Introduction to manufacturing process
Definition
Scope and objective of manufacturing process
Strategy and Productivity

Overview of plant layout
Introduction and definition
Needs of selecting a suitable location
Factors influencing plant and facilities location
Classification of plan layout

Overview of material handling and management
Introduction and definition
Objectives and principles of material handling
Selection of material handling equipment
Material planning and control
Inventory control

Production planning and control
Introduction and objectives of production planning and control
Stages of production planning and control including planning stage (shop drawing by consultants), action phase (manufacturing process) and control phase (quality control)

Machining process and manufacturing tools
Introduction and definition
Fundamentals of machining process
Methods of machining process such as offsite or onsite production, offsite or onsite manufacturing and offsite or onsite fabrication
Manufacturing tools, machineries and plant
Advanced machining process and manufacturing tools

Quality control
Introduction and definition
Objectives of inspection, types of inspection and methods of inspection
Quality control (IBS Standard)
Objectives of quality control, types of quality control, steps in quality control and benefits of quality control. Including QA, QC and QMS in IBS manufacturing processes.

Implementation of manufacturing IBS components
Mechanised device in the manufacturing of an IBS component that can be commersialised in the construction industry.

Q1 : Types of IBS in Malaysia
A1 : There are six types of IBS in Malaysia, as the followings: 1. Blockwork system 2. Steel-framing system 3. Precast concrete system 4. Formwork system 5. Timber framing system 6. Other prefabricated construction components