Learning Outcomes

What is Reliability Engineering?

Reliability and Its Role in Improving Equipment Quality

Reliability and Redundancy

Lesson Summary

This module explains reliability engineering and its importance in ensuring the quality of the products. It also explains the main principles of reliability, along with the methods that ensure a product's reliability. It also looks at the concepts of reliability and redundancy in production management and different types of maintenance as well.

Stress-Strength Analysis and Distribution Curves

Design for Reliability (DfR) and Common Mechanical Failures

HALT/HASS Testing

In this module, you will learn about different graphs, analyses, and testing incorporated in reliability engineering techniques. It also explains the importance of Design for Reliability and common mechanical failures in mechanical products. The module also discusses HALT/HASS testing briefly.

Reliability Engineering (RE) Fundamentals - Enhanced Performance Level - Course Assessment

Learn about reliability engineering, and how it can help build and sustain quality products for manufacturers.

Reliability Engineering Fundamentals - Enhanced Performance Levels

Manufacturers find it very difficult to ensure that only the products with top notch quality make their way to the market. However, one of the various ways they can ensure their products' quality is reliability engineering. Reliability engineering is a set of principles and practices that help them ensure their products' sustainability longer than their anticipated life. This course will help you understand this concept more deeply and robustly.

Protecting the Marine Environment

Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

UNCLOS on Marine Pollution

Effects of Pollution of Air by Ships

This module discusses the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to the use of the world's oceans, establishing guidelines for businesses, the environment, as well as the management of marine natural resources. This module also discusses the major conventions formed to curb marine pollution and regulate the use of the world's oceans by individual states.

Important Articles and Protocols of MARPOL

MARPOL Annexes

MARPOL Amendments

This module highlights the definitions, applications, port state control as well as reports contained in the articles and protocols of the MARPOL. This module also covers the MARPOL convention that was incorporated to address pollution at sea and in coastal waters as well as the adoption and enforced dates of the MARPOL convention. The tabulated structure and adopted date of the MARPOL conventions will also be covered in this module.

Introduction to MARPOL Annex VI on Air

Definitions, Application and Exemptions

Ozone-Depleting Substances and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and Volatile Organic Compounds

Incineration and Reception Facilities

Fuel Oil Availability and Quality

Special Areas and PSSAs

Energy Efficiency on Ships

This module discusses the concepts, applications, exemptions, and regulations for the prevention of air pollution from ships. This module also highlights the protocols guiding the emission of Ozone-Depleting Substances and other chemicals. Ship incineration, special areas as well as the energy efficiency of ships will also be covered in this module.

First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Clean Air Act

EPA Regulations for Emissions From Vehicles and Engines

Engine Emission Reduction

EPA Evolution of Non-Road Diesel Engine Regulations

The US Regulators and Enforcement

This module discusses the history and the amendment of the Clean Air Act. You will study the EPA regulations for emissions from vehicles and engines as well as the major diesel engine emissions. The applicability, emission standards, and other provisions of the EPA evolution of non-road diesel engine regulations, as well as the US enforcements on emissions, will also be analyzed in this module.

Surveys and Inspections

Inspections and Ship Examination

Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report

Precautions and Issues With Low Sulfur Fuel

This module highlights the regulated standards of MARPOL Annex VI fuel on oil sulfur as well as the content, places, and time to file a fuel oil non-availability report. This module also outlines the IAPP certificate surveys, Annex VI requirement deficiencies, inspections of the EPA engine emission regulations and low sulfur fuel oil.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Prevention of Air Pollution by Ships - Final Assessment

Learn about regulations and methods aimed at preventing air pollution from ships and tankers in this free online course.

Diploma in Prevention of Air Pollution by Ships

Air pollution is any pollutant found in the atmosphere that can damage or harm any living creature or the environment in which they live. This diploma course explores the prevention of air pollution due to ships in the marine environment. The law of the sea, air pollutants, the protocols of the annexes put together to curb the pollution and the Clean Air Act are all covered in this course. Register for this course today!

Why is Occupational Health and Safety Important?

Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety

What is IDSE - Qualification and Examination

Blending IDSE with Prestigious CSP Certification

This module introduces you to the importance of Occupational Health and Safety in the workplaces. It also helps you familiarize with IDSE exam, which is an international diploma for OH&S professionals.

Fundamentals of International Diploma in Safety Engineering (IDSE) - Course Assessment

This course will introduce you to the IDSE exam and the importance of this diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Fundamentals of International Diploma in Safety Engineering (IDSE)

The International Diploma in Safety Engineering (IDSE) is a globally recognized diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. By getting this diploma, you can exponentially increase your prospects of career advancements and equip yourself with newer skills. Through this course, you will get introduced to the importance of OH&S & IDSE. The course will also familiarise you with the IDSE exam pattern and build the foundations for your preparation.

Agile Manufacturing

Benefits of Agile Manufacturing

Technology and Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Implementation and Supply Chain Configuration

Additive Manufacturing Process Flow

In this module, you will be introduced to key elements of Agile Manufacturing (AM) and the importance of AM as well as its advantages and disadvantages. You will learn about some core technologies in the manufacturing industry, the features of Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing), its Implementations, its Process Flow Chart, and a few pioneering examples of this technology.

Manufacturing and Industrial IoT

IIoT - Industry 4.0 Connects

Evolution of Supply Chain Management

Digital Supply Network

In this Module, you will be introduced to the Industrial Internet of Things. You will learn about its components, its platforms and the features of wearable technology. The trends in IIoT and the difference between Industrial IoT and consumer IoT will also be discussed. You will examine the Evolution of Supply Chain Management, Digital Supply Networks, their economic origins, as well as the features of Advanced and Smart Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Technologies - Course Assessment

Get ahead of the pack with new manufacturing technologies and practices provided by this free online course.

Manufacturing Technologies

This free online course teaches you how to use the tools that you need to excel in the manufacturing industry. We explain cutting-edge technologies that speed up the production of quality products to help you achieve your career goals as a manufacturer. The world has changed greatly since the Industrial Revolution and this course puts you ahead of the curve in time to profit from changes in technology and approach as they occur.

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