 30964
Dates
Sep 07 - Nov 23 Loading
- CRN 30964
- $585.25 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Sandra Amador
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. The exams will be ON CAMPUS in person as follows: Midterm-Tuesday, Oct 13 at 1830-2030 and Final exam on Monday, Nov 23 at 1830-2030
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