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General Production

The purpose of production is to fulfil the needs of people. Therefore it is a process used to produce goods or services for people. The production process consists of different inputs such as labour, raw materials, machinery, capital, energy, etc., transformed by the production department. This transformation should occur so that the supply will meet the demand, in the most economical manner possible. 

This course looks at the concepts that could be considered important in the introduction to production management.

Modules

Introduction to Production Management

Factory Layout

Related Disciplines / Functions

Role of Costing in Production

Production Planning and Production Control

Material Management and Inventory Control

Quality Control

Work Study

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in General Production.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
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General Production

The purpose of production is to fulfil the needs of people. Therefore it is a process used to produce goods or services for people. The production process consists of different inputs such as labour, raw materials, machinery, capital, energy, etc., transformed by the production department. This transformation should occur so that the supply will meet the demand, in the most economical manner possible. 

This course looks at the concepts that could be considered important in the introduction to production management.

Modules

Introduction to Production Management

Factory Layout

Related Disciplines / Functions

Role of Costing in Production

Production Planning and Production Control

Material Management and Inventory Control

Quality Control

Work Study

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

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Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in General Production.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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