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The Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing and Quality Management is designed to provide individuals planning to pursue careers in the manufacturing sector. The course content developed under the guidance of a panel of leading industry experts covers the specific technical know-how, managerial knowledge, skills, and attitudes demanded by the industry today whilst providing students with an industry-recognized certification of excellence in manufacturing and quality management. This is a cutting-edge qualification that aims to develop both the hard and soft skills of participants to manage their own sphere of activity and lead innovation and change in their workplaces. Thereby resulting in process excellence and productivity for their employers and successful career initiation as well as progression for the participants. The programme is designed for one academic year of guided and assisted learning to consist of classroom teaching, take-home assignments and a practical industrial project. 

Department
Department
PRODUCTIVITY & QUALITY CENTER
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus
Level
Level
Advanced Diploma Programmes
Method
Method
Part Time / Weekend
Duration
Duration
1 Year
Medium
Medium
English

Entry Requirements

Any of the following entry requirements will be accepted

  • A bachelor’s degree and employed

  • G.C.E A/L qualification with more than 3 years of working experience in the relevant field

  • G.C.E O/L qualification with more than 5 years of working experience in the relevant field

  • Advanced Certificate (SLQF level 2, NVQ level 4) offered by a recognized institute with more than 1 year of working experience in the relevant field

  • One year foundation course and employed in the relevant field

Commencement

  • Colombo – 06th April 2025


 

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure
  • Course Fee: LKR 250,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000

 

Student Loan Facilities are available from BOC, NSB and NDB Banks. Send us an inquiry to ask about payment plans and loan facilities

*Subject to change without prior notice. Conditions apply.

Course Structure and Modules

  • Introduction to Productivity and LEAN

  • Managing New Technology and Industry 4.0

  • Analytical Thinking with Statistical Tools

  • Key decisions in Operations Management

  • Project Management

  • Managing and Improving Team Performance

  • Introduction to costing for Operations

  • Introduction to Six Sigma

  • Total Quality Management and ISO 9001:2015 Compliance

  • Minitab Applications for Manufacturing Processes

  • Industrial Lean Project and Presentation (Core Module)